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Kyle Dubas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25
Did Kyle Dubas Misread The Summer Market?
What a difference a few months can make. The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the playoffs as perhaps the feel-good story of the season, defying many NHL projections that had them as a lottery team and instead making the playoffs to everyone’s surprise.
Erik Karlsson News / Trade Talk Sports / July 25
Erik Karlsson Back to a Canadian Team Before Next Season?
We’ve reached the dog days of the NHL offseason, so naturally come some realistic and not-so-realistic rumors and talking points. Erik Karlsson’s future
Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25
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.
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?"
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 25
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 19
Penguins’ 5 Breakout Candidates Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need one miracle breakout to change the direction of their 2026-27 season. They need several internal players to take real steps at the same time.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 19
Penguins’ 5 Toughest Stretches on 2026-27 Schedule
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2026-27 schedule does not just show when they play. It shows when the season could start to tilt. Every team has rough travel pockets, rivalry games and back-to-backs, but Pittsburgh’s schedule feels especially important because of where the roster sits.
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.
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.
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
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