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Penguins introduce edgy blue line fans have been waiting for

The Pittsburgh Penguins may not be that good in 2025-26, but they'll have some physical play on their blue line, courtesy of two newcomers.

Pittsburgh Penguins v Montreal Canadiens | Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImages

The Pittsburgh Penguins needed to add more edge to their team heading into 2025-26. When you're so top-heavy, and you don't have much talent to boast beyond your top six forwards, the only way you're winning this season is if you capitalize on the intimidation factor.

Well, guess what? Newcomers Matt Dumba and Connor Clifton came, saw, and laid the smackdown in tonight's preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens.