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Drive to the Net: Penguins can't be counting on this goaltending depth

This summer's already seen the Penguins find a new general manager, a new first-ballot Hall of Famer, and an almost entirely new supporting cast.

And somehow, it won't be enough on its face.

It won't be close to enough, actually, and for the simple reason that Kyle Dubas could've added Erik Karlsson, all those depth forwards, and then thrown in the peak versions of Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, and the current roster will still need to pinpoint Tristan Jarry as its most important, most pivotal player.

Not because of any cliche but, to be blunt, because there's no chance for this group, at this collective age, with this constitution, to climb into instant contention without a top-10 -- no, make that a top-five -- caliber of goaltending.