Penguins' Center Question Looms | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 2m

The Penguins’ offseason overhaul has added depth and youth, but the real puzzle remains: who’s going to anchor the middle? With Crosby still carrying the load and Malkin gone, the team’s center depth is shaky despite promising prospects like Novak, Lizotte, Lapierre, and Kindel. GM Kyle Dubas has smartly stocked the wings and defense, but no true center solution emerges. With cap flexibility, the pressure’s on Dubas to decide whether to gamble on a rental, risk a pricey veteran, or hope the current group clicks — because the ceiling of this team hinges on answering that central question…