Among the questions clattering around in the back of my mind regarding the coming NHL season? How will the New York Rangers fare under Mike Sullivan? Which leads to a second question. Namely, will our Penguins finish ahead of the Blueshirts?
Of course, there are a ton of variables that come into play. The Pens’ outlook could be altered dramatically if POHO/GM Kyle Dubas trades one or more of three key veterans rumored to be on the block, Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell and/or Bryan Rust.
For the sake of making a prediction, we’ll go with what we got.