Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Who’s Going to Win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

Another round of expansion is coming, will the rebuilding Canucks be ready?

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

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.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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.

Where would Gavin McKenna rank among the past 10 first overall NHL Draft picks?

Four initial observations from 2026 NHL Draft Combine

Kings task veteran HC Peter Laviolette with leading a new era for franchise

Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem

Why a Dylan Larkin trade is complicated for Red Wings' Steve Yzerman

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3