Do the Penguins Lack a Clear Direction?
You’ve likely heard the old saying, “Your right hand doesn’t know what your left hand is doing.”
Or…“No one can serve two masters.” Both based in the Bible.
But wait. How about three masters? In the case of our Penguins, Fenway Sports Group, POHO/GM Kyle Dubas and our “Core Four.” Each with a different agenda.
While acknowledging the team is in transition in a recent interview, FSG Chairman Tom Werner boldly stated, “We came here to win another Stanley Cup. That’s what it’s all about.”
A lofty goal, for sure. Whether it’s a realistic one at this stage is a whole other matter.
Franchise icons Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang don’t seem to harbor any such illusions (delusions?), but they want the team to remain competitive as they skate off into the sunset of a glorious black-and-gold run. In fact, Sid was given assurances to that effect when he signed his extension.
And Dubas? He’s kind of the monkey in the middle, if you’ll pardon the expression.
Actually, I think he has the clearest vision of who we are and where he wants to take us.
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