The Pittsburgh Penguins face scrutiny regarding their roster depth, with only Sidney Crosby making the NHL Network's list of top players, reflecting a significant decline in their overall talent level. Crosby, now 37, is expected to step up his goal-scoring, especially with the absence of Jake Guentzel, as the team aims for a playoff push. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken's goaltending duo of Philipp Grubauer and Joey Daccord prepares for another season, with Grubauer improving statistically despite past criticisms. The Philadelphia Flyers are banking on Sam Ersson to stabilize their goaltending after a tumultuous last season, especially following the departure of Carter Hart. The Penguins have bolstered their goaltending depth with Alex Nedeljkovic and Tristan Jarry, although both had lackluster performances last season, prompting the potential emergence of prospects like Joel Blomqvist. This transition period for the Penguins is marked by an aging core and the need for younger talent to step up.