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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.
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?"
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.
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.
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 / Daily Faceoff / September 17
2026-27 NHL team preview: Pittsburgh Penguins
To encapsulate just how much the Pittsburgh Penguins defied expectations last season, and how uncertain their future nevertheless looks, it’s best to just share verbatim my exchange with Sidney Crosby last week at the NHL Player Media Tour.
Logan Stanley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16
Would Logan Stanley Be A Fit With The Penguins?
The Pittsburgh Penguins arguably have the worst left-side defense in the entire NHL heading into this season. The same could have been said last season, but the emergence of Parker Wotherspoon and Ryan Shea shocked the entire NHL and helped thrust the Penguins back into the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 16
Penguins' Sidney Crosby gives contract update as season opener approaches
Is an extension on the horizon for Crosby?
Ryan Graves News / Pens Labyrinth / September 11
Ryan Graves and 5 Penguins veterans trying to fend off the roster bubble
This might be one of the more competitive training camps in recent Pittsburgh Penguins history. Notable veterans on the team going into the preseason process could be shown the door if they don't do enough.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 11
These 6 Penguins could skyrocket their stock at the prospect tournament
After announcing the roster of prospects who will be taking part in the upcoming tournament, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a lot to monitor. They have some skaters who could challenge for a spot in the NHL lineup, while others could alter how they are viewed in the organization.
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10
Golden Knights sign Braeden Bowman to six-year extension
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that forward Braeden Bowman has been signed to a six-year contract extension carrying a $3.4MM AAV. Bowman, 23, has one season remaining on his entry-level deal carrying a $912.5K cap hit.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9
Penguins Discussing Extension With Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby has been a fixture in the lineup for the Penguins for the past 21 years. It appears he has no intention of stopping that number anytime
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 / Athlon Sports / September 9
Penguins' Sidney Crosby Addresses His Future Before 22nd NHL Season
Sidney Crosby is entering the final season of his current contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the longtime captain is already plotting his future.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Trade Talk Sports / September 8
Sidney Crosby Opens Up About Final Year of His Contract With Penguins
While there’s already been lots of talk about the potential for a star-studded 2027 free-agent class, there hasn’t been much chatter surrounding Sidney Crosby and his situation with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 8
Sidney Crosby not in a rush to sign new contract with Penguins
One of the greatest players of all time is giving an update on his future.
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.
NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / August 26
Erik Karlsson predicted to land with the Maple Leafs
Erik Karlsson’s future with the Pittsburgh Penguins beyond this upcoming season is uncertain, and as a result, some are already speculating and predicting what’s to come for the three-time Norris Trophy winner.
Kevin Hayes News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
UFA Kevin Hayes Signs in the KHL
On Monday, Ak Bars of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) have signed NHL UFA forward Kevin Hayes to a one-year deal. The forward spent the past two seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, recording eight points with four goals and four assists in 28 regular-season games in 2025-2026.
Finn Harding News / The Hockey Writers / August 12
Penguins May Have Found a Seventh-Round Steal in Finn Harding
By the time the 2024 NHL Draft reached pick No. 223, most of the recognizable names had been taken off the board. The Pittsburgh Penguins still found a defenseman who, two seasons later, is making that late draft position look irrelevant.
Tristan Broz News / The Hockey Writers / August 11
Penguins’ Crowded Roster Is Squeezing Tristan Broz at the Worst Time
Twice, forward Tristan Broz appeared to be next in line to join the Pittsburgh Penguins. Twice, his body betrayed the timing. The first opportunity disappeared because of mononucleosis.
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.
Anthony Mantha News / Yardbarker / July 16
Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival
As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.
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