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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's NHL record
Making history just by setting foot on the ice on Wednesday night, Sidney Crosby captained the Pittsburgh Penguins to a win in their season-opening game in Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 30
Five Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins season
It's showtime, as the Penguins kick off their 2026-27 campaign where their playoff series came to an end in Philadelphia against the Flyers. With a new
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 30
5 bold season predictions that will leave Penguins' fans blood boiling
With the regular season about to kick off for the Pittsburgh Penguins, there is a gloom in the air. Yes, the club shocked everyone by making the playoffs last season, but after an offseason of turnover, there doesn't seem to be much hope going into the year.
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?"
Blake Lizotte News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30
Penguins Activate Blake Lizotte From IR
The Pittsburgh Penguins are already receiving relief from the tension caused by a loaded injured reserve to start the season. Center Blake Lizotte has been activated off of IR, setting him up to play in Pittsburgh’s season opener on Wednesday night.
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.
NHL News / Total Apex Sports / September 30
Penguins vs. Flyers preview: Battle of Pennsylvania opens 2026-27 season
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers open the 2026-27 season Wednesday night in a rematch of last spring’s Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, which Philadelphia won in six games.
Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / September 30
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sets NHL record for longest tenure as captain
Sidney Crosby has set another NHL record. The future Hockey Hall of Famer is entering his 20th season as the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and is now the longest-tenured captain in NHL history.
Tristan Jarry News / Pens Labyrinth / September 30
It only took one game for ex-Penguins goalie to make the Oilers regret everything
It hasn't even been a full calendar year since the Pittsburgh Penguins fleeced the Edmonton Oilers in the Tristan Jarry trade. He was dealt to the Canadian team on December 12 of last season, and many thought he could rebound on a new team.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 29
7 Penguins stars who could be traded before the deadline if the season falls apart
Hopes might be high going into the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but many should be careful of high expectations. Their core group of franchise icons have gotten a year older, and the club saw a ton of turnover throughout their lineup since last season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 29
Penguins’ Kyle Dubas drops Sidney Crosby contract update ahead of 2026-27 season
Sidney Crosby has been the face of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise for many years. Crosby is about to enter his 22nd season with Pittsburgh, and the final year of his contract.
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 / Pens Labyrinth / September 29
Kyle Dubas' unfiltered Evgeni Malkin comment puts his future in doubt
With the Pittsburgh Penguins season set to begin, their general manager Kyle Dubas held a press conference to address the state of the team. He believes this club has the makings to push for playoff contention once again, but he wasn't super optimistic.
Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
How many points will Sidney Crosby get in 2026-27?
The NHL season is set to get underway tomorrow, and there are plenty of major storylines for fans to sink their teeth into throughout the league. One of the most historically relevant ones is just how high Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby can climb on the NHL’s all-time point leader list.
Matt Nieto News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
Matt Nieto announces retirement from NHL after 12 seasons
A gritty veteran is moving on from his playing days. Longtime forward Matt Nieto announced via Instagram on Monday that he is retiring from the NHL. Nieto, 33, most recently played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2024-25 season, in which he had a goal and two assists for three points in 32 games.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
Penguins’ Dubas: ‘I’m not going to do this day-to-day, year-by-year thing’ with Malkin
The Pittsburgh Penguins are just about 48 hours away from getting their 2026-27 regular season underway as they look to follow up last year’s surprisingly strong effort by earning a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again.
Matt Nieto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28
Matt Nieto Announces Retirement
Veteran forward Matt Nieto announced his retirement from professional hockey today, ending a career that spanned 12 years and over 700 NHL games. Nieto,
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).
Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / September 26
Penguins Sidney Crosby's Ready for Another Season
Sidney Crosby is ready for another season. And, honestly, at this point in his career, that's still kind of fun to write. Crosby scored a goal Saturday as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 in their preseason finale.
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins 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.
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.
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.
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.
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