Penguins head into July 1 free agency with a depth-focused plan
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After a quiet draft, Pittsburgh enters July 1 free agency with a patient, depth-focused plan. Crosby, Rakell, and Rust form the forward core, with Malkin, Chinakhov, Kindel, and Novak in support; defense depth—especially on the left—needs reinforcement, and two young goalies are in the mix to push for NHL time. The team isn’t chasing big-name upgrades, instead weighing trades and free-agent depth moves as it aims to improve without sacrificing long-term flexibility.
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