Sportsnet had an interesting premise for naming a player on every Metropolitan Division team that needs to deliver this season. Here’s the entry for the Penguins:
Whether or not you believe the Penguins still have a Stanley Cup window, it’s clear the start of the Kyle Dubas era will focus on trying to set up for a couple more runs. Sidney Crosby has two years left on his contract, Evgeni Malkin three, and as those two age into their late-30s, some sort of end looms. On the back end, Kris Letang has five years remaining.