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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29
What If The Ville Koivunen Contract Works Out?
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas took a page from the Tampa Bay Rays’ playbook by signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32MM extension this past summer.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29
Penguins make flurry of roster moves ahead of Mammoth clash
The Pittsburgh Penguins have begun to turn things around after a challenging start to the 2026-27 NHL season, winning two games in a row and looking to make it three for the first time this year against the visiting Utah Mammoth on Thursday night.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28
Rebounding Penguins get another shot at Mammoth
Have the Pittsburgh Penguins turned a corner since capping a fruitless four-game road trip with a 5-4 setback to the Utah Mammoth on Oct. 19? The Penguins can complete a sweep of their three-game homestand when they host the Mammoth on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / October 28
Ben Kindel's return gives him a golden opportunity to become a superstar
Following the medical episode that happened to Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel, many wondered if he would ever return. Luckily, the organization handled the situation with promptness and class.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 28
Penguins place Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve, activate Justin Brazeau
The Pittsburgh Penguins have done some shuffling with their roster, as they’ve placed winger Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve and activated winger Justin Brazeau from IR on Wednesday.
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28
Penguins Announce Multiple Roster Moves
The Pittsburgh Penguins are returning one of their best free-agent acquisitions from a season ago. According to a team announcement, the Penguins activated forward Justin Brazeau from the injured reserve and placed Elmer Söderblom on it in a corresponding roster move.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / October 27
Penguins path to the playoffs just got tougher after rival's massive trade
The good news is that the Pittsburgh Penguins have a lot of the season left to get back into the playoff mix, the bad news is things are trending against them.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27
Preliminary Plans for a Penguins Sell-Off Underway, Big Names Available
After a surprise playoff berth last spring, the Pittsburgh Penguins have stumbled out of the gate, sitting at 5-6-1 through 12 games. They are sixth in the Metropolitan Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference by points percentage.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Penguins’ Ben Kindel returns to practice, speaks out after medical episode
The Pittsburgh Penguins recently went through a scary situation, when young forward Ben Kindel had to receive medical treatment during a flight. Kindel is now speaking for the first time after returning to team practice.
Ville Koivunen News / Pens Labyrinth / October 26
Penguins' biggest offseason gamble is finally starting to look like it might pay off
It hasn't been the start to the season that the Pittsburgh Penguins were hoping for, but it hasn't all been bad. They are in the middle of the standings and have a shot at turning things around if they can figure out a perfect blend of veteran presence and an influx of young players.
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.
Cam Johnson News / Inside The Rink / October 27
ECHL: Cam Johnson Earns Goaltender of the Week 10/19-10/25/2026
Winning has become familiar territory for Florida Everblades goaltender Cam Johnson. Four games into the 2026-27 ECHL season, the veteran goaltender is undefeated, has already recorded his first shutout, and has added another league honor to his growing collection.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 27
Rumor Mill: Maple Leafs Trade Targets on the Penguins
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 7-4-2 in their first season under general manager John Chayka. The Pittsburgh Penguins are 5-6-1 under general manager Kyle Dubas and head coach Dan Muse.
Bryan Rust News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26
Why Penguins must trade Bryan Rust amid disappointing start
The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 NHL season after returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022 last spring.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 24
Ville Koivunen scores OT winner as Penguins rally past Predators
Ville Koivunen scored with 1:16 left in overtime for the ailing Pittsburgh Penguins, who rallied to take down the visiting Nashville Predators 3-2 on Saturday night.
Samuel Girard News / Field Level Media / October 24
Penguins place D Samuel Girard on injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed veteran defenseman Samuel Girard on injured reserve Saturday. Girard, 28, sustained a lower-body injury during a 6-2 road loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 24
Penguins place Sam Girard on injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins will continue to be without one of their veteran defensemen for the time being, as the team announced on Saturday that it has placed Sam Girard on injured reserve.
Avery Hayes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24
Penguins Place Sam Girard On IR, Recall Avery Hayes
The Penguins announced Saturday that they’ve placed defenseman Sam Girard on injured reserve and recalled forward Avery Hayes from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Shawn Horcoff News / Yardbarker / October 24
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 24
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.
Benjamin Kindel 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 / Yardbarker / October 16
Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on NHL all-time leaderboard
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is one of the best playmakers the NHL has ever seen, and even as he plays into his late 30s, that is still very obvious.
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