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Five Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins season

It's showtime, as the Penguins kick off their 2026-27 campaign where their playoff series came to an end in Philadelphia against the Flyers. With a new

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5 bold season predictions that will leave Penguins' fans blood boiling

With the regular season about to kick off for the Pittsburgh Penguins, there is a gloom in the air. Yes, the club shocked everyone by making the playoffs last season, but after an offseason of turnover, there doesn't seem to be much hope going into the year.

Blake Lizotte News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Penguins Activate Blake Lizotte From IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins are already receiving relief from the tension caused by a loaded injured reserve to start the season. Center Blake Lizotte has been activated off of IR, setting him up to play in Pittsburgh’s season opener on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / September 30

Penguins vs. Flyers preview: Battle of Pennsylvania opens 2026-27 season

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers open the 2026-27 season Wednesday night in a rematch of last spring’s Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, which Philadelphia won in six games.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sets NHL record for longest tenure as captain

Sidney Crosby has set another NHL record. The future Hockey Hall of Famer is entering his 20th season as the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and is now the longest-tenured captain in NHL history.

Tristan Jarry News / Pens Labyrinth / September 30

It only took one game for ex-Penguins goalie to make the Oilers regret everything

It hasn't even been a full calendar year since the Pittsburgh Penguins fleeced the Edmonton Oilers in the Tristan Jarry trade. He was dealt to the Canadian team on December 12 of last season, and many thought he could rebound on a new team.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 29

7 Penguins stars who could be traded before the deadline if the season falls apart

Hopes might be high going into the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but many should be careful of high expectations. Their core group of franchise icons have gotten a year older, and the club saw a ton of turnover throughout their lineup since last season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 29

Penguins’ Kyle Dubas drops Sidney Crosby contract update ahead of 2026-27 season

Sidney Crosby has been the face of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise for many years. Crosby is about to enter his 22nd season with Pittsburgh, and the final year of his contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 29

Kyle Dubas' unfiltered Evgeni Malkin comment puts his future in doubt

With the Pittsburgh Penguins season set to begin, their general manager Kyle Dubas held a press conference to address the state of the team. He believes this club has the makings to push for playoff contention once again, but he wasn't super optimistic.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

How many points will Sidney Crosby get in 2026-27?

The NHL season is set to get underway tomorrow, and there are plenty of major storylines for fans to sink their teeth into throughout the league. One of the most historically relevant ones is just how high Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby can climb on the NHL’s all-time point leader list.

Matt Nieto News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Matt Nieto announces retirement from NHL after 12 seasons

A gritty veteran is moving on from his playing days. Longtime forward Matt Nieto announced via Instagram on Monday that he is retiring from the NHL. Nieto, 33, most recently played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2024-25 season, in which he had a goal and two assists for three points in 32 games.