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Penguins boast unusually deep forward group this season
Original: Breaking down the Penguins' somewhat unprecedented forward depth https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7661648/2026/10/05/pen
The Pittsburgh Penguins are being examined for what analysts call a somewhat unprecedented level of forward depth heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. A new analysis breaks down how the roster's abundance of options at forward could shape line combinations, ice time and trade decisions as the team looks to stay competitive in a demanding Eastern Conference.
Why now: The NHL season is underway and the Penguins' unusually crowded forward lineup is prompting debate about how the ice time will be divided.
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- Breaking down the Penguins' somewhat unprecedented forward depth https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7661648/2026/10/05/penguins-forward-depth-breakdown/ # Sports # Hockey # Analysis · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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