Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / November 11

Penguins had a massive trade lined up until one simple “No” killed it

Things could be getting ugly for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they try and trade off some pieces from their roster. Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust have been speculated as two aging wingers who could be dealt to open the door for some younger players in the system to get NHL ice time.

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The most notable movies and TV shows featuring hockey

Lace up your skates, because it’s time to talk hockey! Specifically, hockey on screens both big and small. Sports are, of course, a common focus of movies and television, and hockey is no exception.

Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

As struggling Penguins inch toward fire sale, what happens to Evgeni Malkin?

This season has not gone according to plan for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have failed to replicate the magic they found last season that saw them earn a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite extremely low pre-season expectations.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Penguins Misplayed Bryan Rust And Rickard Rakell’s Market

The Pittsburgh Penguins are arguably having their toughest season start since Sidney Crosby’s rookie year in 2005-2006. Pittsburgh is 6-10-2 to start the year and sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, with little indication they will climb out of their poor start.

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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 / Pens Labyrinth / November 9

Penguins’ growing trade desperation makes Blackhawks their ideal dance partner

Once again, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the middle of many trade rumors as their season continues to spiral into irrelevancy. Losing means change is inevitable, and for the Penguins, that means many veterans on the ice should be worried about sticking around the organization.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty

Ahead of tonight’s game in Anaheim the Penguins shared that top prospect Rutger McGroarty has been recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Already with an extra forward on their roster, it’s not immediately clear what motivated the call-up and if he’ll be inserted into the lineup or not.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Pittsburgh Penguins Visit Anaheim Ducks on Sunday

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Honda Center, with puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Penguins are 6-9-2 and have lost four straight.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Oilers Should Call the Penguins About Evgeni Malkin

The Edmonton Oilers have spent most of the season with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the same line. If they want to keep it that way through the playoffs, they should call the Pittsburgh Penguins about Evgeni Malkin.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby moves to sixth all-time in NHL scoring

Sidney Crosby moved into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL’s all-time points list after he scored twice to help the Pittsburgh Penguins win 5-2 over the Los Angeles Kings Saturday night.

Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / November 8

Sidney Crosby nets two; Penguins halt 4-game slide with win over Kings

Tommy Novak and Sidney Crosby scored two goals each to help the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins end a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday evening.

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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.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Penguins Beat Kings 5-2 as Novak Scores 2

Tommy Novak scored 2 goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on Saturday night at crypto.com Arena. Tommy Novak scored at 1:52 in the first period, set up by Declan Carlile and Kris Letang.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Evgeni Malkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins could start moving veterans sooner than expected. With Pittsburgh winless in four games, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said on

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NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Pittsburgh Takes on Los Angeles Saturday at Crypto.com Arena

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Los Angeles Kings at crypto.com Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Penguins are 5-9-2 and have lost four straight.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Malkin to Submit 3-Team Trade List to Penguins, Interesting Team Likely On It

According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the Minnesota Wild would be happy to take Evgeni Malkin off of the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dreger says that Malkin has to submit a three-team trade list in January, and he believes the Wild would be a likely team to land on that list.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Penguins Could Be Sellers, but One Thing Might Be Complicated

The Pittsburgh Penguins might be getting to the point where they become interested in moving players. After a rough stretch, trade chatter is picking up.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / November 6

NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins Will Have Some Big Decisions Soon

Daily Faceoff: Colby Armstrong, on what could be next for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they’ve gotten off to a tougher start to the season. “Like I think that was like last year too, right?

Arturs Silovs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Arturs Silovs Is Now The Penguins’ Starter

A quick glance at Arturs Silovs’ numbers might make you think he was an average-to-below-average goaltender during his brief tenure with the Penguins, but a deeper dive tells a different story.

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.

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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.

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

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Logan Cooley 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

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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.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23