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Sidney Crosby Joining Team Canada at World Hockey Championships

Sidney Crosby Joining Team Canada at World Hockey Championships

Despite a lengthy NHL regular season, the Winter Olympics, and a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sidney Crosby still couldn’t pass up another opportunity to represent his country.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12
Crosby Added to Team Canada for World Championships

Crosby Added to Team Canada for World Championships

Sidney Crosby will be joining Team Canada at the Men’s World Championships, as per an announcement by Hockey Canada on Tuesday afternoon. The veteran has been added to the team, while news that Mathew Barzal will miss the tournament as a precaution due to a minor, pre-existing injury is also confirmed.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Penguins’ Dubas on Malkin: ‘We would love to have him back’

Penguins’ Dubas on Malkin: ‘We would love to have him back’

The Pittsburgh Penguins just saw their big three of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang set a record by playing their 20th season as a trio, helping to lead the club to a surprising bid in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the process.

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 / May 12
Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Malkin's future will be one of the major offseason storylines in Pittsburgh.

How Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision
The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Penguins 2025-26 Player Grades: Expectations Exceeded By Many

Penguins 2025-26 Player Grades: Expectations Exceeded By Many

At the beginning of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, many believed that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be waiting to see if the ping pong balls would bounce their way at the NHL Draft Lottery.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Penguins Already Making Smart Decisions For Next Season

Penguins Already Making Smart Decisions For Next Season

The Penguins made the playoffs this season for the first time since 2022, and although they were eliminated in the first round by the Philadelphia Flyers, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future, especially since president and general manager Kyle Dubas has not wasted any time this offseason.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
How Lightning's Guentzel may impact Penguins' Malkin decision

How Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision

Malkin is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he will turn 40 years old at the end of July. 

Can the Lightning remain competitive for much longer?
Long-term contract for Connor Bedard key for Blackhawks future
Theorizing a draft day trade for the Sharks
Devils hire Braden Birch as assistant GM
Shane Doan, Maple Leafs part ways
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign veteran UFA forward this summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not expected to re-sign veteran forward Kevin Hayes before he reaches unrestricted free agency on July 1, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported last week.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10
3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers

3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers

The 2025-26 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, while coming to a disappointing close in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers, would be considered a success by most measures.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 11
NHL Rumors: Penguins have over $40 million to work with; Blue Jackets have list of important free agents to make decisions on

NHL Rumors: Penguins have over $40 million to work with; Blue Jackets have list of important free agents to make decisions on

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins have around $42 million in projected salary cap space after signing Connor Dewar at $2.25 million per.

Kris Letang News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10
The Penguins Face A Challenging Summer With Kris Letang

The Penguins Face A Challenging Summer With Kris Letang

The Penguins had a feel-good year, even if it ended in playoff disappointment against Philadelphia. Many of their young players took big steps in their development, and the team defied expectations and age to reach the postseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10
Penguins Not Expected To Re-Sign Kevin Hayes

Penguins Not Expected To Re-Sign Kevin Hayes

The Penguins are not expected to offer pending unrestricted free agent forward Kevin Hayes a contract extension before July 1, Josh Yohe of The Athletic wrote last week.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
 The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
 The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9
Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Even though it ended in disappointment with a second-round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2025-26 season was an unexpected success for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs
Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season
The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz
Anthony Mantha News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9
Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign Anthony Mantha this summer

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign Anthony Mantha this summer

Anthony Mantha was terrific for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025-26 regular season, scoring a career-high 33 goals and 64 points in 81 games. He was a key reason why the franchise returned to the dance after three consecutive misses.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 9
Penguins Team Awards for the 2025-26 Season

Penguins Team Awards for the 2025-26 Season

The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is now in full swing, as is the beginning of yet another uncomfortably long offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
4 Players the Penguins Should Let Walk This Offseason

4 Players the Penguins Should Let Walk This Offseason

Though it ended in disappointing fashion, the 2025-26 season was a pleasant surprise for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Making the playoffs when it felt like they would be contending for Gavin McKenna is definitely a plus for a franchise in transition.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at the Winter Olympics

It is an annual tradition around the NHL that as teams get eliminated, we begin to learn what major injuries their players were attempting to play through.

Stars GM on Jason Robertson: ‘That’s our goal, to get him signed’
Examining Dallas Stars' cap crunch
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz
Connor Dewar News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Penguins Make Connor Dewar Decision After 5th NHL Season

Penguins Make Connor Dewar Decision After 5th NHL Season

Connor Dewar was a third-round pick of the Minnesota Wild back in 2018, but during stints in both Minnesota and Toronto, he struggled to find his footing in a significant role in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / May 7
Penguins extend F Connor Dewar, D Ilya Solovyov

Penguins extend F Connor Dewar, D Ilya Solovyov

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to contract extensions on Thursday. Dewar agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million contract, while Solovyov reached a one-year deal worth $850,000.

Ilya Solovyov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7
Penguins Sign Ilya Solovyov To One-Year Extension

Penguins Sign Ilya Solovyov To One-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Ilya Solovyov to a one‑year contract extension carrying a cap hit of $850K for the 2026–27 season. The deal keeps the 25‑year‑old in the organization for another year after he split the 2025–26 campaign between the Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Penguins re-sign Dewar, Solovyov to extensions

Penguins re-sign Dewar, Solovyov to extensions

A couple of players are staying in the Steel City for a little while longer. On Thursday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team has re-signed forward Connor Dewar to a two-year contract extension and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to a one-year extension.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Penguins Rookie Sends Bold Message After Playoff Exit

Penguins Rookie Sends Bold Message After Playoff Exit

Entering the 2025/26 NHL season, not many fans or analysts gave the Pittsburgh Penguins much of a chance with their ageing core and lack of emerging stars.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Trade Talk Sports / April 30
Sidney Crosby Reflects on 20 Years With Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang in Pittsburgh

Sidney Crosby Reflects on 20 Years With Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang in Pittsburgh

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t go down without a fight, but a 3–0 series hole against the Philadelphia Flyers ultimately proved to be too much to overcome.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

How many of the players 37 players in NHL history to rack up 60 or more goals all-time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs can you name in five minutes?

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28
Stuart Skinner Done With Penguins? NHL Future in Question?

Stuart Skinner Done With Penguins? NHL Future in Question?

At this point, there is no reason for the Pittsburgh Penguins not to ride the hot hand of Arturs Silovs the rest of the series against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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