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On YouTubePittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 22
3 Players the Penguins Should Target With the 22nd Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
After seeing the Pittsburgh Penguins make a bit of a surprising return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, with many believing they would be towards the bottom of the standings, they find themselves picking outside of the top-20 for the first time since the 2022 NHL Entry Draft ( they took defenseman Owen Pickering with the 21st pick).
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby gets LeBron, Brady comps from Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky is in full support of Sidney Crosby playing as long as he wants, even if his skills severely diminish. Gretzky, the greatest hockey player of all time, was Crosby’s current age (38) when he retired in 1999.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Trade Talk Sports / May 21
Sidney Crosby Won’t Be Retiring from the NHL Anytime Soon
For more than two decades now, Sidney Crosby has been one of the faces of the NHL, producing over a point per game in every season for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' 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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21
Sidney Crosby Outlines His Plan For Future Contract Extensions
Sidney Crosby says he plans to take a year-by-year approach to his future with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but clarified that it’s not a signal he’s considering retirement.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby hasn’t talked to Kyle Dubas about a new contract
Despite the Pittsburgh Penguins’ elimination, Sidney Crosby is still playing for Team Canada. When asked about a potential contract extension with the Pens, the generational star noted that he has not spoken to General Manager Kyle Dubas about one yet, according to TheAthletic.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 21
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
Penguins Have a Lot to Address This Summer
When Kyle Dubas was hired as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins in June 2023, it was clear that he would be tasked with ushering the Penguins through their imminent rebuild.
Evgeni Malkin News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
Possible Replacements for Evgeni Malkin if Penguins Move On
Evgeni Malkin‘s future with the Pittsburgh Penguins is the biggest storyline surrounding the organization right now, as speculation continues to grow that the Penguins could explore a future without one of the franchise’s greatest players if contract negotiations stall or management decides it is time to transition into a new era.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20
Anthony Mantha, Penguins Reunion Unlikely
The Pittsburgh Penguins might lose a huge piece of their forward group this summer. As first reported by Josh Yohe of The Athletic in his offseason writings, Penguins forward Anthony Mantha “was clear with his plans” after meeting with General Manager Kyle Dubas; it appears unlikely that Mantha will return to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / May 19
AHL Game Recap: Springfield Comeback Falls Short; Penguins Take Game Three
The Springfield Thunderbirds and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins met tonight for the third game in their best-of-five series. The Penguins took the first game on Tuesday night, 2-0.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Lead / May 18
The Pittsburgh Penguins Have a Litany of Questions to Answer This Summer
The Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t won a playoff series since eliminating their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers, in 2018. In 2026, those same Flyers eliminated them from the playoffs in six games.
Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is still making highlight-reel assists with Team Canada
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins may not still be in the playoffs, but he is still making plays. As the Penguins contemplate the future of the Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang trio, the captain is playing for Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / May 18
Pittsburgh Penguins – Offseason Questions and Some Options
Josh Yohe of The Athletic: (mailbag) Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews obviously weren’t happy with how their seasons ended. It’s not known if they’d be made available on the trade market.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 17
5 Moments That Defined the Penguins’ Season
As is the case for most teams in professional sports, the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 2025-26 season was filled with its fair share of ups and downs. Starting
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / May 17
Canada Giving Macklin Celebrini Captaincy Over Sidney Crosby Called 'Blasphemy'
Team Canada’s decision to keep Macklin Celebrini as captain for the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship has led to debate across the hockey world, especially after the arrival of Canadian legend Sidney Crosby.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Penguins Need More From Tommy Novak
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ season was full of ups and downs. Several players had standout performances, and the team returned to the postseason for the first time since 2022.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15
Penguins Insider Could See Pittsburgh Being Desirable for Connor McDavid
The hockey world will be watching how Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers fare in 2026-27 very closely, because it could ultimately determine the future of the world’s best player.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want
Pittsburgh became one of the positive surprises of the 2025-26 season en route to qualifying for the Stanley Cup 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 / 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.
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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