Five random thoughts as the Penguins begin training camp

TRENDINGDungy among 22 cut from HOF committeeNCAA: Replay protocols failed W. MichiganNFL news updatesMLB playoff pictureFantasy rankingsStory byStory byFive random thoughts as the Penguins begin training campPITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 24: Ville Koivunen #41 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action during the game against the Colorado Avalanche at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 24, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty ImagesAdam GretzThu, September 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesTop storylines to track at Penguins 2026 training campThe Penguins kick off training camp tomorrow, and it’s pretty wild how they have many of the same questions as last year – albeit in slightly different circumstances. Let’s see how much the more things have changed that they’ve also remained the same. How does the defense sort out? 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