THW Pittsburgh Penguins Substack - Sep. 21, 2023
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In this edition, we look at possible surprises at Penguins training camp, like 2019 first round pick Samuel Poulin, and whether forward Bryan Rust can come back in 2023-24 from a relatively down season a year ago.
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3 Possible Surprises at Penguins Training Camp
September 20, 2023 by Sylvie McCarthy
It is probably safe to say that the Pittsburgh Penguins have had one of the most active offseasons in the NHL. It started with the hiring of Kyle Dubas as president of hockey operations and general manager and has not slowed down since then. The Penguins are getting ready to head into training camp on Thursday, and with several new faces competing for a roster spot, it should be interesting. Who will the standouts be and will there be any surprises?
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust Looks to Rebound in 2023-24
September 20, 2023 by George Majchrzak
When the curtain closed on the 2022-23 Pittsburgh Penguins, the team found itself in the unfamiliar position of sitting out the playoffs. Upon reflection, there were plenty of reasons why: inconsistent goaltending, mediocre special teams, and offense running dry during that crucial stretch run in March. Other than the steady Jake Guentzel and the reborn Jason Zucker, there wasn’t much to be happy about down the stretch.
One of those frustrated forwards was Bryan Rust, who, though playing on a line with Guentzel and Sidney Crosby, could only manage 20 goals on the year. Though it was a respectable tally, it was also the 31-year-old’s lowest output in four seasons. As he and his teammates look to return to the playoffs in 2023-24, so too will he look to rebound from last season.