"Penguins Aim to Build on Modest Improvement: Despite a 98-point season that showed signs of progress, the Pittsburgh Penguins are still considered a mid-pack team in the NHL. As they head into the 2026-27 campaign, fans and analysts alike are wondering if the team has the talent and cohesion to make a deeper playoff run. With a roster that has undergone some changes over the summer, the Penguins will look to build on the momentum gained last season, but they'll face stiff competition from other teams in the Eastern Conference."

The expectations for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins are not as low as they were last season, but they aren’t particularly high either. Pittsburgh is coming off a 98 point season…