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Offseason Checklist: Pittsburgh Penguins

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs, plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months.

Anthony Mantha News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh could re-sign Anthony Mantha under 1 condition

The Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the NHL’s biggest surprises in 2025-26, ending a three-year playoff drought after winning 41 games and finishing second in the Metropolitan Division.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Penguins rumors: The ‘long shot’ that could keep Stuart Skinner in Pittsburgh

Stuart Skinner doesn’t seem long for Pittsburgh, but the Penguins could keep him if they make one move. Skinner, 27, experienced one of the worst seasons of his career in 2025-26, most of which he spent with the Penguins, so it’s not likely the organization is as eager to re-sign him as it was to trade for him.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / June 4

AHL Game Recap: Penguins Even Series as Tensions Rise at Final Whistle

The Toronto Marlies and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins met tonight for game four of the Eastern Conference Finals in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Marlies took the first game of the series 4-2 on Wednesday night.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3

Lightning's Jon Cooper finally named Coach of the Year, but it doesn't feel right

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper was announced as the winner of the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award, giving him his first Coach of the Year honor.

Three-time Stanley Cup champion 'likely' to retire from NHL

NHL superstar named grand marshal for NASCAR race in Michigan

Hurricanes' top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / June 3

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Teams That Might be Interested in Simon Nemec

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is looking for young players in their early to mid-20s that can play immediately and be a part of their future.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / June 3

Pittsburgh Penguins – Scoring Forwards to Look at, and Trade Value of Some Penguins

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: A look at some potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins if they’re looking to add a scoring forward.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Penguins Goalie Update, Future With Skinner, Silovs, Murashov

The Penguins do not have a goalie for the 2026-27 season…yet. They do, actually, but regarding the two NHL goaltenders that finished this past NHL season for them, both aren’t under contract, and that could be the case moving forward.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / June 2

Marlies Lose Game 3 to Penguins 5-3, Still Lead Series 2-1

I don’t know how many times over the years I’ve seen a team return home after a successful road trip in the regular season only to lose its first game back.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / June 1

AHL Game Recap: Penguins Get Back in Series; Win Game Three

The Toronto Marlies and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins met tonight for game three of the Eastern Conference Finals in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Maries took the first game of the series 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Max Graham News / Inside The Rink / June 1

ECHL: Max Graham and Mike Posma Suspended

Wheeling Nailers forwards Mike Posma and Max Graham have each been suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for their actions in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Recapping Penguins’ Performances at the 2026 World Championships

After being bounced in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Philadelphia Flyers, most of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster was likely left with a bad taste in its mouth as it embarked on yet another lengthy offseason.

Evgeni Malkin News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Penguins Avoiding Inevitable Rebuild With the Malkin Signing

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a good season, and even though they returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, they are not serious Cup contenders.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

4 Stanley Cup Finalists With Pittsburgh Penguins Ties

After six weeks of grueling playoff rounds that saw everything from lopsided blowouts to improbable sweeps, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final has finally been decided.

Ilya Solovyov News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Penguins’ Ilya Solovyov Has Plenty Left to Prove After New Contract

As he sat through meetings with the Colorado Avalanche’s staff on Jan. 20, 2025, Ilya Solovyov wasn’t sure what his future would hold. The night before, he helped support the Avs’ blue line in a sound 5-2 home victory over the Washington Capitals.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Will next season be a ‘last dance’ for Penguins with Crosby, Malkin, Letang?

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a surprising season, as after many expected them to be one of the few true tanking teams, they found themselves in the playoffs for the first time in four years.

Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Penguins Have an Erik Karlsson Decision to Make

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has some decisions to make this summer. His team performed well this season and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, thanks in large part to defenseman Erik Karlsson.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Penguins need to be smart with money saved on Crosby, Malkin

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins checked one big item off their off-season to-do list on Tuesday when they signed Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension.

Evgeni Malkin News / Yardbarker / May 27

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

Did this factor change the team's outlook on Malkin?

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

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Evgeni Malkin News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Penguins Re-Sign Malkin to One-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping one of the greatest players in franchise history around for at least one more season after re-signing Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension worth $5.5 million for the 2026-27 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

Ending the speculation before it takes over the offseason, the Penguins announced the re-signing of Malkin, 39, for one more year.

Sidney Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Could The Penguins Weaponize Their Cap Space Once Again?

When Kyle Dubas took over the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023, the team had very little in the way of prospects or draft pick capital. They also had an aging, expensive core that had just missed the playoffs and were about the least appealing general manager job in the entire NHL.