THe pens are owned by one of the biggest Clintonites in the country, and tgey realize they must stay apolitical... if Dan were alive the Steelers wouldn't have been so faux pausish with their moves either... its a delicate tightrope staying out of it all...
The Pens are staying traditional, respecting the invite. Championship teams have always been invited. Nothing wrong at all.
That's all the story needs to say.
Nothing political behind the motive as a few of the whiny fans on social media were making it out to be.