Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mario Lemieux News / Athlon Sports / November 4

In 1999, Mario Lemieux received $20 million in Penguins equity instead of deferred pay; years later, the team's sale to Fenway Sports Group will pay him over $350 million

Mario Lemieux had become one of hockey’s stars when the Pittsburgh Penguins’ financial troubles gave him a decision that would shape his life. The franchise filed for bankruptcy in 1998, leaving the club owing Lemieux more than $26 million in deferred salary.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 3

NHL is doing something very strange for some Hometown Remix games

The NHL rolled out its Hometown Remix collection on Monday, but fans watching on TV and in some arenas are seeing different things on the ice.

Ranking the NHL's Hometown Remix jerseys: Nos. 8-1

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Jake Livanavage News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Penguins Recall Jake Livanavage

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have recalled defenseman Jake Livanavage from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, their AHL affiliate. The 22-year-old Livanavage has been a pleasant, youthful addition to the Penguins organization in their defensive depth.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / November 2

Penguins' disastrous new uniforms are an embarrassing swing and a miss

There are a lot of negatives going against the Pittsburgh Penguins to start their season, but their new jerseys are one of them. It's been teased by the NHL that their clubs would be unveiling "hometown remix" uniforms at some points this season, and well, each team just did.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Penguins’ Malkin, Korczak out day-to-day with lower-body injuries

Some more injury trouble in the Steel City. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kaedan Korczak are considered day-to-day with lower-body injuries.

Evgeni Malkin News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Evgeni Malkin Named Penguins Trade Candidate As Contract Quirk Emerges

Pittsburgh Penguins veteran center Evgeni Malkin could become a trade name to watch after the new year. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, a change in Malkin’s contract protection could open the door to a move.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Penguins Reassign Rutger McGroarty

Earlier this morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they reassigned forward Rutger McGroarty to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The transaction leaves the Penguins with one open roster spot since they didn’t make a corresponding roster move.

Sidney Crosby News / Trade Talk Sports / November 1

Sidney Crosby Has Given the Penguins Something the NHL Doesn’t See Much Anymore

Sidney Crosby has spent most of his hockey life making difficult things look fairly ordinary. He scores, sets up teammates, leads, and keeps finding ways to make a difference.

Sidney Crosby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Crosby Makes History Saturday In Montreal

Just 2:08 into Saturday’s game in Montreal, Sidney Crosby fed Erik Karlsson for a one-timer that beat Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler. Whether you watched the game live, caught it on a TV at the bar, or checked the score on your phone, it may have looked like a routine night for the Penguins captain, who had done this 1,111 times before.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Penguins’ Crosby breaks record for most assists on a single team in NHL history

Sidney Crosby continues to rack up NHL records and milestones. On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins forward surpassed Ray Bourque for the most assists

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / October 31

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Another chapter has been recorded in the record books for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby.

Logan Cooley's buzzer-beater completes hat trick as Mammoth beat Penguins

Blackhawks' Patrick Kane tallies milestone 900th career assist

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade, won't re-sign

Lightning GM responds to Kucherov trade request, draws hard line

6 landing spots for Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Trick but mostly treat: A look at New Jersey Devils' success on Halloween

Nick Robertson News / Professor Press Box / October 31

ex-Maple Leafs Nick Robertson Is Finding Something in Pittsburgh

Toronto Maple Leafs fans have watched Nick Robertson try to find his place in the NHL for several seasons. There were flashes of offence, stretches of frustration and plenty of questions about where he fit in the lineup.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 29

Logan Cooley's buzzer-beater completes hat trick as Mammoth beat Penguins in OT

Logan Cooley, the Utah Mammoth's 22-year-old center forward, was in dominant form against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

Mammoth pull even in final second, cap comeback vs. Penguins in OT

Penguins place Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve, activate Justin Brazeau

NHL Rumors: Larkin Missing, Hyman Update, Penguins Trade Plans

The 'Arizona Coyotes retired numbers' quiz

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 / 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.

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.

Shawn Horcoff News / Yardbarker / October 24

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with buzzer-beater

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.

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23