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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 16
Penguins’ 3 Biggest Goalie Questions Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending situation might be exciting, but that does not make it safe. If anything, it might be the clearest example of where Pittsburgh’s youth movement could either raise the team’s ceiling or make the 2026-27 season much harder than expected.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 15
Penguins’ 3 Trade Candidates Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to trade a veteran just because the roster is changing. That would be too simple, and it would ignore the fact that Sidney Crosby is still good enough to make short-term competitiveness matter.
Anthony Mantha 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.
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?"
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 15
Penguins’ 3 Worst Contracts Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins still have cap flexibility, but that does not mean every contract on the roster is clean. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has done a better job lately of avoiding long-term mistakes, but Pittsburgh is still carrying a few deals that could make roster building harder entering the 2026-27 season.
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.
Anthony Mantha News / NHL Trade Talk / July 15
Devils Sign Anthony Mantha — But It’s Not What He Originally Wanted
Two weeks into free agency, Anthony Mantha got his answer, and it wasn’t the one his camp was hoping for. The winger signed a two-year, $9.5M deal with the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday ($4.75M AAV, front-loaded 2026-27: $5.4M / 2027-28: $4.1M) — a contract that, on paper, doesn’t necessarily reward a career year.
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 / Daily Faceoff / July 14
Ex-Leafs assistant Brandon Pridham joins Penguins’ front office
Kyle Dubas is bringing another familiar face into the front office of the Pittsburgh Penguins. According to Elliotte Friedman, former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Brandon Pridham will be joining the Penguins as a hockey operations consultant.
Anthony Mantha News / The Hockey Writers / July 14
Penguins Should Revisit Mantha at Right Price
The Pittsburgh Penguins should not chase Anthony Mantha just because he scored 33 goals last season. That is how teams get trapped by career years, especially when the player is on the wrong side of 30 and coming his the best offensive season.
Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14
Former Maple Leafs Exec. Reuniting with Dubas in Pittsburgh
According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, former Toronto assistant GM Brandon Pridham is joining the Pittsburgh Penguins as a Hockey Operations Consultant.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 14
Penguins’ Robertson Deal Raises Bigger Question
The Pittsburgh Penguins have settled the contract question with Nicholas Robertson, announcing a two-year deal with an annual average value of $3.25 million on Tuesday.
Nick Robertson News / Daily Faceoff / July 14
Penguins sign Nick Robertson to two-year contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger Nick Robertson to a two-year contract with a $3.25 million cap hit, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman.
Nick Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14
Penguins, Nick Robertson Avoid Arbitration With New Contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins and winger Nick Robertson have reportedly reached a settlement, avoiding a scheduled arbitration hearing. The deal is worth $3.25 million annually over two seasons.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 14
Penguins’ 3 Best Contracts Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins still have flexibility, but flexibility only matters if the roster has enough value contracts around it. That is where president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has a few important pieces working in his favor.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 14
Penguins’ 2026-27 Roster Projection 1.0- Post-Free Agency Wave
With the NHL offseason in full swing, there have been plenty of moves and shifts across the league, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have been in the middle of that.
Nick Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / July 13
Penguins’ Robertson Deadline Is About Role
Nick Robertson’s arbitration date gives the Pittsburgh Penguins a deadline. It does not give them an answer. That is an important distinction. The Penguins can try to settle on a number before his July 28 hearing, find another path or go through the arbitration process.
Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / July 13
Penguins’ Metro Gap Shows Dubas’ Work Is Not Done
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made their offseason more interesting. That is not the same as making themselves clearly better than the teams they are chasing.
Anthony Mantha News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 12
Free Agent Profile: Anthony Mantha
Most years, the leading scorer to actually make it to the open market in a UFA class is typically highly coveted. Generally, within hours of the market opening up, that player has secured a long-term contract and a nice raise on whatever he was making the season before.
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.
Elias Pettersson News / Trade Talk Sports / July 7
Is Elias Pettersson Holding Up a Trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Vancouver Canucks would love to rid themselves of Elias Pettersson and his $11.6 million average annual salary, but that’s been far easier said than done.
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.
Arturs Silovs News / Field Level Media / July 5
Penguins sign F Egor Chinakhov, G Arturs Silovs
Forward Egor Chinakhov signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract to remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Chinakhov, who was a restricted free agent, will earn an average annual salary of $6.25 million.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market
Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 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
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?
In perhaps the most intriguing of several key moves by the Penguins in the early days of free agency, Pittsburgh traded for forward Nick Robertson.
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