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The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. They put in a decent challenge, for sure. However, they ended up falling short of the postseason.

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What happens if Penguins can’t move veterans?

The Penguins find themselves in a strange position as a franchise. Management appears to have embraced the need to rebuild. Yet, they still have three franchise icons on the roster in Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang, along with several veterans who can still perform at a high level.

Rickard Rakell News / Athlon Sports / 15 hours ago

Penguins Predicted to Trade Rickard Rakell to East Rival

As the Pittsburgh Penguins look around the NHL for trade options regarding a few veteran players, it seems that a deal could come sooner rather than later.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / August 12

Penguins GM Addresses Sidney Crosby Trade Rumors

Sidney Crosby has been the face of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization since he was selected first overall by the team in the 2005 NHL Draft. Over the last two decades, Crosby has done nothing but overdeliver as one of the best players not only in Penguins history, but also the sport’s history.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / August 12

Longtime Penguins D Chad Ruhwedel announces retirement

Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday. Ruhwedel, 35, began his career with the Buffalo Sabres, signing as an undrafted free agent in April 2013, and he played there until signing with the Penguins before the 2016-17 season.

Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Dominoes of Dubas Nearly Leaving Leafs for Different GM Job

Kyle Dubas’s half-decade as Toronto Maple Leafs general manager from 2018 to 2023 was the defining era of the franchise — one that not every Leafs fan remembers fondly.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Before Becoming Leafs GM, Dubas Nearly Took Different GM Job

Kyle Dubas is perhaps most famous for his five-year tenure as Toronto Maple Leafs general manager from 2018 through 2023 — but that story nearly never got

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / August 11

Penguins' Sidney Crosby On Verge of More History

The Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t expected to be a good team during the 2025-26 season, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be anything to watch for throughout the year.

Sidney Crosby News / House of Hockey / August 10

Clear Signal Emerges on Sidney Crosby's Future With the Penguins

Sidney Crosby's future has been talked about a lot this summer, but now John Shannon has predicted he won't leave Pittsburgh, ignoring comparisons to Ray Bourque.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Insider Believes Penguins Trade Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust Before NHL Opener

As the NHL offseason starts to wind down, the Pittsburgh Penguins remain one of the more fascinating teams across the league. The Penguins have been rumored to be discussing different trade deals for some of their veteran players.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

NHL Rumours: A Farewell Season for a Pittsburgh Penguins Icon

Time for a new NHL rumours report. As the NHL awaits some key restricted free agent signings, the Pittsburgh Penguins have questions regarding a franchise icon.

Sidney Crosby News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

5 Underappreciated Penguins During the Sidney Crosby Era

The Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed 20 seasons with Sidney Crosby. Crosby has had an amazing career and is not showing any signs of slowing down. Besides their captain, the Penguins have seen more talent within their organization over the last 20 seasons than some teams have in their existence.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 9

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #8 LJ Mooney

The Montreal Canadiens’ 8th-best prospect is forward LJ Mooney. On this list, Mooney is certainly the biggest boom or bust prospect, mostly because everyone

Caleb Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 8

Experienced defenseman eyeing roster spot with Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins and GM Kyle Dubas have made a number of acquisitions since the start of free agency, but one under-the-radar move may prove impactful.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / August 8

Insider Leaks Kyle Dubas' Demands For a Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell Trade

Kyle Dubas has reportedly had a very high asking price for his trade chips this summer, and now Josh Yohe has revealed the key piece he wants in a trade.

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Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

Trade to Contender Not on Sidney Crosby’s 38th Birthday Wish List

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As we wish him a Happy Birthday, we can’t help but wonder, as he blows out his birthday cake (or whatever healthy version of a cake he’s probably eating), if a trade is on his wish list.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Top 15 Prospects: 2025-26 Preseason Edition

As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to head down the inevitable road of rebuilding, general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas has been hard at work restocking a farm system that was not too long ago very bare.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Penguins’ 2018 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?

Unlike the 2016 and 2017 Drafts where the Pittsburgh Penguins had quite a few selections, the 2018 Draft saw them have just four picks. As it is with any draft, they had some hits and misses.

Evgeni Malkin News / House of Hockey / August 6

Insider Teases Heartbreaking News For Penguins Fans and Evgeni Malkin

Evgeni Malkin will go down as an all-time great in Pittsburgh, but now, Insider Josh Yohe believes this will be his farewell season with the Penguins. Over the past few years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have clearly begun a rebuild with a lack of top talent around their superstar veterans like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / August 5

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Top 10

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / August 4

NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Eye Maple Leaf as Trade Target

Approaching the beginning of training camp, the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to appear in trade rumours. The latest now sees them linked to Nicholas Robertson.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / August 4

Projecting Pittsburgh Penguins Olympics Representation in 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to have some representation at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics from Italy. The men’s hockey tournament is scheduled for February 11th to February 22nd, 2026.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 3

1 move Pittsburgh Penguins should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025 NHL offseason looking to sell. They had veteran trade candidates such as Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson.

Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Penguins' Erik Karlsson Trade Talks Reportedly Take New Turn

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in full rebuild mode entering the new NHL season, and it has seen the front office engage with other teams in different trade talks.

Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29

Breaking Down the Top Trade Packages for Penguins’ Erik Karlsson

With the Pittsburgh Penguins looking around the NHL for trades that could involve defenseman Erik Karlsson, a few teams have surfaced as possible landing spots.

Matt Grzelcyk News / Yardbarker / July 24

Could a reunion be in the cards for Rangers HC and this defenseman?

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has enjoyed an excellent offseason thus far, ticking items off his ‘to do’ list with encouraging regularity.

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