Pittsburgh Penguins likely headed down same path Sharks had to travel

The Pittsburgh Penguins might not be headed for a near-complete roster teardown like the one the San Jose Sharks endured over the last two or three seasons. But the Penguins appear to be experiencing the same stages of decline that the Sharks – and their fans – have gone through in recent years.

A proud franchise used to being a consistent playoff and Stanley Cup contender is steadily losing more games than it wins. Despite its star power, the roster is aging with a handful of bloated contracts on the books.