**Penguins intel dropping as the offseason roster picture takes shape.** • **PIT** — Andrei Kuzmenko projections for 2026-27 are out, offering a peek at where he fits in Pittsburgh's long-term plans • **PIT** — Kuzmenko's role and production expectations will be key indicators of the Penguins' rebuild vs. retool direction • **PIT** — Watch for how his projected numbers stack up against the cap decisions Pittsburgh still needs to make this offseason • **PIT** — If projections skew upward, Kuzmenko could be a cost-effective piece; downward, and he's a trade conversation waiting to happen **What to watch:** Whether Pittsburgh's front office leans into youth like Kuzmenko or makes a splash move to stay competitive now. The lineup's set. Drop in.