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Penguins Set on Keeping Erik Karlsson

Since the return of the NHL season following the 2026 Winter Olympics break, times have been turbulent for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their two pillars down the middle were suddenly gone.

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Penguins Not Trading Erik Karlsson: What It Means for Pittsburgh

When Kyle Dubas confirmed that the Pittsburgh Penguins are not actively looking to trade Erik Karlsson this summer, it sent a clear message about the organization’s direction.

Erik Karlsson News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Report: Penguins will not trade Erik Karlsson this offseason

It seems that Erik Karlsson will remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins, at least to start next season. According to Pierre LeBrun, Pittsburgh general manager Kyle Dubas has no plans of trading the veteran defenseman over the offseason.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Penguins at a Crossroads With Stuart Skinner: Re-Sign Him or Move On

The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into a pivotal offseason with several key decisions to make, especially regarding their goaltending. Stuart Skinner is in the final season of this three-year contract before he becomes an unrestricted free agent, and the question is whether the Penguins should commit to him long-term or explore other options.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday that forward Evgeni Malkin is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will not play in the team’s Tuesday night game against the Colorado Avalanche.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Penguins Recall Ville Koivunen, Evgeni Malkin Day-To-Day

The Penguins announced that they’ve recalled winger Ville Koivunen from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. His elevation to the roster is connected with an upper-body injury to star Evgeni Malkin, whom the club said is day-to-day and has been ruled out for tonight’s game versus the Avalanche.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / March 24

Hurricanes Spoil Sidney Crosby’s Return to Penguins

When Sidney Crosby went down at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the hockey world paused. Even now, in the later stages of his career, his presence still shapes the league in a way few players ever have.

William Horcoff News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Strong Rookie Seasons, Horcoff Developing & More

As the NHL regular season winds down and the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to fight for a playoff spot, there are plenty of prospects in the organization’s system who are beginning their playoff runs, whether at the junior or college level.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

2 Penguins Players Who Have Been Stepping Up Lately

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a season that no one saw coming. They currently sit in a playoff spot, and there is a good chance they will qualify for the postseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

Crosby & Malkin Should Be Career Penguins Unless the Superstars Ask to Leave

The Pittsburgh Penguins are essentially playing with house money this season. What was expected to be a dismal season at the beginning of a rebuild has turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 5-1 Loss to the Hurricanes

The Pittsburgh Penguins probably don’t enjoy playing the Carolina Hurricanes all that much. After all, the Hurricanes seem to find a way to get the best of the Penguins more often than not, having won two of the previous three meetings between the two.

Bill Zonnon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Penguins Sign Bill Zonnon To Entry Level Contract

This afternoon the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that top prospect Bill Zonnon has signed a three-year entry level contract. The 19-year-old will embark on his professional journey after an impressive QMJHL career.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Predicting Which Penguins’ Free Agents Stay & Leave This Offseason

While the offseason may be a ways down the road and one of the last things that Pittsburgh Penguins fans are thinking about right now, it is never too early to take a look at which of their pending free agents on the roster will likely be back and who could be wearing a different jersey come the start of the 2026-27 season.

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Ville Koivunen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Pittsburgh Penguins Reassign Ville Koivunen

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that forward Ville Koivunen has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21

Erik Karlsson scores twice again as Penguins top Jets in shootout

After finding the net in regulation, Rickard Rakell scored the shootout clincher as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Stuart Skinner Reflects on Overcoming a Difficult 2024–25 Season with Oilers

Stuart Skinner’s time with the Edmonton Oilers was full of ups and downs. He had several strong seasons, a few not-so-strong, made two trips to the Stanley Cup Finals, and lost the starting job multiple times along the way.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Penguins sign Gabriel D’Aigle to three-year, entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that they’ve signed goaltender Gabriel D’Aigle to a three-year, entry-level contract at a cap hit of $995,000. D’Aigle’s contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through 2028-29.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Penguins Sign Gabriel D’Aigle To Entry-Level Deal

The Penguins announced Saturday that they’ve signed goaltender Gabriel D’Aigle to an entry-level deal. It’s a three-year contract, although financial terms were not disclosed.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

NHL Predictions: Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins, March 21st

The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins face-off for crucial points. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey. Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

The Penguins Trade That Dubas Almost Made, But Luckily Didn’t

Kyle Dubas should thank his lucky stars that he wasn’t able to trade defenseman Erik Karlsson when he tried last season, but found no takers. Understandably, there was a period of time where it appeared Dubas had made a mistake, adding a former top-tier offensive defenseman to a roster that already had one.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / March 19

Penguins Defenseman Back in Elite Form Ahead of Postseason

The first major move Kyle Dubas made as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins was acquiring Erik Karlsson in the summer of 2023. It was an investment into this team's core and let them know that the organization wanted to make one more run at the Stanley Cup.