Signs of hope for '78

As 1977 came to a close, the Penguins began to see some signs of hope flickering on the horizon. Their front-line defense corps was getting healthy, some of the younger charges who had filled in for them were improving, and the club had withstood a recent six-game stretch against some of the NHL’s top teams. This New Year’s Eve article offers a glimpse into the cautiously optimistic vibe surrounding the team as 1978 was set to dawn.