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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.

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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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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Penguins in on Stars’ Jason Robertson as Kyle Dubas looks to make a splash

Following a tough series loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to improve. Pittsburgh is reportedly getting involved this offseason with Dallas Stars star Jason Robertson.

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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 / 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.

Pittsburgh Penguins 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.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27

Watch Sidney Crosby welcome Liam, Markus Ruck to Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins shocked observers this season when they played consistent hockey during the regular season and made the playoffs after failing to earn a spot in the postseason the three previous seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Penguins draft defenseman Tomas Galvas with No. 54 pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins took a chance on a long-term project by drafting defenseman Tomas Galvas from Bílí Tygři Liberec in the Czech Extraliga with the No.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Penguins Draft Markus Ruck 39th Overall

With the 39th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins have selected Markus Ruck from the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Penguins select Markus Ruck No. 39 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Kyle Dubas did the thing. The Pittsburgh Penguins have selected forward Markus Ruck with the No. 39 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Draft. Less than a day prior, the Penguins took Ruck’s twin brother, Liam, with the 22nd overall pick.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Penguins Draft Liam Ruck 22nd Overall

With the 22nd pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins have selected Liam Ruck from the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Penguins select Liam Ruck No. 22 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Pittsburgh Penguins have selected right winger Liam Ruck with the No. 22 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Draft. Ruck was projected to be selected around 28th or 29th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 10th and as low as 50th.

Mike Reilly News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Mike Reilly Could Add Veteran Depth to the Penguins Defense

The Pittsburgh Penguins have some work to do on defense this offseason. They are more than likely not re-signing Ryan Shea, and that is going to leave a hole.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Draft Nation / June 26

2026 NHL Draft Needs: Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2026 NHL Draft facing a reality that would have been difficult to imagine just a few years ago. For nearly two decades, the organization built around Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang remained one of the NHL’s premier contenders.

Hendrix Lapierre News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Hendrix Lapierre

First reported by Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins are acquiring Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals. A few moments later, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reported that the Capitals would be receiving a 2027 third-round pick and San Jose’s 2028 fifth-round pick.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / June 23

Hoffmann family's Penguins purchase unanimously approved by NHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to begin a new ownership chapter after the NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the franchise's sale to the Hoffmann Family of Companies on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

NHL approves sale of Pittsburgh Penguins to Hoffmann Family

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Tuesday that the NHL has officially approved the sale of the team to Hoffmann Family of Companies, a family-owned firm based in the United States.

Taylor Gauthier News / Inside The Rink / June 17

Pittsburgh Penguins Re-Sign Goaltender Taylor Gauthier to One-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have ensured that goaltender Taylor Gauthier will remain in the organization, announcing Tuesday that they have signed the netminder to a one-year contract extension for the 2026-27 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Two Familiar Penguins Players Pop Up in Trade Rumors Again

Kyle Dubas “isn’t itching to trade veteran forwards Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell, but, much like last summer, both are available,” writes Josh Yohe of The Athletic on Monday.

Evgeni Malkin News / Yardbarker / May 27