In the latest installment of their popular mailbag series, The New York Times delves into the Pittsburgh Penguins' season, raising questions about whether the team's top players - Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang - are holding the team back from reaching their full potential. With the Penguins struggling to find consistency in their performances, fans are left wondering if the weight of expectation is too much for the team's star players to bear. As the team navigates a challenging season, experts weigh in on whether the 'Big 3' are indeed the problem, or if there are other factors at play that are hindering the Penguins' success. Will a change in strategy or a shift in mindset be enough to get the Penguins back on track, or are they facing a more profound issue?

Penguins mailbag, Part 2: Are the ‘Big 3’ holding Pittsburgh back?  The New York Times