Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Shawn Horcoff News / Yardbarker / October 24

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with buzzer-beater

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with stunning buzzer-beater

At this point, Western Michigan needs to completely scrub Michigan from all of its upcoming sports schedules. It doesn't seem worth the chaos or frustration.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Penguins Face Scary Situation as Ben Kindel Collapses on Team Plane

The Pittsburgh Penguins faced a frightening situation after forward Ben Kindel collapsed aboard the team plane during their return from Salt Lake City.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor McDavid joins rare club with latest 5-point game

Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season

The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show.

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture

Roope Hintz forces OT, then tallies winner as Stars overtake Jets

Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights

Tim Stutzle's chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 22

Arturs Silovs stops 26 shots as Penguins blank Panthers

Nick Robertson scored two goals, Arturs Silovs made 26 saves and the host Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win against the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Internal Budget Could Influence Penguins’ Trading

A wave of changes in Pittsburgh Penguins ownership could be having its effects on hockey operations. The team is reportedly shopping around multiple veterans to open up lineup space for emerging prospects.

Bryan Rust News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Penguins’ Bryan Rust out at least six weeks with lower-body injury

Bryan Rust’s poor injury luck continues, as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse announced on Thursday that the winger will be out for at least six weeks with a lower-body injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Penguins’ Bryan Rust Out Six Weeks, Rutger McGroarty And Chase Pietila Recalled

This morning the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Bryan Rust has been placed on injured reserve, while Rutger McGroarty and Chase Pietila have been recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Bryan Rust News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Penguins Lose Bryan Rust, Complicating Possible Oilers Trade Pitch

Pittsburgh’s latest injury could throw a wrench into a possible trade idea with the Edmonton Oilers. The Penguins have placed forward Bryan Rust on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 22

Penguins F Ben Kindel back in Pittsburgh after fainting on team plane

Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh after he was hospitalized in Salt Lake City and might even return to practice as soon as next week, general manager Kyle Dubas said Thursday.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 22

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

The NHL community was concerned to learn that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel had experienced a medical episode on the team's plane.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Penguins Offer Update on Ben Kindel’s Health Following Scary Plane Incident

There was a scary incident this week as Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on a team plane about 10 minutes into the flight. The plane was rerouted back to Salt Lake City, where Kindel was rushed to a nearby medical facility for testing.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Penguins’ Ben Kindel collapsed during team flight, GM Kyle Dubas says

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on the team’s flight from Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday, shortly after takeoff, according

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Penguins, worried about Ben Kindel's condition, face off with Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins return to the ice against the visiting Florida Panthers on Thursday night, two days after a health scare involving Ben Kindel. The 19-year-old forward experienced a medical episode on the team flight out of Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

Dan Muse News / Pens Labyrinth / October 21

Dan Muse faces an extremely difficult decision with the Penguins

Although it hasn't been all bad for the Pittsburgh Penguins to start the season, there has been a lot of tragic outcomes. There seems to have been little or no plan in mind while building their roster this offseason, and now Dan Muse has a tough job every day.

Rickard Rakell News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

30-Goal Forward’s Time May Finally Be Winding Down with Penguins

It sounds like the Pittsburgh Penguins are likely to trade Rickard Rakell. As news surfaces that the Penguins are looking to trade older players for youth, Rakell’s name is surfacing as the most logical trade candidate.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 20

Penguins forward Ben Kindel hospitalized after medical emergency on team plane

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was hospitalized Tuesday after experiencing a medical episode aboard the team's flight home from Salt Lake City.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Penguins team plane halted by ‘medical episode’ involving Ben Kindel

The Pittsburgh Penguins are going through a tough season so far, and things got even more bizarre on Tuesday. The Penguins team plane had to stop a trip and land after a medical episode involving one of the players, per the team.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Penguins Plane Returns to Utah After Medical Episode Involving Ben Kindel

A 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Monday night quickly became an afterthought for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who say forward Ben Kindel is in stable condition following a medical episode on the team’s flight home.

Benjamin Kindel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Penguins’ Benjamin Kindel Taken To Hospital

In a scary announcement from the Pittsburgh Penguins, forward Benjamin Kindel has been taken to a hospital following a medical episode on the team’s plane.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

The 2 forwards Penguins could be shopping amid concerning start

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a rocky start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Pittsburgh is just 3-6-1 through their first 10 games. As a result, the Penguins are reportedly looking to shop two forwards.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Viral Sports News / October 20

Pittsburgh Penguins Aggressively Trying to Trade 2 Players

The Pittsburgh Penguins have begun exploring ways to accelerate their shift toward youth, with veteran forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell emerging as the primary candidates for a trade.

Owen Pickering News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Pittsburgh Penguins May Cut Ties With 6-Foot-5 First-Round Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins may look to move on from 6-foot-5 defenseman Owen Pickering, their first-round selection in the 2022 NHL Draft. Pickering, a Manitoba native, was taken 21st overall out of the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Penguins' Trade Plans Emerge After Slow Start to 2026-27 Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins appear ready to accelerate their transition to a younger roster, with general manager Kyle Dubas willing to move veteran players for future assets.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 16

Avalanche's T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

In the same game that Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby advanced on another all-time list, further cementing his place as a legend of the game, a member of the Colorado Avalanche reached a career milestone of his own.

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on NHL all-time leaderboard

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