What I’m hearing about Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster, training camp and more

The Pittsburgh Penguins are finalizing their forward lines ahead of the upcoming season opener against Philadelphia. Reports indicate the team's top-nine forward group is largely settled when healthy, featuring Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Tommy Novak among the top trios. Fourth-line spots are anchored by Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte, leaving right wing on the fourth line as the primary remaining vacancy.

Contenders for the remaining spot include Elmer Soderblom, Filip Hallander, Rutger McGroarty, and Hendrix Lapierre. Hallander has reportedly delivered a standout training camp performance, while Lapierre emerges as an option to fill in at center if Lizotte is not healthy in time for the season opener.