Pittsburgh Penguins

SUNRISE, FL - OCTOBER 7: Jared McCann #90 of the Florida Panthers celebrates his goal with teammate Nick Bjugstad #27 against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the BB&T Center on October 7, 2017 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images)

Jim Rutherford just upgraded the Pittsburgh Penguins bottom-six

Pittsburgh Penguins: Teddy Blueger is having a career year

Marcus Pettersson has been terrific for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Previewing the Pittsburgh Penguins West Coast swing

WINNIPEG, MB - NOVEMBER 27: Bryan Little #18 of the Winnipeg Jets gets set for a second period face-off against Derick Brassard #19 of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell MTS Place on November 27, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins versus Winnipeg Jets could be a Stanley Cup preview

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 20: Casey DeSmith #1 talks with Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game against the Minnesota Wild at PPG Paints Arena on December 20, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins have a great problem between the pipes

OTTAWA, ON - DECEMBER 8: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins stickhandles the puck against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on December 8, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jake Guentzel is an elite even-strength scorer

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Pittsburgh Penguins sign Jake Guentzel to five-year extension

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02: Jake Muzzin #6 of the Los Angeles Kings reacts during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Staples Center on December 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Jake Muzzin is the puzzle piece the Penguins need

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Pittsburgh Penguins: Kris Letang is having the best season of his career

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 03: Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins defends the net against the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena on November 3, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Here’s a look at where the Pittsburgh Penguins sit through 30 games

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Dominik Simon #12 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Arizona Coyotes at PPG Paints Arena on November 10, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Pittsburgh Penguins: Dominik Simon has been an elite playmaker

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 18: Pittsburgh Penguins Center Riley Sheahan (15) in warmups prior to the regular season NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs on October 18, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins need more production out of Riley Sheahan

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 30: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson (42) watched by Boston Bruins left defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Anaheim Ducks on January 30, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Ducks defeated the Bruins 3-1. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Examining potential defensive upgrades

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Pittsburgh Penguins must look to the past for inspiration

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 sign general manager Jim Rutherford to extension

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) tends net during the third period. The Washington Capitals went on win 2-1 in the overtime period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 7, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Capitals won the series 4-2 and advance to the Eastern Conference Final. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Casey DeSmith is good news for Matt Murray

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Pittsburgh Penguins: Remembering the 2007 NHL Awards Show

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Pittsburgh Penguins: Ranking Kris Letang’s best performances

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 07: Pittsburgh Penguins Right Wing Daniel Sprong (41) forechecks during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on January 7, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Penguins defeated the Bruins 6-5 in overtime. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Top 10 Prospects 2018

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 04: Justin Schultz #4 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena on October 4, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Pittsburgh Penguins: Justin Schultz injury will test defensive depth

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) tends net during the third period. The Washington Capitals went on win 2-1 in the overtime period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 7, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Capitals won the series 4-2 and advance to the Eastern Conference Final. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Matt Murray is the Difference this Season

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 15: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a second period goal from the bench with teammate Derick Brassard #19 against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins preview: Sidney Crosby leads Stanley Cup favorites

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Penguins trade Conor Sheary and Matt Hunwick to Sabres

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 03: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) skates with the puck during the second period. The Pittsburgh Penguins won 3-1 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals on May 3, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins sign Bryan Rust to four-year extension

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 03: Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin (62) looks on during the second period. The Pittsburgh Penguins won 3-1 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals on May 3, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins rumors: Roster changes seem inevitable

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Pittsburgh Penguins pick up third straight win behind Evgeni Malkin’s hat trick

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Pittsburgh Penguins pick up two points over Flyers in Keystone State drubbing