What will (and what could) the Penguins do with their newest first-round pick? Gretz hypothesizes that the team could draft two long-term pieces for the next generation or flip a pick for a more immediate asset. [PensBurgh]
Sidney Crosby’s status for Friday’s game against the New York Rangers remains uncertain, and his potential lack of availability has the Pittsburgh Penguins reevaluating their options at center if he’s forced to miss time. [Trib Live]
Kevin Acklin will be stepping away as president of business operations for the Penguins, saying he plans on remaining with the team through the end of this season.