Penguins’ Playoff Push Faces Key Questions | Pittsburgh Penguins News

The Penguins’ quiet offseason leaves big questions ahead of the 2026-27 season—no blockbuster deals, but key moves like trading Parker Wotherspoon for Kaeden Korczak and bringing in Nicholas Robertson. Last year’s playoff run, powered by Erik Karlsson, Yegor Chinakhov, and breakout stars like Anthony Mantha and 18-year-old Benjamin Kindel, was a surprise—but with Mantha gone and goaltending shaky (Stuart Skinner faltered, Arturs Silovs stepped up), the team’s depth and netminding remain major concerns. With Crosby and Malkin still leading, can they build on last year’s wild card magic—or take a step back?

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