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Andrei Kuzmenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24
Penguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko To Take Leave Of Absence
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Andrei Kuzmenko will take a personal leave of absence following the death of his father, per King Jemison of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Andrei Kuzmenko News / Yardbarker / September 24
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.
Benjamin Kindel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24
Penguins Downgrade Benjamin Kindel To Week-To-Week
The Pittsburgh Penguins could be without an important energy piece to begin the 2026-27 season. The team expects center Benjamin Kindel to be out week-to-week, director of minor league operations Amanda Kessel told media including Dan Potash of SportsNet Pittsburgh.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Nick Robertson News / Professor Press Box / September 24
Maybe Nick Robertson Just Needed to Get Out of Toronto
Some hockey players you just keep rooting for, even when you know the numbers don't quite make the argument. Nick Robertson has always been one of those players for me.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 22
Penguins roster hopefuls already forcing their way into the NHL conversation
It's still the early days of training camp for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but there are already early standouts. With a crowded group in a competitive environment, the Penguins will have some tough roster decisions when those need to be finalized.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 22
Ex GM reveals failed Penguins trade would have brought back franchise icon
One of the best traits of former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was his quality of being an open book. He wasn't afraid to say what was on his mind and what he planned on doing with his team.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 22
One massive Penguins question looms over the beginning of training Camp
Getting younger is something the Pittsburgh Penguins have been trying to accomplish since Kyle Dubas took over as the general manager. The issue is that his plan has not gone smoothly, and now the club sits in a state of limbo.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22
Penguins dealt disappointing injury update on bottom-6 forward
The Pittsburgh Penguins hope to put another memorable season together in 2026-27. Pittsburgh is getting a concerning injury update about two of its players.
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 / September 22
Penguins’ Ben Kindel leaves preseason game with lower-body injury
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that center Ben Kindel has left Monday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres due to a lower-body injury. Kindel left after the first period of Monday’s game.
Blake Lizotte News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21
Penguins’ Blake Lizotte Out Week-To-Week
The Pittsburgh Penguins are dealing with some injuries toward the bottom of their lineup. The Penguins announced that Blake Lizotte will miss the next few weeks with an upper-body injury, and Oliver Okuliar will miss the next few weeks with a lower-body injury.
Blake Lizotte News / Daily Faceoff / September 21
Penguins’ Blake Lizotte week-to-week with upper-body injury
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Monday that forward Blake Lizotte is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Lizotte, 28, took part in practice with the rest of his Penguins teammates on Sunday but was ruled out from participating on Monday after sustaining the injury.
Kevin Hayes News / Field Level Media / September 21
F Kevin Hayes retires after 805 games with 5 teams
Forward Kevin Hayes is hanging up his skates after scoring 446 points across 12 NHL seasons with five teams. The retirement announcement was made Monday by the KHL following a brief stint with a Russian club.
Kevin Hayes News / Daily Faceoff / September 21
Former NHLer Kevin Hayes announces retirement
A former noted offensive weapon in the NHL is calling it a day. On Monday, forward Kevin Hayes of the Kontinental Hockey League’s Ak Bars Kazan announced his retirement from professional hockey.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21
Kevin Hayes Announces Retirement
According to the KHL, Kevin Hayes is officially retiring from the sport of hockey. This announcement comes shortly after the NHL-to-KHL transfer that saw Hayes sign with AK Bars Kazan of the KHL back in late August.
Evgeni Malkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 20
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin gets real on retirement chances after 2026-27 season
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin this summer to a one-year contract. Malkin was set to hit unrestricted free agency on July 1. He wanted to play another season in the NHL.
Evgeni Malkin News / Athlon Sports / September 19
Evgeni Malkin Makes Retirement Admission Before 21st NHL Season
Evgeni Malkin is about to begin his 21st NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the 40-year-old isn’t ready to commit himself to playing beyond the one-year deal he signed in May.
Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Erik Karlsson Makes Admission About Future With Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson has entered training camp with one year remaining on his eight-year, $92 million contract and an uncertain long-term future.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 16
Penguins' Sidney Crosby gives contract update as season opener approaches
Is an extension on the horizon for Crosby?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9
Penguins’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency
The Pittsburgh Penguins surprised a lot of NHL observers last year when they made a return to the Stanley Cup playoffs after a three-year absence. The
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / September 2
Pittsburgh Penguins Musings, and the Top NHL Trade Targets
Josh Yohe of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Pittsburgh Penguins may have too many forwards at this point in time. Believe that forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell are available, but only if a specific price is met.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / September 2
2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Season Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2026–27 season with a hope of adding to last year’s success. They added scoring depth, bolstered their defense, and said goodbye to a key veteran winger.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 31
Penguins facing a major logjam at forward
The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of depth up front heading into the 2026-27 season. However, having too many NHL-caliber forwards can create problems of its own. The forward logjam leaves management with difficult decisions before the regular season begins.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 18
Update on contract situation involving Penguins' Sidney Crosby emerges
This past May, Crosby revealed that he was "not at all" thinking about retiring after the 2026-27 NHL season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 5
Penguins face uncomfortable reason top players no longer want to play in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins once had little trouble convincing established players to join them. But the sales pitch has changed and is much less enticing.
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