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Penguins’ 5 Prospects Who Could Climb in 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool has more recognizable names than it did a few years ago, but the next step is not only about the top of the system.

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Penguins Miss on Jason Robertson, Puts Dubas’ Pivot in Focus

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ clearest big-swing target is staying put for now. Jason Robertson’s new one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Dallas Stars does not rule out the possibility that he could move, but it does change the immediate conversation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 22

Penguins' interest in Wright could reveal their plan after Crosby

Penguins' interest in Shane Wright could reveal their plan after Sidney Crosby

Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have controlled the top two center positions for the Penguins for nearly two decades.

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22

Penguins Could Lean Heavily On Unproven Talent Next Season

As it stands today, the Pittsburgh Penguins have effectively shut the door on many of their young forwards making an impact next season but have left their defense and net wide open.

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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

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Penguins’ 5 Biggest Roster Battles Entering Camp

The Pittsburgh Penguins have more options than they did a few months ago. Training camp has to turn those options into roles. That is where the next phase of the offseason becomes important.

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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 21

Penguins’ Prospect Reset Shows Dubas’ Plan Taking Shape

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool is not fixed yet. That would be too generous, especially for an organization that spent years chasing Stanley Cups while trading picks, moving young players, and thinning out the pipeline behind the NHL roster.

Shane Wright News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Penguins’ Wright Interest Shows Center Search Is Alive

The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t need to make a panic trade for Shane Wright. But they do need to keep looking for younger answers down the middle. That is the important takeaway from Pittsburgh’s reported interest in the Seattle Kraken center.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Penguins’ 5 Reasons for Optimism Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins still have plenty of questions entering the 2026-27 season, but the picture is not all negative. This is not a finished roster, and it would be a mistake to pretend every offseason move has pushed Pittsburgh back into the top tier of the Metropolitan Division.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Penguins’ ECHL Switch Is More Than Business

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ move from the Wheeling Nailers to the Florida Everblades could be viewed as a minor-league business decision. That would be the easiest way to explain it.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / EasySportz / July 19

Is Kyle Dubas Running Out of Time?

Sidney Crosby is in his last year of his current contract and potentially career. Is Kyle Dubas doing enough to give him a legitimate run at a Stanely Cup?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Penguins’ 5 Breakout Candidates Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need one miracle breakout to change the direction of their 2026-27 season. They need several internal players to take real steps at the same time.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Penguins’ 5 Toughest Stretches on 2026-27 Schedule

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2026-27 schedule does not just show when they play. It shows when the season could start to tilt. Every team has rough travel pockets, rivalry games and back-to-backs, but Pittsburgh’s schedule feels especially important because of where the roster sits.

Kyle Dubas News / NHLFanCentral / July 18

GM Kyle Dubas On Why Penguins Selected Will Horcoff in First Round: 'He Can Score'

As Michigan forward Will Horcoff showed glimpses of his scoring surge, it was enough to attract the Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Kyle Dubas’ attention. Following Horcoff’s 25 goals across 40 games during the 2025-26 NCAA season, the Penguins drafted him as the first-round overall 24th pick in the 2025 NHL draft.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Penguins’ 5 Players With Most to Prove Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins have more options than they had a few months ago. That should create competition, but it also creates pressure. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has spent the offseason reshaping the edges of the roster without fully tearing down the core.

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Anthony Mantha News / EasySportz / July 17

Mantha Minute Is Finally Over

Anthony Mantha Signs a 2-year deal Worth $9.5M ($4.75M) with the New Jersey Devils In the most Seinfeld voice ever: “The Devilllls.” The New Jersey Devils make a splash by signing Anthony Mantha, who was widely viewed as the coveted unrestricted free agent (UFA) of this year’s class.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Penguins’ 5 Can’t-Miss Games on 2026-27 Schedule

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2026-27 schedule is more than a list of dates. It is the first real outline of what this season might become. That matters for a team in Pittsburgh’s position.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Penguins Announce ECHL Affiliation Changes

After 29 years of partnership, the Pittsburgh Penguins are making a change at the ECHL level. In a statement shared this afternoon from general manager Kyle Dubas, the club announced that the Wheeling Nailers will no longer be an affiliate, due to what Dubas called “very unique circumstances”.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Penguins’ 3 Biggest Goalie Questions Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending situation might be exciting, but that does not make it safe. If anything, it might be the clearest example of where Pittsburgh’s youth movement could either raise the team’s ceiling or make the 2026-27 season much harder than expected.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Penguins’ 3 Trade Candidates Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to trade a veteran just because the roster is changing. That would be too simple, and it would ignore the fact that Sidney Crosby is still good enough to make short-term competitiveness matter.

Anthony Mantha News / Yardbarker / July 16

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.

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The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Penguins Hire Brandon Pridham As Hockey Operations Consultant

Senior hockey executive Brandon Pridham was not out of work for long. After leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs in May, he is now set to join the Pittsburgh Penguins as a hockey operations consultant, per Sportsnet’s Eliotte Friedman.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Penguins Have Two Big-Name Targets — But One Deal Looks Much Closer

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been connected to two high-profile forwards this offseason, but based on the latest reporting, one deal appears significantly further along than the other.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Penguins sign Tomas Galvas to entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up the second of their two 2026 second-round draft picks. On Thursday, the team announced that they have signed defenseman Tomas Galvas to his three-year, entry-level 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

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