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Penguins’ Vasiliy Ponomarev expected to sign in KHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins could soon lose a promising young winger. 23-year-old Vasiliy Ponomarev is expected to sign in the KHL after not being guaranteed NHL playing time next season from Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, shares Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now.

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Penguins will look to remake roster via trades

Dubas will be busy working the phones Roster change for the Penguins this summer will likely be coming in the form of trades, and not free agency. Josh Yohe got the details from talking with Kyle Dubas.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / June 7

First round pick possibilities for the Penguins

Who could the Pens pick? Who should they pick? Now that we’re getting deep into our profiles of the 2025 NHL draft and have learned more, a topic about who the Penguins could or should pick fits the bill.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Penguins News & Rumors: Dan Muse, Mark Friedman, Mitch Marner & More

The Pittsburgh Penguins have finally taken a step in the right direction. Earlier this week, they announced a new head coaching hire following the dismissal of Mike Sullivan at season’s end.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

2 Areas the Penguins Should Focus on in the 2025-26 Season

Another underwhelming season for the Pittsburgh Penguins officially ended over two months ago. They missed out on the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, making it a third-straight season without playing hockey into May.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Elliotte Friedman Gets Painfully Honest About Possible Player-Coach Role for Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins officially named Dan Muse as their next head coach this week, replacing Mike Sullivan after three straight seasons without a playoff

Dan Muse News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Getting to Know Penguins’ New Head Coach Dan Muse

On June 4, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas announced the hiring of the team’s new head coach, tabbing Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in the history of the organization.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 5

Penguins Explain Dark Hose HC Hiring

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently announced the hiring of former New York Rangers assistant Dan Muse as their newest head coach. While the Penguins established Muse as their 23rd head coach in franchise history, he was a name almost no one saw coming in Pittsburgh’s coaching search.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Pittsburgh Penguins Select New Head Coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made their choice for the team’s new head coach. News emerged on Wednesday afternoon that Dan Muse has been hired the team’s next head coach.

Dan Muse News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Penguins Hire Dan Muse as Head Coach

After missing the playoffs for three straight seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins desired a new direction. To replace longtime bench boss Mike Sullivan, 42-year-old Dan Muse was brought in.

Erik Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Examining the Penguins' options for Erik Karlsson

Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff speculated on a potential Pittsburgh Penguins trade for defenseman Erik Karlsson. The hypothetical trade involved the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Dan Muse News / Field Level Media / June 4

Penguins name Dan Muse as new head coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins named Dan Muse as their new head coach on Wednesday, making him the second-youngest bench boss in the league. Muse has been an NHL assistant coach for the past five seasons, including the past two with the New York Rangers.

Dan Muse News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Penguins hire Dan Muse as new head coach

Steel City has its new man behind the bench. On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that Dan Muse has been hired as the 23rd head coach in franchise history.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 4

Penguins Announce Unexpected Coaching Hire

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on the hunt for a new head coach with multiple names appearing as front-runners at various times. With the offseason about to be fully in swing, the Penguins have officially announced a new head coach.

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The 'Most career goals in Game 7 a Stanley Cup Playoffs series' quiz

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The 'NHL Selke Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA active leaders in made field goals' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Penguins make decision on new HC

The Penguins have hired Rangers assistant coach Dan Muse as their next head coach.

NHL reveals Ted Lindsay Award winner

Avalanche answer offseason's burning question, sign superstar to big extension

Surprising contender emerges in battle for Mitch Marner, per Elliotte Friedman

Stars mulling Jason Robertson trade, two teams emerge as potential suitors

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Mitch Love News / Rinksiders / June 3

Mitch Love set to be named Pittsburgh Penguins head coach

After mutually agreeing to part ways with Mike Sullivan, the Pittsburgh Penguins were in the market to hire their next head coach. It looks like they’ve found their guy in Mitch Love: Love has risen amongst the coaching ranks very quickly.

Bryan Rust News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Why Penguins must trade Bryan Rust in 2025 offseason

For a third consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs. The Penguins have already made changes, moving on from head coach Mike Sullivan.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 2

Penguins Expected to Announce HC Decision

For the first time in about a decade, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on the search for a new head coach following the dismissal of Mike Sullivan. A two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins, Sullivan held head coaching duties in Pittsburgh for 10 seasons and is now behind the bench of the New York Rangers.

Erik Karlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Why Penguins must trade Erik Karlsson in 2025 offseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Erik Karlsson before the 2023-24 campaign. Pittsburgh hoped trading for the future Hall of Fame defenseman would bring them into Stanley Cup contention status.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / June 1

Future Hall-of-Famer Erik Karlsson Likely to Be Traded This Off-Season Per Frank Seravalli

Erik Karlsson's name has been talked about in trade rumours for months now, and insider Frank Seravalli believes he could be moved in a big deal this summer.

Mikhail Ilyin News / Daily Faceoff / May 31

Penguins sign Mikhail Ilyin to entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins inked one of their top prospects on Saturday, signing left winger Mikhail Ilyin to a three-year entry-level contract that will run through the end of the 2027-28 season.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Trade idea sends Erik Karlsson to Leafs in one-for-one deal

NHL trade idea sends Penguins' Erik Karlsson to Maple Leafs in one-for-one deal

With another early playoff exit behind them, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to consider significant changes this offseason.

Two finalists emerge in search for next Penguins HC

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The '500 NHL goals club' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 23

Where the Penguins sit on the coaching search

The 2025 offseason saw the end of an era for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as long time head coach Mike Sullivan parted ways with the team. He was the most successful coach in franchise history, but as the team looks to begin a rebuild, it only made sense to give him a chance to succeed elsewhere.