Evander Kane, Zack Kassian, Darnell Nurse. Ryan Reaves, Jacob Trouba, Barclay Goodrow. Corey Perry, Pat Maroon, Zach Bogosian. Josh Manson.
Wanna take a stab at what these guys have in common?
If you said they’re all physical players, you’re correct. If you said they’re all playing in the Conference Finals, you get a gold star.
Yes, if you haven’t guessed by now, it’s time for my biannual (bimonthly?) rant about the Penguins’ lack of physicality.
Again, to make a distinction, it isn’t that our guys lack grit or courage.