Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kaedan Korczak News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Penguins Bet on Kaedan Korczak’s Upside

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not just trade one defenseman for another. They made the kind of move that feels small at first, then starts to say more the longer it sits.

Anthony Mantha News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Buyer Beware When It Comes To Anthony Mantha

Forward Anthony Mantha has all the tools to be an NHL star. He has size, can skate, and has good hands and vision. But for much of his career, he has been maligned for never playing with a ton of heart and for disappearing when games matter most.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to 2-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced they have signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year contract. The deal is worth $4 million per season.

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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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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract

A young scorer has signed his first NHL contract. On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Atley Calvert to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Penguins sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to two-year contract

The NHL free agent frenzy is officially underway, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have made their first move on the market. The Penguins have signed veteran right-handed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year contract with an annual average value of $4 million per season.

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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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Penguins To Sign Trevor van Riemsdyk

According to TSN’s Chris Johnston, the Pittsburgh Penguins are signing defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk. This will mark Pittsburgh’s first move of free agency, bringing in an impactful depth defenseman one day after swapping Parker Wotherspoon for Kaedan Korczak in a deal with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Penguins Acquire Nicholas Robertson

According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Pittsburgh Penguins are acquiring Nicholas Robertson from the Toronto Maple Leafs. TSN’s Chris Johnston followed on LeBrun’s report, indicating that the Maple Leafs would receive a fourth-round pick from the Penguins.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Darnell Nurse to Pittsburgh Hinges on Taking Back Penguins Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers have had a hard time trading Darnell Nurse, and if they really are insistent on doing so, then GM Stan Bowman may need to bend on some of his current stances.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Penguins and Nailers’ Relationship May Be Coming to an End

The Hoffmann Family of Companies received approval from the NHL to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 23. Considering the Hoffmann Family of Companies also owns the ECHL’s Florida Everblades, tthey may be interested in switching the Penguins’ ECHL affiliate from the Wheeling Nailers to the Everblades.

Parker Wotherspoon News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Penguins acquire Korczak from Golden Knights for Wotherspoon

According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Kaeden Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Parker Wotherspoon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Golden Knights, Penguins swap Kaeden Korczak, Parker Wotherspoon

According to an announcement from the Vegas Golden Knights, the defending Western Conference champions have traded defenseman Kaedan Korczak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Parker Wotherspoon.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Oilers Linked to Penguins’ Three-Time 30-Goal Winger

The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins are no strangers to making trades, and that appears to potentially be the case again—only this time it isn’t revolving around Darnell Nurse.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Jets acquire Jack St. Ivany from Penguins for David Gustafsson

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets are making a minor player swap ahead of free agency, as the Jets are acquiring defenseman Jack St. Ivany from the Pens in exchange for center David Gustafsson.

Parker Wotherspoon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Assessing The Parker Wotherspoon Extension Possibilities

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a surprising 2025-26 season, making the playoffs in the Metropolitan Division and defying expectations. One player who really excelled was defenseman Parker Wotherspoon, who was signed last summer to a two-year, $2MM ($1MM AAV) contract and was expected to be a spare part on the Penguins’ defensive core.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Get to Know the Penguins’ 2026 Draft Class

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone, taking place this weekend (June 26 and 27), and the Pittsburgh Penguins ended up selecting six players this year.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / June 27

Penguins reunite Ruck twins in Day 2 of NHL draft

The Pittsburgh Penguins made the biggest family play of Day 2 at the 2026 NHL Draft, completing the Ruck twin set Saturday in Buffalo. After selecting Liam Ruck with the No.