The Penguins placed sixth in their division and did not qualify for the playoffs .
The 1983 -- 84 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the club 's 17th season of operation in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed sixth in Pittsburgh Penguins ' division and did not qualify for the playoffs .
The 1983 -- 84 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the club 's 17th season of operation in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .