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Penguins’ Tommy Novak Extension Raises Stakes for Hendrix Lapierre

Penguins’ Tommy Novak Extension Raises Stakes for Hendrix Lapierre

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ decision to extend Tommy Novak created longer-term stability in the middle of their lineup. It also made Hendrix Lapierre one of the players facing the most pressure when training camp begins.

Sidney Crosby News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
5 Sidney Crosby Milestones Within Reach in 2026-27

5 Sidney Crosby Milestones Within Reach in 2026-27

Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with several major NHL milestones within reach during the 2026-27 season. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain enters the season with 654 goals, 1,107 assists and 1,761 points through 1,420 regular-season games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
Penguins Should Become the NHL’s August Salary-Cap Broker

Penguins Should Become the NHL’s August Salary-Cap Broker

The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached August with enough salary-cap space to solve someone else’s problem. PuckPedia projects Pittsburgh to have roughly $13.7 million in available space under the NHL’s $104 million ceiling.

Melvin Fernstrom News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
Penguins’ Melvin Fernstrom Faces a Make-or-Break Development Season

Penguins’ Melvin Fernstrom Faces a Make-or-Break Development Season

Melvin Fernstrom’s first full season under contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins included a disappointing start, an encouraging restart and an injury that prevented a definitive evaluation.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz
Isaiah George News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
Penguins Should Target Isaiah George—But Not at Any Price

Penguins Should Target Isaiah George—But Not at Any Price

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have the ingredients for a smart trade discussion, even if there is no indication the Metropolitan Division rivals have started one.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Brady Peddle News / The Hockey Writers / August 2
Penguins’ Brady Peddle Is an Overlooked Prospect Worth Watching

Penguins’ Brady Peddle Is an Overlooked Prospect Worth Watching

Brady Peddle was temporarily overlooked in PensBurgh’s annual Top 25 Under 25 rankings. His place within the Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect system may be easy to overlook for similar reasons.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 1
Could a Maple Leafs’ Rumored Blockbuster Still Happen — Through the Penguins?

Could a Maple Leafs’ Rumored Blockbuster Still Happen — Through the Penguins?

Josh Yohe’s report that the Pittsburgh Penguins might shelve their big swings until 2027 reads, on the surface, like bad news for fans who were hoping GM Kyle Dubas would make a significant move.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 31
Penguins’ $63 Million Gamble Makes 2026-27 a Bridge Season

Penguins’ $63 Million Gamble Makes 2026-27 a Bridge Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the offseason with the resources to make a major addition. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 31
Penguins Prospect Zam Plante Is Entering a Decision Season

Penguins Prospect Zam Plante Is Entering a Decision Season

Zam Plante produced one of the strongest offensive seasons in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool, but the next step in his development remains less certain than the numbers suggest.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31
Penguins Could Push Failed Big Summer Trade Plans to 2027 Offseason

Penguins Could Push Failed Big Summer Trade Plans to 2027 Offseason

Josh Yohe of The Athletic took a look at what’s being deemed a disappointing summer for the Pittsburgh Penguins and GM Kyle Dubas, and wondered if the big swings the organization was trying to make could be pushed back another year.

Evgeni Malkin News / The Hockey Writers / July 31
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Has a Crucial Role Beyond Scoring

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Has a Crucial Role Beyond Scoring

Evgeni Malkin turns 40 today, but the most meaningful story about this milestone birthday has little to do with his age. Malkin remains productive enough to help the Pittsburgh Penguins on the ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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 / The Hockey Writers / July 31
Penguins’ Tommy Novak Extension Carries Real Risk

Penguins’ Tommy Novak Extension Carries Real Risk

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension, keeping him off the free-agent market next summer. The deal begins in 2027-28 and runs through 2029-30, with a $4.65 million average annual value.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 31
Penguins sign Tommy Novak to three-year contract extension

Penguins sign Tommy Novak to three-year contract extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday morning that they have signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension that will kick in at the start of the 2027-28 season.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz
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Thomas Novak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31
Penguins act early, sign Tommy Novak to three-year extension

Penguins act early, sign Tommy Novak to three-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Tommy Novak has been signed to a three-year contract extension. 

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin has a crucial role beyond scoring
Oilers would have gotten their guy 'if they’d just waited a week'
Maple Leafs host clears up ridiculous Gavin McKenna rumor
Canadiens need to consider trading defenseman Arber Xhekaj
Swedish team backs out of contract after signing Cal Foote
What is Matthew Schaefer going to make? His contract will shock people
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 29
Penguins’ Guentzel Trade Faces Another Loss

Penguins’ Guentzel Trade Faces Another Loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith to the Carolina Hurricanes in March 2024 for Michael Bunting, prospects Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev, and Cruz Lucius, plus conditional first- and fifth-round draft picks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 28
Penguins’ Biggest Offensive Question Is Finishing, Not Chance Creation

Penguins’ Biggest Offensive Question Is Finishing, Not Chance Creation

The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need to completely redesign their offense. They already proved they can create dangerous opportunities. Pittsburgh led the NHL with 740 high-danger shots on goal last season and finished third in scoring at 3.54 goals per game.

Carter Sanderson News / The Hockey Writers / July 28
Penguins Prospect Carter Sanderson Making Unexpected World Junior Push

Penguins Prospect Carter Sanderson Making Unexpected World Junior Push

Carter Sanderson entered the World Junior Summer Showcase as one of the more overlooked prospects in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. It took only one game for him to change that.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 27
Penguins’ 5 Remaining Offseason Questions

Penguins’ 5 Remaining Offseason Questions

The Pittsburgh Penguins have already done most of their offseason work. That does not mean the offseason is completely finished. That is the natural place for this team to be in late July.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 27
Penguins’ 5 Possible NHL Debuts in 2026-27

Penguins’ 5 Possible NHL Debuts in 2026-27

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool is getting deeper, but not every young player is close to the NHL. That distinction is important. Pittsburgh has spent the last few years adding young talent through trades, draft picks, and college or professional signings.

Kyle Dubas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25
Did Kyle Dubas Misread The Summer Market?

Did Kyle Dubas Misread The Summer Market?

What a difference a few months can make. The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the playoffs as perhaps the feel-good story of the season, defying many NHL projections that had them as a lottery team and instead making the playoffs to everyone’s surprise.

Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25
At What Point Will the Penguins Try to Trade Erik Karlsson?

At What Point Will the Penguins Try to Trade Erik Karlsson?

Josh Yohe of The Athletic was asked in a recent mailbag column about Erik Karlsson‘s future, specifically as it pertains to his staying with the Pittsburgh Penguins after his contract expires next season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 22
Penguins' interest in Wright could reveal their plan after Crosby

Penguins' interest in Shane Wright could reveal their plan after Sidney Crosby

Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have controlled the top two center positions for the Penguins for nearly two decades.

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22
Penguins Could Lean Heavily On Unproven Talent Next Season

Penguins Could Lean Heavily On Unproven Talent Next Season

As it stands today, the Pittsburgh Penguins have effectively shut the door on many of their young forwards making an impact next season but have left their defense and net wide open.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 6
Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play

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
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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

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