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5 Penguins’ Second Round Targets in 2024 NHL Entry Draft

With the Pittsburgh Penguins finding themselves with two second-round picks thanks to the Jake Guentzel trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, they should have a solid chance to pick two players (if general manager Kyle Dubas keeps both picks) that could end up making an impact in the NHL lineup in the coming years.

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On this date in Penguins history: Chris Kunitz sends the Pens back to the Cup Final

It took a second overtime period for the Penguins to break through. Seven years ago today, Chris Kunitz let the air out of PPG Paints arena with a series-winning, double overtime goal against the Ottawa Senators, sending the Penguins back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year.

Ryan Graves News / Pensburgh / 1 hour ago

2023-24 Season in Review: Ryan Graves

Graves has yet to settle in as the reliable top defender the Penguins were hoping to add when they signed him to a six-year deal last summer. Player: Ryan Graves Born: May 21, 1995 (Age 28 season) Height: 6’5” Weight: 220 lb Hometown: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Shoots: Left Draft: 2013, fourth round, No.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 11 hours ago

Offseason checklist for the Pittsburgh Penguins

It’s now time to examine what teams will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Pittsburgh.

Offseason checklist for the Philadelphia Flyers

Offseason checklist for the Buffalo Sabres

Offseason checklist for the New Jersey Devils

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 17 hours ago

Penguins Notebook: What Coaching Credentials Matter?; Going for Gold

No one from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ front office — which essentially is to say, president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas — has spoken with local reporters since associate coach Todd Reirden was fired three weeks ago, so there’s no way of knowing precisely what qualities the team will seek in Reirden’s replacement.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 11 hours ago

3 Early Offseason Things I’d Do as Penguins GM

The waiting is the hardest part. The first significant deal of the offseason went down this week when the Nashville Predators granted defenseman Ryan McDonagh’s request and traded him to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a swap of draft picks.

Martin St. Louis News / Pensburgh / 21 hours ago

Penguins invite Ryan St. Louis to development camp

A chip off the old block? NHL teams are preparing for summer development camps and round out the rosters by inviting a handful of young undrafted players to join their prospects on the ice.

Jeff Carter News / Pensburgh / May 24

2023-24 Season in Review: Jeff Carter

Carter’s final year in the NHL was another tough watch for Penguins fans. Player: Jeff Carter Born: January 1, 1985 (Age 38/39 season) Height: 6’ 3” Weight:

Brayden Yager News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 41 minutes ago

One-on-one: Yager aiming to prove he's 'getting ready' for NHL

SAGINAW, Mich. -- Kyle Dubas, in his season-ending media availability last month, named forward Brayden Yager as one of the prospects who could potentially earn an NHL role with the Penguins next season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 14 hours ago

World Championship: Sweden eliminates Finland in overtime

SAGINAW, Mich. -- Sweden was the heavy favorite in their quarterfinal matchup with Finland to open the playoffs of the World Championship in Czechia on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 13 hours ago

Penguins Blog: Penciling Prospects into Pens’ Lineup

It may come as a shock, but the Pittsburgh Penguins may have too many prospects ready for a spot in the NHL lineup next season. No joke. The Penguins organization, which has been bereft of minor league talent for a handful of years or more, very well could have a handful of contenders who will fight for only a couple of NHL spots next fall.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / Pensburgh / May 23

2023-24 Season In Review: Pierre-Olivier Joseph

Checking in with how defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph performed during the 2023-24 NHL season. Player: Pierre-Olivier Joseph Born: July 1, 1999 (Age 24

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 22 hours ago

The End of the Keefe to Penguins Rumors

More than a few analysts wondered aloud, and more than a few Toronto types opined. If the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t advance past Round One, they would fire coach Sheldon Keefe, and Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas would quickly snap him up.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / 16 hours ago

Pittsburgh Penguins Re-Sign A Forward and Defenseman

On May 21st, 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed two forwards in the organization. Jonathan Gruden and Jack St. Ivany both spent time in the AHL this past season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and each had call ups to the NHL.

Jack St. Ivany News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / May 22

Penguins Live Chat: St. Ivany Steal, Free Agent Shopping, Fan Reaction

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved to lock up a couple of their restricted free agents on Tuesday, and in the process, defenseman Jack St. Ivany appears to have given the team a sweetheart three-year deal.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 16 hours ago

The Envelope, Please. And the Penguins’ Winners Are …

The NHL is in the process of handing out individual honors and awards earned during the regular season and, to the surprise of absolutely no one, the Pittsburgh Penguins will come out of the process empty-handed.

Noel Acciari News / Pensburgh / May 22

2023-24 Season in Review: Noel Acciari

It was a black ‘n blue year for Acciari in his first season with the black ‘n gold Player: Noel Acciari Born: December 1, 1991 (32 years old) Height: 5-foot-10

Filip Kral News / Pensburgh / May 22

Penguins sign defenseman Filip Kral to 1-year deal

Kral played in Finland last season. The Penguins have signed 24-year-old defenseman Filip Kral to a one-year contract. The deal with the Penguins is for the upcoming season and brings a cap hit of $775,000 at the NHL level.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 21

World Championship: Six Penguins advance to playoffs

The preliminary games of the World Championship in Czechia wrapped up on Tuesday, and six Penguins players are on teams that advanced to the quarterfinal round as the playoff games are set to begin on Thursday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 10 hours ago