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Rutger Mcgroarty News / The Hockey Writers / July 11
Penguins’ McGroarty Squeeze Is Hard to Ignore
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need to force Rutger McGroarty onto the NHL roster just because of his prospect status. That would be a mistake, especially for a team that has spent the past few seasons trying to get younger without completely tearing apart the veteran structure around Sidney Crosby.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 10
Penguins’ Top 15 Prospects – 2026-27 Preseason Edition
With the offseason in full swing and the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in the rearview mirror, NHL organizations have welcomed new faces to their prospect pipeline, including the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Joel Blomqvist News / The Hockey Writers / July 10
Penguins’ Blomqvist Contract Hints at Goalie Plan
The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make a splash when they re-signed goaltender Joel Blomqvist on July 5. They did not name him their future starter or make the kind of commitment that immediately changes the depth chart or creates a direct path.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 10
Penguins’ Blue Line Has a Left-Side Problem
The Pittsburgh Penguins have added defensemen this offseason, but they still may not have fixed the actual problem. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has clearly worked on the blue line by moving Parker Wotherspoon, adding Kaedan Korczak, signing Trevor van Riemsdyk and giving the group more NHL experience.
The most underrated player for every NHL franchise
The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Penguins Sign Tomas Galvas To Entry-Level Contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up one of their selections from the 2026 NHL Draft. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have signed defenseman Tomas Galvas to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Penguins’ Trade Board Shows Dubas Needs Bigger Swing
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason making interesting moves, but there is still a difference between making interesting moves and making the move that changes the direction of the roster.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 8
3 Free Agents the Penguins Didn’t Need to Sign
Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some problems that needed to be addressed.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8
Penguins’ Wingers Could Be Ideal Trade Targets for Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have had a pretty successful offseason thus far, though if there is one area they would still like to address and upgrade, it would be the top six, specifically a top-six winger.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
The Penguins Need To Find Their Next Superstar
It’s been decades since the Pittsburgh Penguins’ fanbase wondered who their next superstar would be, as they’ve been spoiled for 40 years by the likes of Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Sidney Crosby, and Evgeni Malkin.
Ville Koivunen News / The Hockey Writers / July 8
Penguins Need a Real Plan for Ville Koivunen
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to give up on Ville Koivunen. That would be too easy, too reactionary and probably too soon. But they do have to make a decision on him.
Elias Pettersson News / Trade Talk Sports / July 7
Is Elias Pettersson Holding Up a Trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Vancouver Canucks would love to rid themselves of Elias Pettersson and his $11.6 million average annual salary, but that’s been far easier said than done.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 6
Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play
In blending a desire to win and sustain success for the future, the Pittsburgh Penguins made sure to retain one of their surprising key contributors from the 2025-26 season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Penguins Make Crucial Chinakhov, Šilovs Decisions
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not only filling out a roster. They are starting to tell everyone which pieces they believe can matter beyond next season. That is what makes the new contracts for Egor Chinakhov and Artūrs Šilovs more interesting than a standard restricted free agent update.
Arturs Silovs News / Field Level Media / July 5
Penguins sign F Egor Chinakhov, G Arturs Silovs
Forward Egor Chinakhov signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract to remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Chinakhov, who was a restricted free agent, will earn an average annual salary of $6.25 million.
Yegor Chinakhov News / Daily Faceoff / July 5
Penguins sign Chinakhov, three others to contracts
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Sunday they avoided arbitration with four players and signed them to new contracts, including forward Yegor Chinakhov.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Penguins Sign Egor Chinakhov, Three Other RFAs
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a quartet of restricted free agent signings after the deadline to file for salary arbitration passed at 5 P.M. ET. The list notably includes winger Egor Chinakhov who signed a three-year, $18.75MM contract.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market
Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.
Anthony Mantha News / Daily Faceoff / July 3
Anthony Mantha may need to prove himself yet again
It didn’t take long for a good chunk of the NHL’s 2026 class of free agents to get snapped up, as teams acted quickly to make sure they got “their guys” before anyone else could.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival
To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?
In perhaps the most intriguing of several key moves by the Penguins in the early days of free agency, Pittsburgh traded for forward Nick Robertson.
Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1
Darnell Nurse to Pittsburgh Hinges on Taking Back Penguins Defenseman
The Edmonton Oilers have had a hard time trading Darnell Nurse, and if they really are insistent on doing so, then GM Stan Bowman may need to bend on some of his current stances.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club
Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 27
Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason
Did this factor change the team's outlook on Malkin?
Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / May 21
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