What happened: Pittsburgh added talent via trades and free agency this offseason, pushing holdovers such as Jones, Hallander and Graves toward the roster's fringe. Jones broke an ankle in October, then drew a 20-game suspension for a performance-enhancing substance before season-ending shoulder surgery in April. Hallander opened last season on Sidney Crosby's line before a puck strike caused a blood clot that ended his year in November.

Why it matters: The Penguins dressed 40 different skaters last season, meaning real NHL and waiver stakes ride on each of these roster spots. Graves enters a fourth season in Pittsburgh coming off his worst year yet, with no coaching change in place to spark a return to the form he last showed with the Devils in 2022-23.

What to watch: Jones' surgery carries a 4-6 month recovery window that could keep him out of training camp. Waiver decisions on all three figure to follow camp cuts.