
For the Pittsburgh Penguins to get from here to there, that great unknown that lies beyond the careers and reliance upon their Hall of Fame core, was to be an exercise in patience and sound judgment. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has, or had, a plan, but the best-laid plans are not immune to changing circumstances, especially when circumstances change for the better. The salary cap spike just might allow Dubas to accelerate his plans or upgrade them entirely. Enter the flood of cash every team will receive this summer, as the NHL salary cap is going to rise faster