The 2010-2011 NHL Regular Season is only six days away and the Penguins’ roster is almost set for the home opener against Philadelphia on October 7th. With two more preseason games remaining and another round of roster cuts on the horizon, time is starting to run out for players hoping to make the big club.
There are still a couple of roster spots up for grabs and the competition for those spots seems to be fierce. A few of the players, who should be virtual locks to start the season with the Pens, may in fact be on their way out.
So what will the Penguins’ roster look like six days from now?
It seems that Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis will open the season as Crosby’s wingers. Both players have proved that they can complement Crosby well and it should be a very interesting line to watch as the season progresses. Remember, more playing time for Dupuis can only push his numbers higher than they’ve been over the last few seasons.
Mike Comrie is the most logical candidate to open the season as the team’s number two center with Jordan Staal sidelined until late November. Comrie has developed good chemistry with Evg ...
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