After eight games, the Pittsburgh Penguins sit at 3-5 with just six points, placing them last in the Metropolitan Division. Yes, the season is still very early; however, in a loaded Eastern Conference, there is no room for error. Also, the Penguins are headed in the same direction as last season, and with a short championship window due to a loaded but aging roster, the Penguins cannot mess around.
All five of the Penguins’ losses have been sloppy, especially against bad teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues. It seems like the Penguins cannot go on a solid winning streak as they keep on trading wins and losses, which this team can simply not afford to do.