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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8
Penguins’ Wingers Could Be Ideal Trade Targets for Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have had a pretty successful offseason thus far, though if there is one area they would still like to address and upgrade, it would be the top six, specifically a top-six winger.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
The Penguins Need To Find Their Next Superstar
It’s been decades since the Pittsburgh Penguins’ fanbase wondered who their next superstar would be, as they’ve been spoiled for 40 years by the likes of Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Sidney Crosby, and Evgeni Malkin.
Ville Koivunen News / The Hockey Writers / July 8
Penguins Need a Real Plan for Ville Koivunen
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to give up on Ville Koivunen. That would be too easy, too reactionary and probably too soon. But they do have to make a decision on him.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
Elias Pettersson News / Trade Talk Sports / July 7
Is Elias Pettersson Holding Up a Trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Vancouver Canucks would love to rid themselves of Elias Pettersson and his $11.6 million average annual salary, but that’s been far easier said than done.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 6
Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play
In blending a desire to win and sustain success for the future, the Pittsburgh Penguins made sure to retain one of their surprising key contributors from the 2025-26 season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Penguins Make Crucial Chinakhov, Šilovs Decisions
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not only filling out a roster. They are starting to tell everyone which pieces they believe can matter beyond next season. That is what makes the new contracts for Egor Chinakhov and Artūrs Šilovs more interesting than a standard restricted free agent update.
Arturs Silovs News / Field Level Media / July 5
Penguins sign F Egor Chinakhov, G Arturs Silovs
Forward Egor Chinakhov signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract to remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Chinakhov, who was a restricted free agent, will earn an average annual salary of $6.25 million.
Yegor Chinakhov News / Daily Faceoff / July 5
Penguins sign Chinakhov, three others to contracts
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Sunday they avoided arbitration with four players and signed them to new contracts, including forward Yegor Chinakhov.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Penguins Sign Egor Chinakhov, Three Other RFAs
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a quartet of restricted free agent signings after the deadline to file for salary arbitration passed at 5 P.M. ET. The list notably includes winger Egor Chinakhov who signed a three-year, $18.75MM contract.
Hendrix Lapierre News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3
Penguins Sign Hendrix Lapierre To Two-Year Deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year, $2.6MM contract. Pittsburgh acquired the young forward from the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.
Hendrix Lapierre News / Daily Faceoff / July 3
Penguins sign Hendrix Lapierre to two-year contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed center Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract with a $1.3 million cap hit. Lapierre was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his one-year, $850,000 contract.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market
Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.
Anthony Mantha News / Daily Faceoff / July 3
Anthony Mantha may need to prove himself yet again
It didn’t take long for a good chunk of the NHL’s 2026 class of free agents to get snapped up, as teams acted quickly to make sure they got “their guys” before anyone else could.
Kaedan Korczak News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
Penguins Bet on Kaedan Korczak’s Upside
The Pittsburgh Penguins did not just trade one defenseman for another. They made the kind of move that feels small at first, then starts to say more the longer it sits.
Anthony Mantha News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Buyer Beware When It Comes To Anthony Mantha
Forward Anthony Mantha has all the tools to be an NHL star. He has size, can skate, and has good hands and vision. But for much of his career, he has been maligned for never playing with a ton of heart and for disappearing when games matter most.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 1
Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to 2-Year Deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced they have signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year contract. The deal is worth $4 million per season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival
To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract
A young scorer has signed his first NHL contract. On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Atley Calvert to a two-year, entry-level contract.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?
In perhaps the most intriguing of several key moves by the Penguins in the early days of free agency, Pittsburgh traded for forward Nick Robertson.
Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1
Darnell Nurse to Pittsburgh Hinges on Taking Back Penguins Defenseman
The Edmonton Oilers have had a hard time trading Darnell Nurse, and if they really are insistent on doing so, then GM Stan Bowman may need to bend on some of his current stances.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29
Oilers Linked to Penguins’ Three-Time 30-Goal Winger
The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins are no strangers to making trades, and that appears to potentially be the case again—only this time it isn’t revolving around Darnell Nurse.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / June 27
Penguins reunite Ruck twins in Day 2 of NHL draft
The Pittsburgh Penguins made the biggest family play of Day 2 at the 2026 NHL Draft, completing the Ruck twin set Saturday in Buffalo. After selecting Liam Ruck with the No.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club
Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / June 23
Hoffmann family's Penguins purchase unanimously approved by NHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to begin a new ownership chapter after the NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the franchise's sale to the Hoffmann Family of Companies on Tuesday.
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