For the fanbase of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the agonizing feeling of knowing how close your club has come to hoisting the Stanley Cup for the fourth time but watching it slip away postseason after postseason is absolutely frustrating to say the least. It was even more an annoyance because seemingly nothing was done to fix the problem until this summer.
The hiring of general manager Jim Rutherford has breathed new life into this organization, and with it comes a new look on both sides of the puck.
A reinforced offense and a young, promising blue line have Pens fans expecting more than another dominating regular season. They want another banner raised into the rafters of Consol Energy Center, and I'm not talking about a "Metropolitan Division Champions" banner either.
Now their fourth league title won’t come with just a new look. Jobs must be fought for and won starting in training camp. From there, everything will fall into place as long as the right guys are where they should be.
So, pay attention during training camp and the preseason because the Stanley Cup will be either won or lost here.
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