Penguins Race Against History; Real Truths on Rebuilding

Oct 23, 2026, 11:38 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Pittsburgh Hockey Now, by Vince Comunale,

It is hard to believe, but this is the 10th season since the Penguins’ last Stanley Cup championship. The way this season has unfolded so far, it might be the beginning of the end that Penguins fans have dreaded since that title. Going back to the Islanders and Oilers dynasties of the 1980s, every great run in the NHL eventually comes to an end. With the league now at 32 teams and a salary cap in place to promote parity, it is harder than ever to keep the core of a successful team together for the long term. The Penguins have done it better than most of their predecessors, but history suggests it might be a while before they are competing for championships again.

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