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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.

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Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Even though it ended in disappointment with a second-round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2025-26 season was an unexpected success for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

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 9

Penguins Team Awards for the 2025-26 Season

The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is now in full swing, as is the beginning of yet another uncomfortably long offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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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.

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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at the Winter Olympics

It is an annual tradition around the NHL that as teams get eliminated, we begin to learn what major injuries their players were attempting to play through.

Stars GM on Jason Robertson: ‘That’s our goal, to get him signed’

Examining Dallas Stars' cap crunch

The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / May 7

Penguins extend F Connor Dewar, D Ilya Solovyov

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to contract extensions on Thursday. Dewar agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million contract, while Solovyov reached a one-year deal worth $850,000.

Ilya Solovyov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7

Penguins Sign Ilya Solovyov To One-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Ilya Solovyov to a one‑year contract extension carrying a cap hit of $850K for the 2026–27 season. The deal keeps the 25‑year‑old in the organization for another year after he split the 2025–26 campaign between the Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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.

Connor Dewar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7

Penguins Sign Connor Dewar To Two-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting a head start on returning some of their depth players from this past season. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have signed forward Connor Dewar to a two-year, $4.5MM ($2.25MM AAV) extension.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

5 Potential Free Agent Destinations for Stuart Skinner

When the Edmonton Oilers traded Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins, it didn’t come as a shock to most fans. Skinner needed a fresh start, and the Oilers wanted someone new between the pipes.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Penguins Need to Choose a Clear Path Moving Forward

The Pittsburgh Penguins just wrapped up a season that no one saw coming. They returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, but lost in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers in six games.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

2 early Penguins trade candidates after 1st-round loss to Flyers

The season for the Pittsburgh Penguins came to a close in disappointing fashion, losing a 1-0 overtime final score last week to the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal.

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Evgeni Malkin News / Yardbarker / May 5

Penguins have yet to make this Evgeni Malkin move amid uncertainty about his future

Attention has turned to Malkin's future in Pittsburgh.

There is a changing of the guard in NHL's Eastern Conference

Penguins’ Dan Muse Nominated for Jack Adams Award After Breakout Season

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Evgeni Malkin to discuss Penguins future with Kyle Dubas

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ season came to an end at the hands of the cross-state Philadelphia Flyers in six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Kyle Dubas News / Professor Press Box / May 3

Kyle Dubas Is Doing It His Way in Pittsburgh, And It’s Working

Here’s something you didn’t necessarily expect to be saying this season: the Pittsburgh Penguins were back in the playoff mix. And a big part of that story is Kyle Dubas quietly doing some pretty sharp work behind the scenes.

Dan Muse News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Penguins’ Dan Muse Nominated for Jack Adams Award After Breakout Season

The Jack Adams Award is reserved for the NHL coach who has had the greatest impact on his team’s success, and in 2025-26, few stories across the league match what Dan Muse accomplished behind the bench of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

3 Most Disappointing Penguins in First Round Loss to Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins waited until it was too late to make it a series. Looking lackadaisical early on, the Penguins fell in a 3-0 hole to the Philadelphia Flyers and fell short in their attempt to climb out.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Penguins Rookie Sends Bold Message After Playoff Exit

Entering the 2025/26 NHL season, not many fans or analysts gave the Pittsburgh Penguins much of a chance with their ageing core and lack of emerging stars.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Malkin open to playing for new NHL team if Penguins don’t make offer

The Pittsburgh Penguins saw their season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion when Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York rifled a series-clinching overtime winner in Game 6 to prevent Pittsburgh from having the opportunity to complete a rare reverse sweep.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Trade Talk Sports / April 30