Penguins’ Young Guns Are Knocking On The Door

The Penguins are heading into opening night with a couple of young forwards making a serious push, and that is usually where the fun starts for a front office. In Pittsburgh, those roster battles always carry a little extra weight because every spot has to earn its keep, and the kids are forcing the conversation. There is always a gap between “expected” and “actually survives camp,” but this is the kind of development that can quietly change a season before it really gets rolling.