Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / July 7

2025 Penguins Development Camp wraps up

Camp ends with a 4v4 tournament The Pittsburgh Penguins wrapped up their annual summer prospect development camp with a 4v4 tournament between the three camp teams.

Connor Clifton News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Getting to Know New Pittsburgh Penguin: Connor Clifton

We are a little over two months away from the Pittsburgh Penguins playing their first preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens. General manager (GM) Kyle Dubas’ plans have been put into action as the team has entered a rebuild while also trying to stay as competitive as possible.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 5

Insider Teases Sidney Crosby Could Be Moved After Olympics

Could Sidney Crosby’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins be nearing its end? According to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos, the idea of Crosby finishing his career elsewhere is becoming more realistic.

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NHL News / House of Hockey / July 5

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Penguins 2025-26 Roster Projection 1.0: Post Draft & Free Agency

With the offseason in full swing, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in the midst of a rebuild, while also trying to stay competitive in the likely final seasons of their core three of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin.

Anthony Mantha News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Getting to Know New Pittsburgh Penguin: Anthony Mantha

It has been a busy offseason so far for Pittsburgh Penguins’ general manager Kyle Dubas. After drafting a solid pool of young talent at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, he quickly shifted focus to free agency, which opened up on July 1.

Kyle Dubas News / Pensburgh / July 5

San Jose with a Dubas-familiar name on the trade block?

Checking in on the Sharks Post-July 1, the Penguins forward group makes a lot of sense. It’s overstocked with bodies at the moment but that “problem” could be easily solved by moving a veteran like Bryan Rust and/or Rickard Rakell to clear some room and set themselves up for the future.

Dan Muse News / Pensburgh / July 5

Muse talks about assistants, roles of coaching staff

We know more about the details within the Pens’ coaching staff We got to hear more from head coach Dan Muse over an almost 10 minute media session where he talked shop about his coaching staff, how it came to be and who will fill the roles.

Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / July 4

NHL Insider Predicts Sidney Crosby Trade After 2026 Olympics

NHL insider Nick Kypreos believes Sidney Crosby’s time with the Pittsburgh Penguins may come to an end next season. The Penguins, who have missed the postseason for three consecutive seasons, should be headed toward a rebuild.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Examining The Penguins’ Road Back To Competitiveness

The Penguins have been identified as the one true seller in the NHL this summer and for good reason. They have an aging core that can no longer carry a team, depth that is underwhelming (to say the least), and have arguably been the easiest team to play against from a physical standpoint.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Penguins Have Had a Great Start to Free Agency

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins did not make many, if any, front-page worthy signings in the first two days of free agency. However, if you are a Penguins fan, this is a good thing.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Canucks Sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to 1-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth $775,000. Joseph was drafted in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Arizona Coyotes.

Anthony Mantha News / Field Level Media / July 2

Penguins sign F Anthony Mantha, two others

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the signings of forwards Anthony Mantha and Rafael Harvey-Pinard and defenseman Phil Kemp on Wednesday. Mantha's deal is for the 2025-26 season at $2.5 million.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Penguins Sign Rafael Harvey-Pinard To Two-Way Contract

The Penguins have signed free agent winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-way contract, the team confirmed in a press release. They also officially finalized previously reported contracts for Anthony Mantha and Philip Kemp.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Report: Penguins sign defenseman Phil Kemp to two-year contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Phil Kemp to a two-year contract, according to PuckPedia. The contract carries a $775,000 average annual value at the NHL level.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Penguins Acquire 2028 Third Round Pick From Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins are stocking up on draft picks as they will receive a 2028 third-rounder from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for starting goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic.

Philip Tomasino News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Philip Tomasino signs one-year contract with Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday the signing of forward Philip Tomasino on a one-year, $1.75 million contract that will keep him with the club through the 2025-26 season.

Connor Dewar News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Penguins sign Connor Dewar to one-year contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Connor Dewar to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and The Athletic’s Josh Yohe reported the deal.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / July 1

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas' Recent Comments Spark Trade Rumours For Evgeni Malkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins are approaching the final year of Evgeni Malkin's deal, and recent comments from Kyle Dubas suggest they may trade the star veteran.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Penguins hire Mike Stothers as assistant coach

Coaching veteran Mike Stothers is joining Dan Muse’s coaching staff with the Penguins, the team announced Monday. After ending a playing career that included brief NHL stops with the Flyers and Maple Leafs in the 1980s, Stothers transitioned into coaching as an assistant with the AHL’s Hershey Bears in 1991.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Blade of Steel / June 28

Blockbuster Trade Reportedly Brewing Between Penguins and Western Conference Team, per Elliotte Friedman

The Pittsburgh Penguins are ready to move on from some veterans, and now the Los Angeles Kings are circling both Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell. The NHL off-season is only just beginning, and after round one of the 2025 NHL Draft, it's safe to say that it's shaping up to be a chaotic one with so, so many changes around the league expected.

Kyle Dubas News / Yardbarker / June 28