Maybe it will be Kyle Dubas, after all? Mathieu Darche? Eric Tulsky? Whoever is named the Penguins' new general manager (which could happen as soon as this week) will have their work cut out for them right away.
In most cases, the Penguins' current situation would warrant a period of transition in which they'd take an immediate step back in favor of the future. The continued brilliance of a top-five player of all time and another generational talent has -- rightfully -- forced the team to remain in win-now mode.