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On YouTubeSidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / February 25
Crosby: ‘I was a lot closer than I thought to playing’ in Olympic gold medal game
When news broke Wednesday that Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss at least four weeks, most people probably assumed that he would’ve been nowhere close to playing in the Olympic gold medal game between Canada and the United States.
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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 25
Penguins star Sidney Crosby offers hopeful update about injured reserve stint
Crosby suggested his injury isn't as bad as Penguins fans first feared.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby To Miss 4 Weeks After Olympic Injury
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that Sidney Crosby is expected to miss four weeks after suffering an injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Penguins have placed their captain on injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / February 25
Pens' Sidney Crosby out at least 4 weeks with Olympic injury
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with the lower-body injury he sustained while playing for Team Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25
Penguins Dealt Major Blow with Latest Sidney Crosby Injury Update
Sidney Crosby might have come close to suiting up for Team Canada in the gold medal game, but it’s become clear that he wouldn’t have been anywhere close to healthy had he done so.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 25
Penguins’ Crosby to miss at least four weeks; Letang off IR
It looks like Captain Canada’s injury might’ve been worse than expected. On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward Sidney Crosby on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 25
Penguins reveal Sidney Crosby's fate after suffering injury during Olympics
From the moment Crosby went down and left Canada's semifinal game, it became clear his injury could be severe enough to linger beyond the Olympics.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25
Penguins Place Sidney Crosby On IR, Activate Kris Letang
The lower-body injury Sidney Crosby sustained at the Olympics will significantly impact the rest of his season. According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed their captain on the injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / February 25
Penguins Have Best GM in NHL Right Now
The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have the best general manager in the NHL. The Penguins have had a surprising season in 2025-2026. Under the guidance
Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Penguins’ Return for Tristan Jarry Continues to Grow After Latest Trade
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been heavily scrutinized for how they have handled their retool over the last two seasons. However, after their latest trade, it feels like general manager Kyle Dubas is finally getting some credit for what he is building.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 24
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes
Dubas has been on quite run for the Penguins in terms of roster moves over the past season-and-a-half.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 24
NHL Trade: Penguins Trade Brett Kulak to Colorado for Samuel Girard
With the Olympic Trade Freeze being lifted at 11:59 pm on February 22nd, two days later, the first big trade has occurred as the NHL resumes their season on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Kulak Trade Has Insider Wondering About Stuart Skinner
When Stuart Skinner was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the return package for Tristan Jarry, many around the hockey world felt he was likely to be flipped again before the March 6 deadline.
Brett Kulak News / Field Level Media / February 24
Avalanche acquire D Brett Kulak from Penguins
The Colorado Avalanche acquired Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for fellow defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 24
Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche Swap Veteran Defencemen
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak, the teams announced on Tuesday.
Brett Kulak News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Avalanche Acquire Brett Kulak from the Penguins
The Colorado Avalanche did not wait for very long after the trade freeze was lifted. In a move to address potential depth issues on defense, the Avalanche have acquired veteran defenseman Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 24
Avalanche, Penguins Swap Defenders in Surprise Move
As soon as the NHL roster freeze ended, the entire league picked up the phones. The Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins are two teams jockeying for playoff position and appeared to be in the market for upgrades before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.
Avery Hayes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23
Penguins Recall Avery Hayes
The Penguins announced they’ve recalled right winger Avery Hayes from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. They have an open roster spot, so no corresponding move is required.
Evgeni Malkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19
Penguins, Evgeni Malkin Expected To Discuss Extension
The Penguins are presumed to sit down with icon Evgeni Malkin and discuss an extension before the NHL season starts again next Wednesday, as outlined by David Pagnotta in an article published by The Fourth Period. According to Pagnotta, prior to the Olympic break, it had been planned that GM Kyle Dubas and Malkin’s agent J.P.
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