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Carter Sanderson News / The Hockey Writers / August 4
Penguins Prospect Carter Sanderson Forced His Way Into World Junior Conversation
Carter Sanderson entered the World Junior Summer Showcase as one of the less-prominent forwards competing for the United States. He left the opening game as one of the most noticeable players at the event.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 4
NHL Network Ranking Exposes Penguins’ Top-Six Ceiling
The Pittsburgh Penguins still have productive wingers, but the NHL Network’s latest ranking suggests they do not have an elite one. NHL Network released its top 20 wingers entering the 2026-27 season, and no Penguins made the list.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 4
Penguins’ 5 Must-See Home Games in 2026-27
Pittsburgh Penguins fans can begin selecting which games they want to attend when single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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?"
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 4
Penguins face uncomfortable reason top players no longer want to play in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins once had little trouble convincing established players to join them. But the sales pitch has changed and is much less enticing.
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.
Hendrix Lapierre News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
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
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
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
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.
Isaiah George News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
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.
Brady Peddle News / The Hockey Writers / August 2
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.
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 1
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
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
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
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
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 31
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
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 28
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.
Kyle Dubas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25
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?
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 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.
Anthony Mantha News / Yardbarker / July 16
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.
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.
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