from Wes Crosby at NHL.com,

Pittsburgh expects to be better in 2015-16, but here are three questions the Penguins must answer for that to happen:

Where does Phil Kessel fit? The Penguins got the player they were looking for when they traded for Kessel. The thought of placing Kessel on the right side of Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin should have Penguins fans excited, but where he'll play is undecided.

Crosby had much success with forward Patric Hornqvist last season. Hornqvist benefited from Crosby's presence while enjoying arguably the best season of his NHL career (25 goals, 51 points in 64 games). In turn, Crosby benefited from Hornqvist's tendency to fight his way to the crease.

The Crosby-Hornqvist duo was the only true offensive threat Pittsburgh had during its short stay in the postseason, and there seems to be little reason to separate them. That is where the problem lies. If Crosby and Hornqvist are paired again, that makes it virtually impossible for Kessel to play with Crosby. Kessel and Hornqvist are pure right wings, meaning that one will play with Crosby, and the other with Malkin.

Crosby and Hornqvist have proven to be a successful pairing, but the idea of Kessel to Crosby's right could be more enticing. Whoever doesn't land with Crosby will find himself next to Malkin, so there's not much reason for him to complain.

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