Pittsburgh Penguins: 2017-2018 Season Expectations

Sidney Crosby
In order to be strong all year, the penguins are going to have to rely on the health of their captain, Sidney Crosby. Last year, Crosby played 75 games and had 89 points  (44-45-89).  His 44 goals were enough to send him home with the Rocket Richard trophy . As I have said before, Crosby is entering his 30’s and has shown no intent on slowing down.

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If Crosby plays more than half of the season on a line with both Jake Guentzel and Conor Sheary his assist total should rise. Given that both Guentzel and Sheary have found their homes on that first line, Crosby should be in for another 85+ point season.

When asked about a three-peat, Crosby replied “We’re going to training camp with that in mind, It’ll be a big challenge, but why not?”

Crosby has confidence in a young Penguins team. He also hopes they can reach the same achievement that they have seen the last two-years prior.