Penguins' Offseason Leaves Questions About Direction and Intent

Pittsburgh's front office has made some head-scratching decisions this offseason that have left observers wondering exactly what the long-term plan is. The trades and moves suggest a team caught between competing now and potentially retooling, a dangerous middle ground that rarely works in the NHL. With curious personnel decisions piling up, the Penguins face a critical season where results will either validate their approach or expose some serious front office missteps.