The Pittsburgh Penguins Have a Litany of Questions to Answer This Summer
The Pittsburgh Penguins face significant decisions this offseason after being eliminated from the playoffs by the Philadelphia Flyers. With several aging veterans and expiring contracts, General Manager Kyle Dubas has many questions to address. The future of key players like Evgeni Malkin and the team's overall direction are major points of focus.
- ▪The Penguins have not won a playoff series since 2018.
- ▪Evgeni Malkin's return for his 21st season is uncertain as he is a key veteran player.
- ▪Nine players, including Malkin, will hit free agency this summer, with many being over 31 years old.
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