When it comes to the Pens’ they have had plenty of hall of fame forwards and coaches to go along with 5 Stanley Cups in their 52-Year history. There have also been some great defensemen as well, but for today’s list, we are going over the GREATEST defensemen in Pittsburgh Penguins history. Honorable mentions go to Brooks Orpik ( 703 games played which is good for 2nd in all-time games played and 2009 Stanley Cup Winner) and Ulf Samuelsson (91′ and 92′ Cup Champ while playing a top 4 role)
5. Randy Carlyle (1978-84)
Before becoming known as Coach Carlyle, Randy was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1976 draft 30th overall in the 2nd round, Carlyle would only play one season with the Leafs before breaking out with the Penguins when he was traded in the 1978/79 season.