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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 28
3 Penguins roster cuts that have genuinely caught everyone by surprise
As roster decisions get announced by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team has made some shocking moves. Injuries have been the constant enemy of the club early in this portion of the calendar where they ramp up for the regular season ahead.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 27
Penguins place four players on injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have placed centers Ben Kindel and Blake Lizotte, winger Justin Brazeau and defenseman Ryan Graves on injured reserve going into the regular season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27
Penguins Place Four On Injured Reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the season with a limited lineup. Four Penguins have been placed on injured reserve – forwards Blake Lizotte (upper-body), Justin Brazeau (lower-body), Benjamin Kindel (lower-body) and defenseman Ryan Graves (knee).
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?"
Andrei Kuzmenko News / The Spun / September 25
NHL Star Andrei Kuzmenko Takes Leave Of Absence After Father Killed During Fishing Trip
The Pittsburgh Penguins confirmed this week that Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence. It was sadly reported this week that Kuzmenko’s father, Alexander, was killed by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia.
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 25
These Penguins have been the biggest training camp disappointments so far
With training camp for the Pittsburgh Penguins in full swing, the team has been able to get a close-up view of their upcoming roster decisions. Some players have used the added opportunities to their advantage while others have seen their stock within the organization sink.
Erik Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24
Projecting Erik Karlsson’s Future With The Penguins
Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports wrote last week about the uncertainty surrounding Pittsburgh Penguins superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson. The three-time Norris Trophy winner is in the final year of his eight-year, $92MM contract and is coming off his best season in Pittsburgh, having tallied 66 points in 75 games last year.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 24
Penguins' Ben Kindel's lower-body injury 'looking more week-to-week'
The Pittsburgh Penguins have provided an update on the status of center Ben Kindel’s lower-body injury, with it appearing to be worse than initially thought.
Andrei Kuzmenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24
Penguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko To Take Leave Of Absence
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Andrei Kuzmenko will take a personal leave of absence following the death of his father, per King Jemison of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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.
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.
Benjamin Kindel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24
Penguins Downgrade Benjamin Kindel To Week-To-Week
The Pittsburgh Penguins could be without an important energy piece to begin the 2026-27 season. The team expects center Benjamin Kindel to be out week-to-week, director of minor league operations Amanda Kessel told media including Dan Potash of SportsNet Pittsburgh.
Nick Robertson News / Professor Press Box / September 24
Maybe Nick Robertson Just Needed to Get Out of Toronto
Some hockey players you just keep rooting for, even when you know the numbers don't quite make the argument. Nick Robertson has always been one of those players for me.
Arturs Silovs News / Pens Labyrinth / September 23
Penguins may already have a serious goalie problem after one exhibition game
Going into training camp and the Pittsburgh Penguins seemed fairly content with Arturs Silovs as a strong option as a goalie for their team this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 22
Penguins roster hopefuls already forcing their way into the NHL conversation
It's still the early days of training camp for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but there are already early standouts. With a crowded group in a competitive environment, the Penguins will have some tough roster decisions when those need to be finalized.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 22
Ex GM reveals failed Penguins trade would have brought back franchise icon
One of the best traits of former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was his quality of being an open book. He wasn't afraid to say what was on his mind and what he planned on doing with his team.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 22
One massive Penguins question looms over the beginning of training Camp
Getting younger is something the Pittsburgh Penguins have been trying to accomplish since Kyle Dubas took over as the general manager. The issue is that his plan has not gone smoothly, and now the club sits in a state of limbo.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22
Penguins dealt disappointing injury update on bottom-6 forward
The Pittsburgh Penguins hope to put another memorable season together in 2026-27. Pittsburgh is getting a concerning injury update about two of its players.
Kevin Hayes News / Field Level Media / September 21
F Kevin Hayes retires after 805 games with 5 teams
Forward Kevin Hayes is hanging up his skates after scoring 446 points across 12 NHL seasons with five teams. The retirement announcement was made Monday by the KHL following a brief stint with a Russian club.
Evgeni Malkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 20
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin gets real on retirement chances after 2026-27 season
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin this summer to a one-year contract. Malkin was set to hit unrestricted free agency on July 1. He wanted to play another season in the NHL.
Evgeni Malkin News / Athlon Sports / September 19
Evgeni Malkin Makes Retirement Admission Before 21st NHL Season
Evgeni Malkin is about to begin his 21st NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the 40-year-old isn’t ready to commit himself to playing beyond the one-year deal he signed in May.
Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Erik Karlsson Makes Admission About Future With Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson has entered training camp with one year remaining on his eight-year, $92 million contract and an uncertain long-term future.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 16
Penguins' Sidney Crosby gives contract update as season opener approaches
Is an extension on the horizon for Crosby?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 31
Penguins facing a major logjam at forward
The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of depth up front heading into the 2026-27 season. However, having too many NHL-caliber forwards can create problems of its own. The forward logjam leaves management with difficult decisions before the regular season begins.
Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 18
Update on contract situation involving Penguins' Sidney Crosby emerges
This past May, Crosby revealed that he was "not at all" thinking about retiring after the 2026-27 NHL season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 5
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.
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