NHL Insider Names Five Potential Penguins Who Could Be On the Move at the Deadline

So far this year, the Pittsburgh Penguins have raised more than a few eyebrows with their impressive 6-2 start, especially after they were nearly universally picked by fans and analysts alike to come nowhere near close to getting into the playoffs.

Whether or not the Penguins' hot start is sustainable under new coach Dan Muse remains to be seen. Right now, there's no denying the fact that the postseason drought, which has gone 3 years now, is the longest in the careers of longtime franchise mainstays Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas was reportedly trying to find trade partners during the summer for players like Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust, but wans't able to do so, and all 3 players remain on the Penguins for now.

Per a report from NHL analyst David Pagnotta, those players along with Noel Acciari and Kevin Hayes could all potentially be on the move at the Trade Deadline in March if the Penguins are outside of the playoff picture.

The Penguins have won 6 of their opening 8 games of the year after beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 tonight in Sunrise.

Things appear to be clicking for the Penguins, especially after they weren't picked by many to get back into the postseason.

Can the Penguins keep up their momentum, or is their fast start just a mirage before they inevitably sink back to reality?