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Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 Draft Target: Jackson Smith

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ pipeline has seen a bit of an overhaul since Kyle Dubas took over the reins as general manager (GM). Dubas has done well in replenishing the system with solid prospects, including in the defenseman position.

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Where are they now? Pensburgh 2020 Top 25 Under 25 update

What happened to the top young players in the Penguins’ organization five years ago? Checking out where they are at today Five years makes for a natural fitting point to check in on things, and five years ago is already 2020 — if you can believe that.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

Penguins have interviewed three candidates for HC vacancy

The Penguins have obtained permission to and completed an interview with Bruins assistant Jay Leach for their vacant head coaching job, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Friday’s 32 Thoughts podcast.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

Offseason checklist for the Pittsburgh Penguins

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Pittsburgh.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders since 1999-2000' quiz

How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most career goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / May 16

Reviewing Pittsburgh Penguins Defence Corps Heading Into 2025-26 Offseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins defence has received a lot of focus as an area of concern following another playoff miss. General manager Kyle Dubas has spent much of his time in Pittsburgh so far making various tweaks to the defensive group.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Blade of Steel / May 15

Sidney Crosby Sends Kyle Dubas a Clear Message on Penguins' Future

Sidney Crosby sent a clear message on the Penguins' future to the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the team, Kyle Dubas. The next few days will be crucial for Sidney Crosby, Kyle Dubas, and the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.

Sidney Crosby News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Suggested Sidney Crosby to Canadiens Trade Not Realistic

When the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs again, the trade rumours surrounding Sidney Crosby were expected this summer. Despite Crosby saying he

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / May 15

Aggravating ex-Penguins shining during playoffs

Old faces in new places have been coming through better than they did in Pittsburgh lately Whether the feelings stir emotions of sourness, chagrin, indignation or something a little more tame, former Penguins have been all over the place in recent days in the NHL playoffs.

Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Sidney Crosby Clarifies Role in Penguins' Pursuit of Next Coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins are navigating a major change behind the bench after parting ways with Mike Sullivan last month. Sullivan, the franchise’s winningest coach, spent a decade with the organization, leading them to Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017.

Kris Letang News / Pensburgh / May 15

2024-25 season in review: Kris Letang

The 2024-25 season was probably the toughest on-ice season Kris Letang has had for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Player: Kris Letang Born: April 24, 1987 (age

Ryan Graves News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14

Examining The Penguins’ Options For Ryan Graves

When Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas took over the organization just before the draft in 2023, he had little time to do an organizational assessment.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks silence on Mike Sullivan firing with Rick Tocchet take

Sidney Crosby is in a difficult position with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach situation. His longtime friend and coach, Mike Sullivan, parted ways with the organization after the season and will now run the bench for the New York Rangers.

Sidney Crosby News / Pensburgh / May 14

Crosby goes top shelf at Worlds

Crosby registers his first goal of the World Championships in vintage fashion. Team Canada is off to a roaring start at the 2025 IIFH World Championships being played in Sweden and Denmark.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 Draft Target: Brady Martin

After the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, the Pittsburgh Penguins slid from pick nine to 11. General manager (GM) Kyle Dubas (and his staff) have plenty of work ahead of them, deciding who to select at 11th overall, but he has done a good job rebuilding a prospect pipeline that was pretty bare when he took over in June 2023.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / May 13

All quiet on the Penguins’ coaching front

We don’t know who the Penguins new coach will be, but we are starting to see some candidates erased from the board There hasn’t been much activity with the Penguins coaching search.

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Where do the Pittsburgh Penguins go from here?

It has been a few years since the Pittsburgh Penguins were considered a contender. A question has lingered throughout this time, one without an obvious answer.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / May 13

On this date in Penguins history: Pittsburgh blows out Washington in Game 7 easy-breather

Marc-Andre Fleury made a huge save early on against Alex Ovechkin and the Penguins took it from there. Sixteen years ago today, the Penguins went into the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

2025-26 Season Could Be Last for Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin

Is Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins getting set for his unofficial retirement tour? “Word is starting to circulate that the 2025-26 season will be Malkin’s last in the NHL,” writes David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period this week.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Penguins great considering retirement in 2026

With one year left on his contract, though, the tide is shifting toward Evgeni Malkin ending his NHL career when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

Penguins’ Kyle Dubas has a lot of work to do this offseason

Sidney Crosby punches opposing player’s helmet off

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / May 12

Pittsburgh Penguins Quarter Century team

A Penguin-focused look at the 2000’s The NHL unveiled the last of their Quarter Century team, 25 players in the 21st century. Marc-Andre Fleury joined Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on the NHL QC team.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / May 9

Reviewing Pittsburgh Penguins Forward Group Heading into Offseason

Following another playoff miss for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the organization faces a pivotal offseason in shaping its forwards. General manager Kyle Dubas has the tall task of balancing the twilight years of franchise icons Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang with an infusion of younger talent.

Mike Sullivan News / Yardbarker / May 5

Rangers' swing on new HC Mike Sullivan is well worth the risk

It's likely of little surprise to many hockey fans that the New York Rangers landed Mike Sullivan as their next head coach. He wasn't even on the market for an entire week.

Rangers reel in two-time Cup winner Sullivan

Is Sullivan the right hire for the Rangers?

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '500 NHL goals club' quiz