Pittsburgh Penguins

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 23: General manager Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: 2019 NHL draft preview

Jim Rutherford’s offseason retool of the Penguins has begun

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Favorite memories of the Pittsburgh Penguins 2009 Stanley Cup run

DETROIT - JUNE 12: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins holds the Stanley Cup following the Penguins victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game Seven of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins History: Revisiting the 2009 Stanley Cup Final

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 15: Tristan Jarry #35 and Derick Brassard #19 of the Pittsburgh Penguins defend the goal against Logan Shaw #49 of the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL game at the Bell Centre on March 15, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Tristan Jarry should be a trade chip for the Pittsburgh Penguins

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 04: Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena on April 4, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: The case for keeping Phil Kessel

MONTREAL 1990's: Mario Lemieux #66 and Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Pittsburgh Penguins sit on the bench during the game against the Montreal Canadiens in the 1990's at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins history: Revisiting the 1996 Eastern Conference Finals

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 02: Sidney Crosby #87 and Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate after scoring a goal in the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on January 2, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins superlatives: Most overrated, underrated, best, and more

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New York Islanders in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on April 10, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. New York Islanders defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Dispelling the myths of Evgeni Malkin’s struggles

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 11: Nick Bjugstad #27 of the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing in his 400th NHL game, celebrates his second period goal against the Philadelphia Flyers with Evgeni Malkin #71 and Phil Kessel #81 on February 11, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

5 moves the Pittsburgh Penguins must make this offseason

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Patric Hornqvist #72 and Carl Hagelin #62 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate as teammate Conor Sheary #43 looks on after Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Penguins defeated the Predators 2-0. The Pittsburgh Penguins win the Stanley Cup Final series against the Nashville Predators 4-2. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

3 offseason objectives for the Pittsburgh Penguins

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 14: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New York Islanders in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on April 14, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Trading Evgeni Malkin would be a terrible idea for the Pittsburgh Penguins

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 28: (L-R) Coach Mike Sullivan and General Manager Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins answer questions in a press conference during Media Day for the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 28, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Thoughts from the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room clean-out day

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The Pittsburgh Penguins biggest offseason need is an identity

WINNIPEG, MB - NOVEMBER 27: (R-L) Bryan Rust #17, Jack Johnson #73, Juuso Riikola #50 and Olli Maatta #3 of the Pittsburgh Penguins stand on the bench during the singing of the National anthems prior to puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on November 27, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: A look at potential defensive changes

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 14: New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) scores a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the first period in Game 3 of the First Round in the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 14, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Barry Trotz officially has the Pittsburgh Penguins number

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Pittsburgh Penguins: Jack Johnson needs to be benched

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 25: Matt Murray #30 and Teddy Blueger #53 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins are hitting their stride at the right time

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 1: Nick Bjugstad #27 and Dominik Simon #12 of the Pittsburgh Penguins defend against the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game on March 1, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins appear to have found an above average third-line

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates with the Stanley Cup following Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins, held on June 11, 2017, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Remembering Evgeni Malkin’s best moments

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins attends the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Should Jim Rutherford Be Fired If The Pittsburgh Penguins Miss Playoffs?

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 02: Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) tracks the play on his left during the Pittsburgh Penguins versus the Montreal Canadiens game on March 02, 2019, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Matt Murray has found his rhythm

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 9: Erik Gudbranson #44 of the Vancouver Canucks skate with the puck during the team warm up prior to NHL action against the Calgary Flames on February, 9, 2019 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their marbles

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins attends the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have an identity crisis

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Pittsburgh Penguins: Revisiting High-Save Performances

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 08: Pittsburgh Penguins Center Matt Cullen (7) looks on during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Florida Panthers on January 8, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Matt Cullen is a shell of his former self

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 15: Pittsburgh Penguins Defenceman Jack Johnson (73), Pittsburgh Penguins Defenceman Marcus Pettersson (28) and Pittsburgh Penguins Defenceman Olli Maatta (3) anxiously waiting to get on the ice during the game between the Pittsburg Penguins and the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jim Rutherford still has some work to do