The Penguins are facing their most important offseason in franchise history, one that will add the finishing touches to the Sidney Crosby era, one way or the other.
While a couple of franchise legends, in addition to a pair of top-six wingers, are free to sign with any team they like upon the start of NHL free agency on July 13, the Penguins are in full control of Kasperi Kapanen's future with the team.
Kapanen, 25, is a restricted free agent after completing a 3-year contract that paid him $3.2 million per season.