"Penguins' Playoff Miss: Navigating the Treacherous Path Ahead"

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, prompting management changes and raising questions about the team's offseason plans. President of hockey operations Kyle Dubas faces the challenge of retooling the team while maintaining an aging core of players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. The team's underwhelming performance, particularly in the power play and goaltending, has led to speculation about potential roster changes and the need for improvements in the upcoming offseason.