This is not an attack on the Pens just an evaluation from the outside ..
Crosby, Malkin , are both still elite but for how much longer ?
Kessel , Guentzel are the only other forwards that are top 6 ----- Hornqvist is drifting in and out
Rust , Sheary , are solid 3rd liners ---- Hagelin is drifting in and out of the top 9 forwards
Sheahan , Kuhnhackl , Reaves are the same as all 4th line players they work hard but nothing offensively is expected.
Letang , Dumoulin , Schultz , Maatta , Cole , aren't an all star defence but have proven they are good enough to win
Hunwick ,Ruhwedel , are good enough to play as # 6 # 7
Murray , Jarry --- Maybe add an experienced backup
Does Pittsburgh make the playoffs with the team as it currently is Yes
Does Pittsburgh win 1 st round series Yes
Does Pittsburgh win 2nd round series Maybe
Winning a conference final is highly doubtful without upgrades being made
Do the Pittsburgh Penguins win the cup with the team as it currently is No