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multiple contracts are due to expire and a number of people might ask if it’s time for a rebuild." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "According to Beeston, rebuilding is not an option; they believe the Penguins have what it takes to win and compete for championships." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“Our goal is to compete for the Stanley Cup every year,” Beeston said. “We believe deeply in this core, and we are disappointed that our season isn’t continuing.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang all continuing to age, it’s safe for fans and pundits to ask if a rebuild would be the correct path." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Fenway Sports Group believes the core are not only capable players, but the extensions to Malkin and Letang last off-season confirmed their values to towards the team." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“The commitment that was made last summer, re-signing key players that were free agents that were part of this core,” Beeston said. “Sort of spoke to the commitment and where our focus is.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The search is on for a new group of faces in the Penguins’ front office, and the commitment is to win not only in the regular season, but to fight for the ultimate prize." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "FSG didn’t buy the Penguins to rebuild; they know the Penguins are a winning team and now it’s up to them to put the right people in charge to see another Stanley Cup come back to Pittsburgh." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ99OtN8twQ[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more!" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Fire Ron Hextall, Brian Bruke, Chris Pryor" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "What's Next for the Penguins After a Tumultuous Season?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguns' Tristan Jarry Says He Dealt With Injuries All Season" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "FSG Will Move Quickly with Penguins Management Changes" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Let One Last Third Period Lead Slip to End Season" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

FSG Has No Plans of a Rebuild With Penguins