After the Pittsburgh Penguins failed to put a dent into the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third year in-a-row, needless to say, they have a lot of work to do.
From top to bottom the entire Pens organization failed, yes, failed. Ray Shero, (signing Michalek and Martin), Bylsma, (not adjusting to playoff hockey), Crosby and Malkin, (not showing up when it counted), and Fleury and the defense (not showing up at all).
No one is safe from criticism and since this season is over earlier than expected there are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Here are four that I would like to be addressed.
1. Why does Ray Shero have faith in Dan Bylsma?