Penguins training camp: How the roster shapes up from the beginning

Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTraining camp opens on Friday, so based on the list of players invited let’s set the stage for how it looks going into the beginning of practices and preseason games.

(* indicates AHL contract only)

FORWARDS

PROBABLY ON GOOD SIDE OF THE BUBBLE (2) — Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger

DETAIL: While a trade, if necessary to open up salary cap space, it could change the outlook of things, otherwise the situation is pretty much settled. Even Aston-Reese and Blueger are likely pretty secure safe, but their salary is fully bury-able in the minors if necessary.

And 13 locks and no spots up for grabs isn’t as fun, is it? Besides, how on lock can a fourth…