Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Bold Predictions for 2015-16

May 5, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center

(87) is hit by New York Rangers right wing

(36) during the second period of game three of the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. The Penguins defeated the Rangers 2-0 and now lead the series 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins once again look like the Pittsburgh Penguins that we all know and love. They aren’t priding themselves on signing penalty killers and grinders, they went after speed, skill, and potency.

With the addition of Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh is buzzing about what’s to come in 2015-16. Also, what will Sergei Plotnikov provide in his first season in the NHL? Only time will tell, but it’ll likely make for some very exciting hockey.

The Pens made yet another splash yesterday when they traded Brandon Sutter for Nick Bonino and then signed Eric Fehr via free agency, rounding out the forward depth for all four lines.

When you look at the current Pittsburgh Penguins roster, it’s easy to say that they might have the most dangerous top-six in hockey this season. Barring injury, this group could be capable of some very special things. They look to be one of the deepest, if not the deepest forward group in the league right now. Am I predicting that they’re poised to win a Stanley Cup? Let’s not crown them contenders just yet.

However, there’s the potential to do some things that we haven’t seen in Pittsburgh, or in hockey period for a long time. Of course, when none of these things come to fruition feel free to ridicule me, but I have a few pretty bold predictions for the 2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins.

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