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Penguins rumors: It ‘might be time’ to trade Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, says Pittsburgh reporter

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a surprising run to the playoffs in 2025-26, but fell in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers. Now, GM Kyle Dubas will look to improve the team.

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Two Familiar Penguins Players Pop Up in Trade Rumors Again

Kyle Dubas “isn’t itching to trade veteran forwards Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell, but, much like last summer, both are available,” writes Josh Yohe of The Athletic on Monday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Penguins sign newly acquired forward to one-year contract

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins officially signed forward Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, two-way contract that runs through the 2026-27 season after acquiring him in a weekend trade with the Florida Panthers for defence prospect Emil Pieniniemi.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Penguins rumors: The 2 veteran forwards Kyle Dubas is willing to trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a solid season, making it to the first round of the playoffs, but eventually losing to the Philadelphia Flyers. They’ll be looking to make it further next season, but it will all depend on the moves that they make during the summer.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Penguins sign Oliver Okuliar to one-year contract

One of the new faces in the Keystone State has a new contract. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the team has signed forward Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Free Agent Focus: Pittsburgh Penguins

Free agency is under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Panthers And Penguins Swap Oliver Okuliar And Emil Pieniniemi

The Penguins and Panthers have made a swap of minor leaguers. Florida has acquired defenseman Emil Pieniniemi from Pittsburgh in exchange for the rights to forward Oliver Okuliar. Both teams have announced the swap.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Penguins Need Young Blood on the Blue Line

The Pittsburgh Penguins put the Eastern Conference on notice this season when they unexpectedly made the playoffs for the first time since 2022. It wasn’t a long playoff stint, but it was enough to prove that the team is heading in the right direction.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 11

Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

It took Jordan Staal 17 years to get back to the Stanley Cup Final, and he's been making the most of an opportunity to win his second ring.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 10

Penguins Should Consider Signing Matt Murray

The Pittsburgh Penguins appear likely to lose goaltender Stuart Skinner in free agency when it hits on July 1st. Skinner was acquired during the season as part of the Tristan Jarry trade and was good for Pittsburgh, but was reportedly very well-liked in the dressing room.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Maple Leafs top free-agent forward targets this summer

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason where things are probably going to look different in a few areas of the roster.

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Joona Koppanen News / Inside The Rink / June 8

AHL: Joona Koppanen Heads Overseas

This morning, it was announced that AHL forward Joona Koppanen is signing overseas to play with Lulea HF in the Swedish Hockey League. Koppanen, this past season, played in 44 games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and had 25 points on eight goals and seven assists.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Four initial observations from 2026 NHL Draft Combine

It was another sunndy day at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo as NHL Draft prospects and media pundits descended on the city for another year of the NHL Combine.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / June 7

5 Young And Exciting Penguins Trade Targets This Offseason

It’s not a secret that the Pittsburgh Penguins want to get younger as they step into the offseason. General manager Kyle Dubas has a unique ability to track down young talent and acquire it, and he will be back at it this offseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / June 7

5 Offseason Moves The Penguins Need To Make In 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ season didn’t end the way that anybody wanted it to, but it was a good season at the end of the day. Nobody expected them to make the playoffs, but they did it.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Offseason Checklist: Pittsburgh Penguins

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs, plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months.

Anthony Mantha News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh could re-sign Anthony Mantha under 1 condition

The Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the NHL’s biggest surprises in 2025-26, ending a three-year playoff drought after winning 41 games and finishing second in the Metropolitan Division.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Penguins rumors: The ‘long shot’ that could keep Stuart Skinner in Pittsburgh

Stuart Skinner doesn’t seem long for Pittsburgh, but the Penguins could keep him if they make one move. Skinner, 27, experienced one of the worst seasons of his career in 2025-26, most of which he spent with the Penguins, so it’s not likely the organization is as eager to re-sign him as it was to trade for him.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / June 4

AHL Game Recap: Penguins Even Series as Tensions Rise at Final Whistle

The Toronto Marlies and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins met tonight for game four of the Eastern Conference Finals in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Marlies took the first game of the series 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Simon Nemec News / NHL Rumors / June 3

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Teams That Might be Interested in Simon Nemec

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is looking for young players in their early to mid-20s that can play immediately and be a part of their future.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / June 3

Pittsburgh Penguins – Scoring Forwards to Look at, and Trade Value of Some Penguins

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: A look at some potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins if they’re looking to add a scoring forward.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Will next season be a ‘last dance’ for Penguins with Crosby, Malkin, Letang?

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a surprising season, as after many expected them to be one of the few true tanking teams, they found themselves in the playoffs for the first time in four years.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Penguins need to be smart with money saved on Crosby, Malkin

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins checked one big item off their off-season to-do list on Tuesday when they signed Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension.