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Penguins’ Center Problem Is Dubas’ Next Test

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason adding options, but adding options is not the same as solving the middle of the ice. That is where the roster still feels unsettled, even after a busy stretch that brought more wingers, defensive depth, goaltending insurance and younger players into the organization.

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3 Free Agency Fits for Anthony Mantha

Free agency day has come and gone, but there are still quite a few key players who haven’t signed with new teams yet, and one of the most interesting is Anthony Mantha.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Penguins’ McGroarty Squeeze Is Hard to Ignore

The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need to force Rutger McGroarty onto the NHL roster just because of his prospect status. That would be a mistake, especially for a team that has spent the past few seasons trying to get younger without completely tearing apart the veteran structure around Sidney Crosby.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Penguins’ Top 15 Prospects – 2026-27 Preseason Edition

With the offseason in full swing and the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in the rearview mirror, NHL organizations have welcomed new faces to their prospect pipeline, including the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Joel Blomqvist News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Penguins’ Blomqvist Contract Hints at Goalie Plan

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make a splash when they re-signed goaltender Joel Blomqvist on July 5. They did not name him their future starter or make the kind of commitment that immediately changes the depth chart or creates a direct path.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Penguins’ Blue Line Has a Left-Side Problem

The Pittsburgh Penguins have added defensemen this offseason, but they still may not have fixed the actual problem. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has clearly worked on the blue line by moving Parker Wotherspoon, adding Kaedan Korczak, signing Trevor van Riemsdyk and giving the group more NHL experience.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Penguins Sign Tomas Galvas To Entry-Level Contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up one of their selections from the 2026 NHL Draft. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have signed defenseman Tomas Galvas to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Penguins’ Trade Board Shows Dubas Needs Bigger Swing

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason making interesting moves, but there is still a difference between making interesting moves and making the move that changes the direction of the roster.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

3 Free Agents the Penguins Didn’t Need to Sign

Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some problems that needed to be addressed.

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.

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.

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.

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Flames sign Simon Nemec to five-year contract

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

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The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

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.

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.

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.

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

What should the Capitals expect out of Alex Ovechkin this season?

Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

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.

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

Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year deal

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1