It was Tom Hanks in his signature role as Forrest Gump who famously uttered, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re gonna’ get.”
And so it is with our Pittsburgh Penguins, vintage 2025-26.
Honestly, I haven’t a clue as to how we’re going to perform this season. I thought for a time we might be sneaky good, perhaps even laying claim to a wild-card spot thanks to our forward depth.
However, now that the season-opening roster has been set? I’m not feeling as confident. In fact, I find myself trending toward the dark side when it comes to our place in the standings.