We all know that the Pittsburgh Penguins are attempting to make it into the NHL Playoffs for a record 17th season in a row. We also know that it has been an up and down struggle for the Pens, so far this year. We can say for fact that, just making it into the dance, is not a forgone conclusion. Not yet anyway. And if the Pens do make it, are they just Early Round fodder, again? (like we have seen over the last 5 years)
That said, Past History tells us that, if you constantly “Go For The Cup” each year, by way of Present Day Trades for Future Draft Picks, while you may be somewhat competitive in the Present, you are actually, eventually, going to run the Draft Cupboard dry in the Future.