The depth of competition was apparent when the Penguins opened training camp Sept. 18. That long day at the rink consisted of practices for three different groups of players, each filled with established NHLers, roster hopefuls and rising prospects.

Realistically, at least three dozen looked like viable candidates to make the team.

Asked at the conclusion of that marathon first day about the numbers in camp, new Penguins head coach Dan Muse promised that his coaching staff would attempt “to do our best to give everybody an opportunity to, at minimum, earn an impression.”

As it turns out, that wasn’t just lip service.

One week out from the season opener, the Penguins still have 43 active players on their camp roster. That includes Robby Fabbri, who is attending camp on a tryout basis, a

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