No matter how you slice it, the Penguins’ offseason losses are not small.
Whether it’s a fan favorite such as Marc-Andre Fleury, a four-time Stanley Cup winner in Chris Kunitz, two-way center Nick Bonino or a pair of veteran defensemen in Trevor Daley and Ron Hainsey, their losses will be felt.
Now, this.
And it’s debatable which will have the greater impact.
Penguins assistant Rick Tocchet is (likely) headed to Arizona to become the head coach of the Coyotes, and he’ll leave behind a sizable void. It’s one the Penguins will undoubtedly address in serious fashion.