Penguins Need Youth on the Blue Line - And a Vegas Lesson

Pittsburgh’s blue line is getting the kind of hard look that usually happens when a veteran group starts looking a little too familiar. The Penguins need young legs back there, and the comparison to the Golden Knights hints at a model that blends speed, depth, and a little less nostalgia. Front offices do not love admitting they need a reset, but they notice when a contender keeps cycling fresh defensemen into meaningful roles.