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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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 / 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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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

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.

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.

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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

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

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).

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.