CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Brian Boyle has been around this game long enough to understand that a professional tryout agreement comes with only one guarantee.
A chance.
There is no promise of a contract, let alone an NHL roster spot or significant playing time.
Just an opportunity to keep a career alive.
That's what the Penguins are giving Boyle, who is attending their training camp at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex on a PTO. What he gives them in return over the next few weeks will determine whether he's still around when the regular season begins Oct.