Why Sticking to Veterans Could Spell Disaster for the Penguins’ Future

For example, what is the sense in Ryan Shea, Ryan Graves, or Caleb Jones – none of whom figure to be part of the bigger picture going forward or have put together remarkable camps – making the roster over Pickering or Brunicke, both of whom do figure to be part of the big picture and have shown a degree of readiness high enough to have earned a spot? 

Observations from Thursday’s Penguins Practice
The Pittsburgh Penguins practiced on Thursday, and the players were split into two groups. The first one consisted of many players who are expected to be in the AHL this year, while the second was the main NHL group. 

What about the fact that Broz, Hayes, and Kindel have all worked their rears off – and have the results to prove it – to earn a spot on the roster, while veterans like Blake Lizotte, Tommy Novak, and Noel Acciari have not replicated the same energy or output? 

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