Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

At What Point Will the Penguins Try to Trade Erik Karlsson?

Josh Yohe of The Athletic was asked in a recent mailbag column about Erik Karlsson‘s future, specifically as it pertains to his staying with the Pittsburgh Penguins after his contract expires next season.

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NHL Rumours: Karlsson Leaving Penguins, Gavrikov Unhappy & Toews Rejoining Blackhawks

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Erik Karlsson and the possibility of him being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins as he enters the final year of his contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Penguins’ New Numbers Hightlight Roster Turnover

Jersey numbers are usually one of the lighter parts of the offseason. They give fans something to debate, help new players feel real in a different uniform, and create a few harmless arguments about which numbers look right.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Penguins’ Top 25 Snubs Show Prospect Growth

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool is not suddenly one of the NHL’s best. That would still be too generous. It is getting deeper, though, and the latest Top 25 Under 25 discussion shows how much the organization has changed.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 24

NHL Rumors: It was never going to be easy for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas; some Blues notes involving Jordan Binnington, Pavel Buchnevich and Alexander Nikishin

Josh Yohe of The Athletic: (mailbag) Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas may be doing too good of job and the Penguins may not get to point where they bottom out, which could be a problem down the road.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Penguins’ 5 Reasons for Pessimism Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a path to be better than expected, but they also have a path to fall apart quickly. That is the uncomfortable part of the 2026-27 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

5 Young Penguin Player Projections Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ youth movement cannot stay theoretical forever. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has added young players, rebuilt parts of the prospect pool, and created more internal competition than Pittsburgh had a few years ago.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Penguins’ Possible Anniversary Jersey Should Lean Into History

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ recent promo for the 2026 Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk featured a logo that has sparked speculation about a possible new jersey because of its blue color scheme, retro skating penguin, and apparent 60th-anniversary mark.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Penguins’ 5 Prospects Who Could Climb in 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool has more recognizable names than it did a few years ago, but the next step is not only about the top of the system.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Penguins Miss on Jason Robertson, Puts Dubas’ Pivot in Focus

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ clearest big-swing target is staying put for now. Jason Robertson’s new one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Dallas Stars does not rule out the possibility that he could move, but it does change the immediate conversation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 22

Penguins' interest in Wright could reveal their plan after Crosby

Penguins' interest in Shane Wright could reveal their plan after Sidney Crosby

Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have controlled the top two center positions for the Penguins for nearly two decades.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22

Penguins Could Lean Heavily On Unproven Talent Next Season

As it stands today, the Pittsburgh Penguins have effectively shut the door on many of their young forwards making an impact next season but have left their defense and net wide open.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Penguins’ 5 Biggest Roster Battles Entering Camp

The Pittsburgh Penguins have more options than they did a few months ago. Training camp has to turn those options into roles. That is where the next phase of the offseason becomes important.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Penguins’ Prospect Reset Shows Dubas’ Plan Taking Shape

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool is not fixed yet. That would be too generous, especially for an organization that spent years chasing Stanley Cups while trading picks, moving young players, and thinning out the pipeline behind the NHL roster.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

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Shane Wright News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Penguins’ Wright Interest Shows Center Search Is Alive

The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t need to make a panic trade for Shane Wright. But they do need to keep looking for younger answers down the middle. That is the important takeaway from Pittsburgh’s reported interest in the Seattle Kraken center.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Penguins’ 5 Reasons for Optimism Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins still have plenty of questions entering the 2026-27 season, but the picture is not all negative. This is not a finished roster, and it would be a mistake to pretend every offseason move has pushed Pittsburgh back into the top tier of the Metropolitan Division.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Penguins’ ECHL Switch Is More Than Business

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ move from the Wheeling Nailers to the Florida Everblades could be viewed as a minor-league business decision. That would be the easiest way to explain it.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Penguins’ 5 Players With Most to Prove Entering 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins have more options than they had a few months ago. That should create competition, but it also creates pressure. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has spent the offseason reshaping the edges of the roster without fully tearing down the core.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Penguins Announce ECHL Affiliation Changes

After 29 years of partnership, the Pittsburgh Penguins are making a change at the ECHL level. In a statement shared this afternoon from general manager Kyle Dubas, the club announced that the Wheeling Nailers will no longer be an affiliate, due to what Dubas called “very unique circumstances”.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.

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Five NHL teams that need injury luck on their side in 2026-27

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Penguins Hire Brandon Pridham As Hockey Operations Consultant

Senior hockey executive Brandon Pridham was not out of work for long. After leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs in May, he is now set to join the Pittsburgh Penguins as a hockey operations consultant, per Sportsnet’s Eliotte Friedman.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Penguins Have Two Big-Name Targets — But One Deal Looks Much Closer

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been connected to two high-profile forwards this offseason, but based on the latest reporting, one deal appears significantly further along than the other.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Penguins sign Tomas Galvas to entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up the second of their two 2026 second-round draft picks. On Thursday, the team announced that they have signed defenseman Tomas Galvas to his three-year, entry-level contract.

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.

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Flames sign Simon Nemec to five-year contract

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

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

Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year deal

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz