The Penguins are talking about a shift to a more defensive game but do the numbers support long-term success?
For all the justified hand wringing due to the Penguins 0-3 start, brutal power play, and impotent offense, maybe Mike Johnston should get some credit for the team's 7-1 record since those three losses to start the season.
The Penguins were expected to start the season as an offensive juggernaut, that hasn't happened to date.
Instead, we're witnessing a Penguins team going all-in with their defensive game.
If you think about it, Johnston might have felt he had no choice as he stared at the lineup on defense that had more questions than answers.