Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Penguins’ Metro Gap Shows Dubas’ Work Is Not Done

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made their offseason more interesting. That is not the same as making themselves clearly better than the teams they are chasing.

Anthony Mantha News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 12

Free Agent Profile: Anthony Mantha

Most years, the leading scorer to actually make it to the open market in a UFA class is typically highly coveted. Generally, within hours of the market opening up, that player has secured a long-term contract and a nice raise on whatever he was making the season before.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Penguins Have Two Big-Name Targets — But One Deal Looks Much Closer

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been connected to two high-profile forwards this offseason, but based on the latest reporting, one deal appears significantly further along than the other.

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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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Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Penguins’ Center Problem Is Dubas’ Next Test

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason adding options, but adding options is not the same as solving the middle of the ice. That is where the roster still feels unsettled, even after a busy stretch that brought more wingers, defensive depth, goaltending insurance and younger players into the organization.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Anthony Mantha News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

3 Free Agency Fits for Anthony Mantha

Free agency day has come and gone, but there are still quite a few key players who haven’t signed with new teams yet, and one of the most interesting is Anthony Mantha.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Penguins’ McGroarty Squeeze Is Hard to Ignore

The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need to force Rutger McGroarty onto the NHL roster just because of his prospect status. That would be a mistake, especially for a team that has spent the past few seasons trying to get younger without completely tearing apart the veteran structure around Sidney Crosby.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Penguins’ Top 15 Prospects – 2026-27 Preseason Edition

With the offseason in full swing and the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in the rearview mirror, NHL organizations have welcomed new faces to their prospect pipeline, including the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Joel Blomqvist News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Penguins’ Blomqvist Contract Hints at Goalie Plan

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make a splash when they re-signed goaltender Joel Blomqvist on July 5. They did not name him their future starter or make the kind of commitment that immediately changes the depth chart or creates a direct path.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Penguins’ Blue Line Has a Left-Side Problem

The Pittsburgh Penguins have added defensemen this offseason, but they still may not have fixed the actual problem. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has clearly worked on the blue line by moving Parker Wotherspoon, adding Kaedan Korczak, signing Trevor van Riemsdyk and giving the group more NHL experience.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Penguins sign Tomas Galvas to entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up the second of their two 2026 second-round draft picks. On Thursday, the team announced that they have signed defenseman Tomas Galvas to his three-year, entry-level contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Penguins Sign Tomas Galvas To Entry-Level Contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up one of their selections from the 2026 NHL Draft. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have signed defenseman Tomas Galvas to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Penguins’ Trade Board Shows Dubas Needs Bigger Swing

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason making interesting moves, but there is still a difference between making interesting moves and making the move that changes the direction of the roster.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

3 Free Agents the Penguins Didn’t Need to Sign

Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some problems that needed to be addressed.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Penguins’ Wingers Could Be Ideal Trade Targets for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have had a pretty successful offseason thus far, though if there is one area they would still like to address and upgrade, it would be the top six, specifically a top-six winger.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

The Penguins Need To Find Their Next Superstar

It’s been decades since the Pittsburgh Penguins’ fanbase wondered who their next superstar would be, as they’ve been spoiled for 40 years by the likes of Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Sidney Crosby, and Evgeni Malkin.

Elias Pettersson News / Trade Talk Sports / July 7

Is Elias Pettersson Holding Up a Trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins?

The Vancouver Canucks would love to rid themselves of Elias Pettersson and his $11.6 million average annual salary, but that’s been far easier said than done.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 6

Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play

In blending a desire to win and sustain success for the future, the Pittsburgh Penguins made sure to retain one of their surprising key contributors from the 2025-26 season.

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Flames sign Simon Nemec to five-year contract

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 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

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

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year deal

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1