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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF
There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13
Penguins Face Critical Offseason Following First-Round Exit
The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves at a familiar yet increasingly urgent crossroads. After a 2025-26 campaign that saw the club return to the postseason
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / May 12
AHL Game Recap: Penguins Take Game One
The Springfield Thunderbirds and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins met tonight in the first game of the Atlantic Division Finals. The Thunderbirds are coming off a 3-1 series win over the Providence Bruins, while the Penguins are coming off a 3-1 series win over the Hershey Bears.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
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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.
Sidney Crosby News / Trade Talk Sports / May 12
Sidney Crosby Joining Team Canada at World Hockey Championships
Despite a lengthy NHL regular season, the Winter Olympics, and a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sidney Crosby still couldn’t pass up another opportunity to represent his country.
Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12
Crosby Added to Team Canada for World Championships
Sidney Crosby will be joining Team Canada at the Men’s World Championships, as per an announcement by Hockey Canada on Tuesday afternoon. The veteran has been added to the team, while news that Mathew Barzal will miss the tournament as a precaution due to a minor, pre-existing injury is also confirmed.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Penguins’ Dubas on Malkin: ‘We would love to have him back’
The Pittsburgh Penguins just saw their big three of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang set a record by playing their 20th season as a trio, helping to lead the club to a surprising bid in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the process.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 12
Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty
Malkin's future will be one of the major offseason storylines in Pittsburgh.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13
'Ridiculous': NHL coaches blast Golden Knights’ for Cassidy decision with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching situation took another major turn on Monday after reports surfaced that the Vegas Golden Knights have not officially denied permission for Edmonton to speak with former head coach Bruce Cassidy — but instead have effectively kept the Oilers waiting while Vegas continues its playoff run against Anaheim.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Penguins 2025-26 Player Grades: Expectations Exceeded By Many
At the beginning of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, many believed that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be waiting to see if the ping pong balls would bounce their way at the NHL Draft Lottery.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Penguins Already Making Smart Decisions For Next Season
The Penguins made the playoffs this season for the first time since 2022, and although they were eliminated in the first round by the Philadelphia Flyers, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future, especially since president and general manager Kyle Dubas has not wasted any time this offseason.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
How Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision
Malkin is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he will turn 40 years old at the end of July.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign veteran UFA forward this summer
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not expected to re-sign veteran forward Kevin Hayes before he reaches unrestricted free agency on July 1, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported last week.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10
3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers
The 2025-26 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, while coming to a disappointing close in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers, would be considered a success by most measures.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 11
NHL Rumors: Penguins have over $40 million to work with; Blue Jackets have list of important free agents to make decisions on
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins have around $42 million in projected salary cap space after signing Connor Dewar at $2.25 million per.
Kris Letang News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10
The Penguins Face A Challenging Summer With Kris Letang
The Penguins had a feel-good year, even if it ended in playoff disappointment against Philadelphia. Many of their young players took big steps in their development, and the team defied expectations and age to reach the postseason.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10
Penguins Not Expected To Re-Sign Kevin Hayes
The Penguins are not expected to offer pending unrestricted free agent forward Kevin Hayes a contract extension before July 1, Josh Yohe of The Athletic wrote last week.
Anthony Mantha News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9
Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign Anthony Mantha this summer
Anthony Mantha was terrific for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025-26 regular season, scoring a career-high 33 goals and 64 points in 81 games. He was a key reason why the franchise returned to the dance after three consecutive misses.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
4 Players the Penguins Should Let Walk This Offseason
Though it ended in disappointing fashion, the 2025-26 season was a pleasant surprise for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Making the playoffs when it felt like they would be contending for Gavin McKenna is definitely a plus for a franchise in transition.
Connor Dewar News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Penguins Make Connor Dewar Decision After 5th NHL Season
Connor Dewar was a third-round pick of the Minnesota Wild back in 2018, but during stints in both Minnesota and Toronto, he struggled to find his footing in a significant role in the NHL.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Penguins re-sign Dewar, Solovyov to extensions
A couple of players are staying in the Steel City for a little while longer. On Thursday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team has re-signed forward Connor Dewar to a two-year contract extension and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to a one-year extension.
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