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Penguins' disastrous new uniforms are an embarrassing swing and a miss

There are a lot of negatives going against the Pittsburgh Penguins to start their season, but their new jerseys are one of them. It's been teased by the NHL that their clubs would be unveiling "hometown remix" uniforms at some points this season, and well, each team just did.

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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.

Evgeni Malkin News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Evgeni Malkin Named Penguins Trade Candidate As Contract Quirk Emerges

Pittsburgh Penguins veteran center Evgeni Malkin could become a trade name to watch after the new year. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, a change in Malkin’s contract protection could open the door to a move.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Penguins Reassign Rutger McGroarty

Earlier this morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they reassigned forward Rutger McGroarty to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The transaction leaves the Penguins with one open roster spot since they didn’t make a corresponding roster move.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / Trade Talk Sports / November 1

Sidney Crosby Has Given the Penguins Something the NHL Doesn’t See Much Anymore

Sidney Crosby has spent most of his hockey life making difficult things look fairly ordinary. He scores, sets up teammates, leads, and keeps finding ways to make a difference.

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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.

Sidney Crosby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Crosby Makes History Saturday In Montreal

Just 2:08 into Saturday’s game in Montreal, Sidney Crosby fed Erik Karlsson for a one-timer that beat Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler. Whether you watched the game live, caught it on a TV at the bar, or checked the score on your phone, it may have looked like a routine night for the Penguins captain, who had done this 1,111 times before.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Penguins’ Crosby breaks record for most assists on a single team in NHL history

Sidney Crosby continues to rack up NHL records and milestones. On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins forward surpassed Ray Bourque for the most assists

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

6 landing spots for Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Trick but mostly treat: A look at New Jersey Devils' success on Halloween

NHL 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

The 'Arizona Coyotes retired numbers' quiz

Kris Letang News / Pens Labyrinth / October 29

Kris Letang trade rumors prove Penguins may finally be ready for the unthinkable

It's a tough job for Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas. He's put himself into a tough situation as he attempts to get younger while making the top stars on his roster happy.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

What If The Ville Koivunen Contract Works Out?

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas took a page from the Tampa Bay Rays’ playbook by signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32MM extension this past summer.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Penguins make flurry of roster moves ahead of Mammoth clash

The Pittsburgh Penguins have begun to turn things around after a challenging start to the 2026-27 NHL season, winning two games in a row and looking to make it three for the first time this year against the visiting Utah Mammoth on Thursday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28

Rebounding Penguins get another shot at Mammoth

Have the Pittsburgh Penguins turned a corner since capping a fruitless four-game road trip with a 5-4 setback to the Utah Mammoth on Oct. 19? The Penguins can complete a sweep of their three-game homestand when they host the Mammoth on Thursday.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / October 28

Ben Kindel's return gives him a golden opportunity to become a superstar

Following the medical episode that happened to Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel, many wondered if he would ever return. Luckily, the organization handled the situation with promptness and class.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Penguins place Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve, activate Justin Brazeau

The Pittsburgh Penguins have done some shuffling with their roster, as they’ve placed winger Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve and activated winger Justin Brazeau from IR on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Penguins Announce Multiple Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Penguins are returning one of their best free-agent acquisitions from a season ago. According to a team announcement, the Penguins activated forward Justin Brazeau from the injured reserve and placed Elmer Söderblom on it in a corresponding roster move.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Preliminary Plans for a Penguins Sell-Off Underway, Big Names Available

After a surprise playoff berth last spring, the Pittsburgh Penguins have stumbled out of the gate, sitting at 5-6-1 through 12 games. They are sixth in the Metropolitan Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference by points percentage.

Bryan Rust News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Why Penguins must trade Bryan Rust amid disappointing start

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 NHL season after returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022 last spring.

Samuel Girard News / Field Level Media / October 24

Penguins place D Samuel Girard on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed veteran defenseman Samuel Girard on injured reserve Saturday. Girard, 28, sustained a lower-body injury during a 6-2 road loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct.

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.

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Penguins Face Scary Situation as Ben Kindel Collapses on Team Plane

The Pittsburgh Penguins faced a frightening situation after forward Ben Kindel collapsed aboard the team plane during their return from Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23