Paul Zeise: Penguins’ Strategy of Simultaneous Contention and Rebuilding is Counterproductive
Paul Zeise argues that the Pittsburgh Penguins are caught in a dilemma between trying to win immediately and rebuilding for the future. He criticizes their strategy of attempting to do both simultaneously, suggesting it has led to a prolonged period of mediocrity.
Zeise believes the Penguins should have committed to either winning with their established stars like Sidney Crosby or initiating a full rebuild earlier, rather than remaining stuck in between.
He points out that decisions such as acquiring aging players and maintaining high-cost contracts have hindered their ability to compete effectively.
Overall, Zeise contends that the Penguins’ current approach has delayed their path back to contention and suggests a more decisive strategy is necessary for their future success.
