Soon after the Penguins got unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs by Montreal, their off-season list of priorities and areas to address was made clear, either publicly or analytically here:
-Revamp of the bottom of the depth chart on defense
-Better third line forwards
-Figuring out and correcting coaching tactical and philosophical mistakes
-Solving third line center role
-Goaltending
The NHL playoffs are still ongoing, but the league is going to have a very quick turnaround. The NHL entry draft, for instance, starts just three weeks from today on October 6th.