Last season: 34-36-12, missed playoffs.

COACH: Dan Muse (first-time NHL head coach), hired June 4 . Advertisement

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 7 at the New York Rangers.

DEPARTURES: Coach Mike Sullivan, G Alex Nedeljkovic.

ADDITIONS: Muse, F Anthony Mantha, D Caleb Jones, G Arturs Silovs.

GOALIES: Tristan Jarry (16-12-0-6, 3.12 GAA, 0.893) and Silovs (2-6-0-1, 3.13, 0.880).

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 300-1.

What to expect

The Penguins, once playoff fixtures, are in the midst of a methodical overhaul that has no end in sight. While longtime captain Sidney Crosby remains a force entering his 21st season, every other part of the franchise seems to be in flux. Fenway Sports Group appears to be interested in dumping the club after purchasing it earlier this decade. Muse is well-respected across

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