Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Penguins acquire Mathew Dumba, 2028 pick, from Stars for Vladislav Kolyachonok

An established defender is on the move once again. On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Mathew Dumba and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Dallas Stars.

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Stars trade veteran defenseman, second-round pick to Penguins

Both teams have since announced the trade, which doesn’t include any salary retention.

Bruins linked to $25 million player amid push to reload around David Pastrnak

Oilers eye trade to clear space for 'biggest wild card' of 2025-26 season

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement from hockey

Insider skeptical about Oilers' goaltending plan amid uncertainty

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Erik Karlsson News / House of Hockey / July 10

Top NHL Insider Shuts Down Rumour of Erik Karlsson Trade to One Specific Canadian Team

Erik Karlsson was recently linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but now David Pagnotta has shut down any speculation surrounding the Penguins veteran blue liner.

Bryan Rust News / Breakaway on SI / July 10

Penguins' Forward Makes Perfect Sense for Sabres

Pittsburgh Penguins veteran forward Bryan Rust has been the focal point of a great deal of trade speculation as the NHL’s offseason reached full swing.

Justin Brazeau News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Getting to Know the Newest Penguins: Justin Brazeau

With the offseason slowing down a bit for the Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas, there is a sense that there won’t be any more major moves for the team, at least not for now.

NHL News / Pensburgh / July 10

Ranking potential Erik Karlsson trade destinations

What could the Penguins do with their star defenseman? Most of the major dominoes have fallen now a week into the NHL’s free agency period. There’s still a chance Buffalo may yet trade Bowen Byram, but otherwise the biggest free agents are off the board, which leads many to expect the trade market will be heating up as the summer drags along.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / July 10

What happens if the Penguins are better than everybody expects?

It is not likely, but it could happen. The expectations for the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins are pretty clear at this point. Nobody expects them to win.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Teams maintain interest in pair of Penguins forwards

With the main wave of free agency behind them, teams that missed out on big-name signings may now be shifting their focus to the trade market.

Insider shares if Sidney Crosby could look to leave Penguins amid rebuild

Penguins sign Ben Kindel to three-year, entry-level contract

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 9

3 Landing Spots for Penguins Winger

The Pittsburgh Penguins are fully in their rebuilding era. It’s a strange time in the NHL when a team with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are not considered a playoff team, but as the two Hall of Famers wind down their careers, the team is undoubtedly moving in a younger direction.

Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

Maple Leafs Reportedly Interested in Penguins’ Erik Karlsson Trade

With his signing bonus now paid, trade rumors surrounding Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson continue to build. Among the teams reportedly interested in a deal are the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

A Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Pickups in 2025 Free Agency

The defence group of the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins was dreadful, leading to a bottom-ten finish overall in the league. Unfortunately, the 2025-26 group, so far, doesn’t look much better.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / July 8

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Irritated by Trade Rumors

Sidney Crosby has been the face of the Pittsburgh Penguins since he was drafted by the organization 20 years ago. Over the last two decades, Crosby has helped bring three Stanley Cup championships to Pittsburgh and has continuously expressed his commitment to the Penguins, even if the team is in a rebuilding phase.

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Benjamin Kindel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Penguins sign first-round pick to entry-level deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 2025 first-round selection Benjamin Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract. Just a few weeks after drafting Kindel at 11th-overall, Pittsburgh will restate their confidence in the Coquitlam-native by making him just the third player from this draft to sign his first NHL contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Penguins sign Ben Kindel to three-year, entry-level contract

A recent draftee has inked his first NHL deal. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced the team has signed forward Ben Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Penguins fielding trade calls on 2 key veteran forwards

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to try and rebuild for the 2025-26 campaign. Pittsburgh is reportedly taking calls for possible trades on forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, per The Athletic.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 8

Insider shares if Crosby could leave Pens amid rebuild

Insider shares if Sidney Crosby could look to leave Penguins amid rebuild

It's difficult to imagine Sidney Crosby in another uniform besides the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Connor McDavid's wife all-but-confirms his next contract with the Oilers

Lightning, Oilers pull off late-night trade involving recent first-round picks

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement from hockey

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Penguins’ Offseason Focus Is on Bolstering Their Depth for 2025-26

Kyle Dubas, general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been busy over the last couple months. He has hired a new head coach in Dan Muse, navigated through the draft, and he’s brought in some new players through free agency.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Evaluating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 Summer Free Agency Pickups on Forward

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025 free agency period with one goal to add forwards without moving the needle. The team remains in trade talks to move out impact forwards Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust.

Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Red Wings-Penguins Talks on $92 Million Player 'Intensifying'

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson’s name is once again at the center of trade discussions. This time, the Detroit Red Wings are the franchise linked to a move for the veteran blueliner and former Norris Trophy winner, and they may be closing in on a deal.