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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 24
Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche Swap Veteran Defencemen
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak, the teams announced on Tuesday.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 24
Avalanche, Penguins Swap Defenders in Surprise Move
As soon as the NHL roster freeze ended, the entire league picked up the phones. The Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins are two teams jockeying for playoff position and appeared to be in the market for upgrades before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.
The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Brett Kulak News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Brett Kulak Being Traded by Penguins To Colorado Avalanche
According to Elliotte Friedman, defenseman Brett Kulak is being traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Colorado Avalanche. A pending UFA who joined the Penguins from the Edmonton Oilers, it was believe Pittsburgh might flip the speedy d-man with playoff experience to a contender.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 24
Penguins in position to buy approaching the trade deadline
As the NHL gets set to return, the focus on the hockey calendar turns to the upcoming trade deadline and what teams might do to alter their rosters. Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t expected to be much of a contender in the Eastern Conference.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 23
Penguins’ Silovs Reflects on Olympics Experience; Looks to Build Momentum for Rest of Season
While Arturs Silovs and Latvia fell short of capturing a medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender is returning to North America with something just as valuable: perspective.
Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / February 24
How concerning is Sidney Crosby’s injury for the Penguins?
Sidney Crosby’s absence was felt in Canada’s loss to the United States in Sunday’s Olympic gold-medal game for men’s hockey. The Canadian captain was injured in the team’s quarterfinal matchup to Czechia and missed both the semifinal against Finland and the gold-medal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Pittsburgh Penguins: NHL Analyst Believes That Sidney Crosby Should Make Career Change Before 2030
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is 38 years old and will have one-year remaining on his contract after the 2025-26 season. It is very possible that the 2026-27 season could be his last in the NHL.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 23
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Crosby Injury, Keeping on Track & More
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take the ice three times this week (Feb. 23- March 1) after the 2026 Winter Olympics have now concluded, with the United States winning gold over Canada in overtime.
Avery Hayes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23
Penguins Recall Avery Hayes
The Penguins announced they’ve recalled right winger Avery Hayes from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. They have an open roster spot, so no corresponding move is required.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23
Sidney Crosby reveals how much harder it was to watch Olympic gold medal game vs play in it
The gold medal game at the 2026 Olympics delivered a classic, with Team USA taking an overtime win over Canada, 2-1, to secure the gold medal. Sidney Crosby was a game-time decision, but ultimately did not play in the contest.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 23
Sidney Crosby breaks silence on missing Olympic final against Team USA
Crosby wishes he were healthy enough to play on Sunday against Team USA at the Milan Cortina Olympics, especially after Team Canada failed to capture the gold medal.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Nathan MacKinnon Backs Crosby’s Choice to Sit Out Gold Medal Game
When the hockey world learned how close Sidney Crosby came to suiting up in Team Canada’s semifinal game against Finland on Friday, everyone assumed Captain Canada would find a way to gut through his injury and play in the gold medal game against the Americans on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 22
Sidney Crosby’s face after missing the Canada loss to Team USA says it all
It was a golden day for Team USA men’s hockey on Sunday, as the Americans won the gold medal over Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Canadian star Sidney Crosby wasn’t able to play in the game, as he is dealing with an injury.
Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Crosby Out of Gold Medal Game Suddenly Makes Team Canada the Underdog
Team Canada skated into the Olympic gold-medal game without its captain. And for a game that was already going to be filled with emotion, this 12-year-in-the-making match-up just added another layer.
Jaromir Jagr News / Breakaway on SI / February 21
Penguins Icon Suggests 38-Year Professional Career May Be Ending
Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr appears to be approaching the end of his remarkable 38-year professional career. The 54-year-old forward, currently playing for Kladno Knights in the Czech Extraliga, strongly suggested his time on the ice may be finished.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 20
NHL Rumors: Looking at trade tiers for Penguins; Devils looking to make 'hockey trade' coming out of break
Josh Yohe of The Athletic: The Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised many this season and GM Kyle Dubas could be doing to some buying to reward his team. To do some additions, they may need to do some subtractions as well.
Evgeni Malkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19
Penguins, Evgeni Malkin Expected To Discuss Extension
The Penguins are presumed to sit down with icon Evgeni Malkin and discuss an extension before the NHL season starts again next Wednesday, as outlined by David Pagnotta in an article published by The Fourth Period. According to Pagnotta, prior to the Olympic break, it had been planned that GM Kyle Dubas and Malkin’s agent J.P.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 19
Coach Jon Cooper gives hopeful Sidney Crosby update after worrisome injury
Fans of Team Canada and the Pittsburgh Penguins understandably feared the worst as they watched superstar captain Sidney Crosby head into the dressing room with an injury.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 18
Team Canada discusses rallying after Sidney Crosby's injury in Olympic quarterfinal: 'We didn't want this to be Sid's last game'
Team Canada center Sidney Crosby still made an impact even after exiting with a gruesome right leg injury at the Milan Cortina Olympics quarterfinal against Czechia on Wednesday.
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