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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27
Penguins Are Betting Big On Young Inexperienced Goaltenders
A lot of folks might look at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ aging roster and think their biggest gamble is on an ageing core of superstars. One could also look at their defense and think the team is gambling that some right-shot defensemen can play the left side.
Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
A Lot to Unpack with the Erik Karlsson Trade to Toronto Rumor
Another big name is being linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this time, the conversation around Erik Karlsson joining the team’s blue line this season is sparking serious debate.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / August 26
NHL insider reveals shocking Trade scenario that could send Penguins star to Canada
Even though those within the Pittsburgh Penguins organization have high hopes of making the playoffs this year, that wish might not come true. On paper they are worse than they were the last time they hit the ice.
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?"
Erik Karlsson News / Trade Talk Sports / August 26
Erik Karlsson predicted to land with the Maple Leafs
Erik Karlsson’s future with the Pittsburgh Penguins beyond this upcoming season is uncertain, and as a result, some are already speculating and predicting what’s to come for the three-time Norris Trophy winner.
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.
Kevin Hayes News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
UFA Kevin Hayes Signs in the KHL
On Monday, Ak Bars of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) have signed NHL UFA forward Kevin Hayes to a one-year deal. The forward spent the past two seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, recording eight points with four goals and four assists in 28 regular-season games in 2025-2026.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / August 25
Veteran NHLer Kevin Hayes signs one-year contract in KHL
Longtime NHL center Kevin Hayes has signed a one-year contract with KHL club Ak Bars Kazan, the league announced on its English-language social media channels Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24
Penguins’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. It was a brief absence for Sidney Crosby and his teammates, missing just the last two postseasons.
Kyle Dubas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22
Kyle Dubas opens up about Penguins goaltending battle ahead of 2026-27 season
The Pittsburgh Penguins hope for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2026-27 campaign. Pittsburgh is looking at its young prospects to help out during the next campaign.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / August 22
Marc-André Fleury: The Goalie Who Made Hockey Feel Human
Today it was announced that Marc-André Fleury was inducted into the Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame. There have been better statistical goalies than Fleury.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21
Inside The Decline Of Kevin Hayes
There is perhaps no more interesting decline in the NHL than that of forward Kevin Hayes. Seven years ago, the then-27-year-old Hayes signed a seven-year, $49.9MM contract with the Philadelphia Flyers that was clearly an overpay at the time, but it aged like milk left in the hot summer sun of California.
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.
Sidney Crosby News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby Mentioned in Shocking Trade Suggestion
Sidney Crosby remains one of the most respected figures in Pittsburgh sports history, a player whose career has been defined by excellence and loyalty to the Penguins franchise.
Cruz Lucius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20
Ducks Sign Cruz Lucius To Entry-Level Contract
The Anaheim Ducks have announced the signing of prospect forward Cruz Lucius to an entry-level contract. The Ducks acquired Lucius’ signing rights in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins yesterday.
Cruz Lucius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19
Ducks Acquire Cruz Lucius From Penguins
The Anaheim Ducks have taken advantage of a bad situation for the Pittsburgh Penguins. According to a team announcement, the Ducks have acquired forward prospect Cruz Lucius from the Penguins in exchange for future considerations.
Cruz Lucius News / Daily Faceoff / August 19
Penguins trade Cruz Lucius to Ducks for future considerations
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired the signing rights to forward prospect Cruz Lucius from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for future considerations, the clubs announced Wednesday afternoon.
Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / August 19
Sidney Crosby's Agent Sends Clear Message on Penguins Captain's Future
Sidney Crosby is once again heading into an NHL season while entering the final year of his contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The situation already happened as recently as 2024, but the circumstances surrounding Crosby’s future now appear far different than they did two summers ago when he signed a two-year, $17.4 million contract.
Sidney Crosby News / Viral Sports News / August 18
Penguins Insider Drops Big News on Sidney Crosby’s Future
Sidney Crosby appears ready to remain a Pittsburgh Penguin for at least a few more seasons, according to a leading team insider who expects a new contract extension to be completed before the upcoming campaign begins.
Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18
Penguins and Crosby on the Verge of Big Contract News?
Getting ready to play in the final season of his current contract, Sidney Crosby is getting ready to talk about an extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins 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 / Viral Sports News / August 17
Penguins Predicted to Add $5.8 Million Veteran Before Season
The Pittsburgh Penguins appear set to add experienced depth in goal this offseason, according to one league analyst who sees a logical fit with a free-agent veteran still available on the market.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 17
Three keys to a successful Penguins season
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of uncertainty after an offseason in which the roster saw few meaningful improvements.
Finn Harding News / The Hockey Writers / August 12
Penguins May Have Found a Seventh-Round Steal in Finn Harding
By the time the 2024 NHL Draft reached pick No. 223, most of the recognizable names had been taken off the board. The Pittsburgh Penguins still found a defenseman who, two seasons later, is making that late draft position look irrelevant.
Ville Koivunen News / NHL Rumors / August 7
The Pittsburgh Penguins surprisingly sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year deal
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Penguins caught the hockey world off guard by signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million contract – a $4 million salary cap hit.
Ville Koivunen News / Daily Faceoff / August 6
Penguins re-sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year contract
A huge gamble for a young and relatively unproven player. On Thursday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team has re-signed forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 5
Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer
For the past few years, the Philadelphia Flyers could point to the rebuild whenever things went sideways. The roster was young. Bad contracts had to come off the books. Prospects needed time. That explanation will not carry nearly as much weight next 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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