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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.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bryan Rust News / Inside The Rink / October 21
Penguins Lose 5-4 at Utah; Bryan Rust Injury Ends His Night
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 5-4 to the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City on Monday night. The defeat continued Pittsburgh’s losing streak, and the team shuffled its lines in the setback.
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20
Penguins Shopping Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell
The Pittsburgh Penguins have considered doing a bit of retail therapy early this season. While Kirill Marchenko was being discussed in trade talks around the league, the Penguins poked around that front with one of their own veteran forwards.
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 / The Hockey Writers / October 18
Oilers Should Keep Penguins Veterans on Their Trade Radar
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ willingness to move veteran forwards gives the Edmonton Oilers reason to call Kyle Dubas. It does not necessarily give them reason to make a trade immediately.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 17
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby passes Thornton for seventh in NHL all-time assists
Sidney Crosby’s start to the 2026-27 season might not be as productive as hoped, but his legend continued to grow on Friday night, as he rose up the NHL’s all-time assist list. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain posted the 1,110th assist of his illustrious career against the Colorado Avalanche in a 5-2 loss.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 16
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12
Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson, send Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch to Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that have acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry
It is a harsh reminder that only Father Time is undefeated in sports. He comes for everybody eventually, no matter how great that player is, and he is unforgiving when he does.
Andrei Kuzmenko News / Yardbarker / September 24
Penguins offer support to Andrei Kuzmenko after tragic loss of his father
Kuzmenko signed a one-year, $5M contract to join the Penguins this past July, and he is slated to be part of the team’s third line.
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