NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are between eras.

Avoiding the term “rebuild,” general manager Kyle Dubas wants to usher in a youth movement leading to sustained success after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs the past three seasons.

“At some point, we're going to have to make the call to go into this mode,” Dubas said.

At the same time, Pittsburgh is still led by centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin , and defenseman Kris Letang , each looking to win a fourth championship after lifting the Stanley Cup in 2009, 2016 and 2017 but last winning a postseason series in 2018. Entering their 20th season together, they are the longest-tenured trio of

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