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Kyle Dubas may have the Penguins’ next trade target hiding in plain sight

Kyle Dubas may have the Penguins’ next trade target hiding in plain sight

One thing that Kyle Dubas has proven to like to do since becoming the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager is make trades. One of his most common moves is acquiring former high draft picks who are in need of a change of scenery.

Nick Robertson News / Professor Press Box / October 15
Ex-Maple Leaf Nick Robertson Is Scoring, But Not Playing Much

Ex-Maple Leaf Nick Robertson Is Scoring, But Not Playing Much

Hockey has a funny way of working. A young player can spend years trying to convince people he deserves a bigger opportunity. Then he gets one, starts scoring, and somehow finds himself right back where he started.

NHL News / Pens Labyrinth / October 14
2 winners (and 5 losers) from Penguins debilitating loss to the Blackhawks

2 winners (and 5 losers) from Penguins debilitating loss to the Blackhawks

Now through seven games of action, the Pittsburgh Penguins are right in the mushy middle. They're lucky their division doesn't appear to be the strongest in the league, otherwise they would be on a sinking ship early in the season.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby dazzles with multi-goal Frozen Frenzy

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby dazzles with multi-goal Frozen Frenzy

Some NHL fans have been wondering if Father Time had finally caught up to “Sid the Kid” after a slow start to the 2026 season, but the legendary Pittsburgh Penguins center demonstrated his vintage greatness during the Frozen Frenzy.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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 / October 13
Penguins' prospects update reveals who is closest to making an NHL impact

Penguins' prospects update reveals who is closest to making an NHL impact

With the Pittsburgh Penguins being in limbo that past couple of years, many hope that they can turn the corner back to relevancy this season. If the club has any potential to become legit Stanley Cup contender, they must count on the many prospects in their system who could help out their NHL roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12
Penguins kick off road trip at Blackhawks, who might regain Connor Bedard

Penguins kick off road trip at Blackhawks, who might regain Connor Bedard

The Pittsburgh Penguins face four road trips of at least four games this season. Tuesday's visit to the Chicago Blackhawks marks the beginning of the first.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 12
Sabres acquire Jones, Laatsch from Penguins for Johnson

Sabres acquire Jones, Laatsch from Penguins for Johnson

The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins completed a trade entirely involving defensemen on Monday, as the Sabres acquired Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch in exchange for Ryan Johnson, the teams announced.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12
Penguins acquire Sabres D Ryan Johnson for Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch

Penguins acquire Sabres D Ryan Johnson for Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch

The Buffalo Sabres dealt defenseman Ryan Johnson to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday in exchange for defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch. Johnson, 25, was a first-round draft pick in 2019 (No.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12
Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson from Sabres

Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson, send Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch to Sabres

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that have acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.

Rickard Rakell lifts Penguins over Stars with shootout winner
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NHL News / Pens Labyrinth / October 12
Flyers' winless nightmare has Penguins fans laughing every step of the way

Flyers' winless nightmare has Penguins fans laughing every step of the way

It's still extremely early on in the NHL season to claim any sort of standing in the NHL. The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to go through a rollercoaster of results during the early goings on their campaign.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 12
Penguins place Trevor van Riemsdyk on injured reserve

Penguins place Trevor van Riemsdyk on injured reserve

A veteran blueliner is going to miss some time due to injury. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the team has placed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk on injured reserve.

NHL News / Viral Sports News / October 12
Pittsburgh Penguins Get Bad News Before Blackhawks Game

Pittsburgh Penguins Get Bad News Before Blackhawks Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins arrived in Chicago carrying a modest but useful bit of momentum. A 2-1 shootout win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday had steadied things after a three-game stretch without a victory, leaving Dan Muse’s club at 3-2-1 and sitting third in the Metropolitan Division.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10
Rickard Rakell lifts Penguins over Stars with shootout winner

Rickard Rakell lifts Penguins over Stars with shootout winner

Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner in the fourth round and the Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 Saturday night in Pittsburgh. Dallas forced overtime when Tyler Seguin tied it 1-1 with 30 seconds left in regulation after Roope Hintz won a faceoff and Seguin deflected Jason Robertson's shot past Arturs Silovs.

Mathew Dumba News / The Forkball / October 10
Matt Dumba Retires After 13 NHL Seasons

Matt Dumba Retires After 13 NHL Seasons

Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba has retired from the NHL after 13 seasons with five franchises, ending a career that included 748 regular-season games and the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby credits ‘awesome’ rookie after tough Blue Jackets loss

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby credits ‘awesome’ rookie after tough Blue Jackets loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a bit of a slow start in the 2026-27 NHL season. The Penguins entered Friday night’s game with the Columbus Blue Jackets coming off back-to-back losses.

Mathew Dumba News / Field Level Media / October 9
Defenseman Mathew Dumba, 13-year NHL vet, retires at age 32

Defenseman Mathew Dumba, 13-year NHL vet, retires at age 32

Veteran defenseman Mathew Dumba announced his retirement on Friday after 13 NHL seasons. A first-round selection (seventh overall) of Minnesota in the 2012 NHL Draft, Dumba played 10 seasons for the Wild.

Melvin Fernstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9
Penguins Activate And Reassign Melvin Fernstrom

Penguins Activate And Reassign Melvin Fernstrom

After missing training camp due to injury, Penguins prospect Melvin Fernstrom has been cleared to return.  The team announced (Twitter link) that they have activated him from injured/non-roster status and have assigned him to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Ilya Solovyov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9
Penguins Place Ilya Solovyov On Waivers

Penguins Place Ilya Solovyov On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Ilya Solovyov on waivers. If he clears, Pittsburgh is expected to reassign him to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8
It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

Even though the NHL season is a grind, a slow start can still be a cause for some concern. Especially when it is a start as bad as the one the Philadelphia Flyers are off to at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

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Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry
Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

It is a harsh reminder that only Father Time is undefeated in sports. He comes for everybody eventually, no matter how great that player is, and he is unforgiving when he does. 

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Jets' Josh Morrissey leaves game with upper-body injury
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Bryan Rust News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7
Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Bryan Rust

Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Bryan Rust

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have a quality middle-six forward back in the lineup this evening. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have activated forward Bryan Rust off the injured reserve.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5
How Kyle Dubas Is Building the Penguins in a Unique Way

How Kyle Dubas Is Building the Penguins in a Unique Way

Here’s the trade worth starting with: Kyle Dubas picked up Nick Robertson from Toronto for a fourth-round pick, and in Pittsburgh’s opening-night 7-0 blowout over Philadelphia, Robertson scored twice.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's record

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's NHL record

Making history just by setting foot on the ice on Wednesday night, Sidney Crosby captained the Pittsburgh Penguins to a win in their season-opening game in Philadelphia. 

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Andrei Kuzmenko News / Yardbarker / September 24
Penguins offer support to Kuzmenko after tragic loss of his father

Penguins offer support to Andrei Kuzmenko after tragic loss of his father

Kuzmenko signed a one-year, $5M contract to join the Penguins this past July, and he is slated to be part of the team’s third line.

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