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Pittsburgh Penguins – Offseason Questions and Some Options

Pittsburgh Penguins – Offseason Questions and Some Options

Josh Yohe of The Athletic: (mailbag) Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews obviously weren’t happy with how their seasons ended. It’s not known if they’d be made available on the trade market.

Sidney Crosby News / ESPN / May 18

Canada routs Denmark behind Crosby's 4 assists

Canada scored five goals in the final period against Denmark and Sidney Crosby assisted on four of them in a 5-1 victory at the ice hockey world championship on Monday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 17
5 Moments That Defined the Penguins’ Season

5 Moments That Defined the Penguins’ Season

As is the case for most teams in professional sports, the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 2025-26 season was filled with its fair share of ups and downs. Starting

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / May 17
Canada Giving Macklin Celebrini Captaincy Over Sidney Crosby Called 'Blasphemy'

Canada Giving Macklin Celebrini Captaincy Over Sidney Crosby Called 'Blasphemy'

Team Canada’s decision to keep Macklin Celebrini as captain for the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship has led to debate across the hockey world, especially after the arrival of Canadian legend Sidney Crosby.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Penguins Need More From Tommy Novak

Penguins Need More From Tommy Novak

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ season was full of ups and downs. Several players had standout performances, and the team returned to the postseason for the first time since 2022.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 / NHL Trade Talk / May 15
Penguins Insider Could See Pittsburgh Being Desirable for Connor McDavid

Penguins Insider Could See Pittsburgh Being Desirable for Connor McDavid

The hockey world will be watching how Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers fare in 2026-27 very closely, because it could ultimately determine the future of the world’s best player.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Penguins fans get the McDavid, Matthews teases they want

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Pittsburgh became one of the positive surprises of the 2025-26 season en route to qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives
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NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 14
Hockey Canada Make Final Captain Decision After Sidney Crosby News

Hockey Canada Make Final Captain Decision After Sidney Crosby News

For over a decade and a half, Sidney Crosby has been the face of hockey in Canada, with his goal in 2010 remaining one of the biggest moments in Canadian Olympic history.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / May 15

AHL Game Recap: Springfield Complete Comeback; Evens Series at One

The Springfield Thunderbirds and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins met tonight for the second game in their best-of-five series. The Penguins took the first game on Tuesday night, 2-0.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / May 14
Pittsburgh Penguins Rumors – Cap Space, Evgeni Malkin, and Sidney Crosby

Pittsburgh Penguins Rumors – Cap Space, Evgeni Malkin, and Sidney Crosby

Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune Live: The Pittsburgh Penguins have over $42.5 million in projected salary cap space, but GM Kyle Dubas has already warned

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.

NHL's suspension of Golden Knights star is surprising, but correct call
Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't be a huge shock
Could the Maple Leafs please Auston Matthews by trading down to No. 3?
Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's historic win
Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13
Penguins Face Critical Offseason Following First-Round Exit

Penguins Face Critical Offseason Following First-Round Exit

The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves at a familiar yet increasingly urgent crossroads. After a 2025-26 campaign that saw the club return to the postseason

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / May 12

AHL Game Recap: Penguins Take Game One

The Springfield Thunderbirds and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins met tonight in the first game of the Atlantic Division Finals. The Thunderbirds are coming off a 3-1 series win over the Providence Bruins, while the Penguins are coming off a 3-1 series win over the Hershey Bears.

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Sidney Crosby News / Trade Talk Sports / May 12
Sidney Crosby Joining Team Canada at World Hockey Championships

Sidney Crosby Joining Team Canada at World Hockey Championships

Despite a lengthy NHL regular season, the Winter Olympics, and a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sidney Crosby still couldn’t pass up another opportunity to represent his country.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12
Crosby Added to Team Canada for World Championships

Crosby Added to Team Canada for World Championships

Sidney Crosby will be joining Team Canada at the Men’s World Championships, as per an announcement by Hockey Canada on Tuesday afternoon. The veteran has been added to the team, while news that Mathew Barzal will miss the tournament as a precaution due to a minor, pre-existing injury is also confirmed.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Penguins’ Dubas on Malkin: ‘We would love to have him back’

Penguins’ Dubas on Malkin: ‘We would love to have him back’

The Pittsburgh Penguins just saw their big three of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang set a record by playing their 20th season as a trio, helping to lead the club to a surprising bid in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the process.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 12
Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Malkin's future will be one of the major offseason storylines in Pittsburgh.

How Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision
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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Penguins Already Making Smart Decisions For Next Season

Penguins Already Making Smart Decisions For Next Season

The Penguins made the playoffs this season for the first time since 2022, and although they were eliminated in the first round by the Philadelphia Flyers, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future, especially since president and general manager Kyle Dubas has not wasted any time this offseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign veteran UFA forward this summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not expected to re-sign veteran forward Kevin Hayes before he reaches unrestricted free agency on July 1, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported last week.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 11
NHL Rumors: Penguins have over $40 million to work with; Blue Jackets have list of important free agents to make decisions on

NHL Rumors: Penguins have over $40 million to work with; Blue Jackets have list of important free agents to make decisions on

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins have around $42 million in projected salary cap space after signing Connor Dewar at $2.25 million per.

Kris Letang News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10
The Penguins Face A Challenging Summer With Kris Letang

The Penguins Face A Challenging Summer With Kris Letang

The Penguins had a feel-good year, even if it ended in playoff disappointment against Philadelphia. Many of their young players took big steps in their development, and the team defied expectations and age to reach the postseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10
Penguins Not Expected To Re-Sign Kevin Hayes

Penguins Not Expected To Re-Sign Kevin Hayes

The Penguins are not expected to offer pending unrestricted free agent forward Kevin Hayes a contract extension before July 1, Josh Yohe of The Athletic wrote last week.

Anthony Mantha News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9
Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign Anthony Mantha this summer

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh won’t re-sign Anthony Mantha this summer

Anthony Mantha was terrific for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025-26 regular season, scoring a career-high 33 goals and 64 points in 81 games. He was a key reason why the franchise returned to the dance after three consecutive misses.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Penguins re-sign Dewar, Solovyov to extensions

Penguins re-sign Dewar, Solovyov to extensions

A couple of players are staying in the Steel City for a little while longer. On Thursday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team has re-signed forward Connor Dewar to a two-year contract extension and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to a one-year extension.

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