Brunicke’s Bumpy Year May Be The Best Thing For Him

Harrison Brunicke’s season did not go according to script, and that is exactly why it matters. The Penguins prospect had to deal with the kind of turbulence that can expose a young player’s habits, confidence, and patience all at once. Pittsburgh has seen enough development arcs to know the messier ones can teach the most, and Brunicke may be walking out of it with a sturdier foundation than if everything had come easy.