The Pittsburgh Penguins should see a lot of change within their lineup this upcoming season.

Change within an organization is inevitable and every season there is bound to be adjustments to rosters; the Pittsburgh Penguins will likely see more turnover than normal in the next few months.

After missing the postseason for the first time since 2006 and a new management group on the way, the Penguins hoping to build a stronger roster that can make them Stanley Cup contenders.

With all of that change on the horizon, what names are likely not coming back to Pittsburgh in 2023-24?

Whether it’s the walk to free agency or a much needed trade, there are multiple players who will find new teams this summer.

Rentals

Nick Bonino, Dmitry Kulikov

These two are pretty easy to see walking come free agency; for Dmitry Kulikov, he was only ever going to be a rental in Pittsburgh.

The Penguins needed Brock McGinn off of the books, and eating contract on a defenseman for a handful of games is an easy deal.

Nick Bonino’s departure, on the other hand, is a bit more unfortunate; his reunion with the team that he won a pair of Cups with ended after just three games.

A lacerated kidney got in the way of Bonino being a possible steady hand in the Penguins bottom six, but going forward he just doesn’t fit the bill.

The Penguins need to get younger and faster and Bonino just isn’t those things anymore.

Brian Dumoulin

Even before the start of the 2022-23 season, it seemed like everyone knew it was going to be Brian Dumoulin’s last run with the Penguins.

With an expiring contract and the Penguins in need of a revamp on defense, Dumoulin’s departure will open up a position and the cap space.

Dumoulin has seemed like the most obvious subtraction from the lineup from the moment this offseason started.

Soon enough, things will become more clear, but the Penguins have options both in-house and externally to find a replacement.

Tristan Jarry

The arguments could be made repeatedly why the Penguins should look to retain Tristan Jarry, but with each passing day, new goalie options appear.

If the Penguins wish to move on from Jarry, there should be a fair amount of replacements who have longer track records of success.

Connor Hellebuyck and John Gibson could be trade options, and Frederik Andersen is an upcoming free agent and primed for a great run in the playoffs.

It’s unfortunate for Jarry, but his injuries got in the way far too often, and the Penguins can’t afford having him let them down for the fourth season in a row.

Mikael Granlund

One way or another, the Penguins can’t have Mikael Granlund on their roster in 2023-24.

Any and all options need to be on the table for the new front office; a trade for next to nothing in return, retaining salary, strapping the first round pick to him, buyout, whatever it may be.

Granlund played 21 games with the Penguins and only recorded five points; a garbage time goal and four assists.

Pretty cut and dry, the Penguins need to find a way out of Granlund and his $5 million contract.

There are likely other changes coming to the roster, but these are the name most likely not returning when training camp opens on a new season.

The surviving Penguins believe they can get back to where they want to be and the proper roster changes should push them in the right direction.

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