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Penguins Defense Still Needs Work Heading Into 2025-26

One major area the Pittsburgh Penguins struggled with last season was defense, and they have had a pretty quiet offseason. There is still time for general manager Kyle Dubas to make changes before the season starts, but if he doesn’t, how is the team going to look on the defensive side of the puck heading into 2025-26?

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Underrated Habs Players: Maxim Lapierre

With the news cycle being pretty quiet, it’s time to talk about players who may not have been as appreciated for what they did with the Montreal Canadiens as they should have been.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Rinksiders / August 24

Former Pittsburgh Penguins who are still on the 2025 free agent market

We are now almost two months past the beginning of free agency on July 1. Over a billion dollars in contract value have been handed to free agents since then.

Elliotte Friedman News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Elliotte Friedman Shoots Down Rumors Involving Penguins Sale

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas will not be impacted by the franchise’s impending ownership change, even though whispers out there put the former Toronto Maple Leafs GM on the outside of the franchise looking in.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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Evgeni Malkin News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Penguins GM Reveals Franchise's Plans for Evgeni Malkin’s Contract Year

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas made clear that Evgeni Malkin’s short-term future will be handled with care as the 39-year-old center enters the last season of his contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

William Horcoff Will Be a Building Block for the Penguins’ Future

When the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted William Horcoff as the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, it felt less like a gamble and more like good business.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

$152M Player Swap Between Penguins and Leafs a 'Pipe Dream' Says Host

The idea of a blockbuster swap between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins — trading Morgan Rielly and Nick Robertson for Erik Karlsson — has been floating around, in various iterations, for weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 20

Penguins Forward Deserving of Olympic Roster Spot

USA Hockey recently announced the names of 44 NHL players that have been invited to their 2026 Olympic Orientation camp, and a key Pittsburgh Penguins forward received an invite.

Bryan Rust News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Penguins’ Bryan Rust Named to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp

Today (Aug 19th), Team USA’s Olympic management group announced the 44 players that have been invited to the 2025-26 men’s Olympic orientation camp. One of the players invited was Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust, who is looking to earn a spot on Team USA for what could be the last time in his career.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / August 19

Reports: FSG evaluating Penguins' suitor options as ‘serious contender’ emerges

The Hoffmann family, owners of the minor league Florida Everblades, have "emerged as a serious contender" to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sportsnet reported Tuesday.

Mason Mctavish News / NHL Rumors / August 19

Possible Landing Sports for Mason McTavish

Bleacher Report: Frank Seravalli, when asked if there was any new news on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Potential trade candidates have followed the Penguins all offseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 19

Penguins Legend Has Competition in Buying Team

For a while now, a group led by Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux has been the presumed favorite to buy back the team from Fenway Sports Group (FSG) after selling in November of 2021.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Chicago-based Hoffman family emerge as contender to buy Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins could be changing ownership in the near future, and a Chicago family looks to be among the interested parties. On Monday, Sportsnet’s

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 19

Canada Leaning on Penguins Superstar at 2026 Olympics

There is an overwhelming chance that the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s final appearance for Canada on the Olympic stage.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Way-too-early Pittsburgh Penguins trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Pittsburgh Penguins are open for business as the 2025 NHL offseason continues. Pittsburgh may legitimately be the only team in the league willing to sell.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

New ownership potential emerges for the Penguins

One of the main storylines from the Pittsburgh Penguins this summer has been that Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the majority owner of the Penguins franchise, is interested in selling a portion of the team.

Josh Leivo looking to return to NHL and the Penguins could be perfect fit

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

Trade Talk: Rival Teams Want Something Back from the Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are drawing trade interest this summer, but not just for veteran players like Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, or Erik Karlsson. According to general manager Kyle Dubas, several teams have reached out about reacquiring their own draft picks—a move widely believed to be tied to potential offer sheet considerations.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

3 Penguins Players With Something to Prove in 2025-26

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ first preseason game is a little over a month away, and the team still has some things to figure out before then. No one is expecting much from the Penguins next season; however, the team is not fully without potential.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16

Dubas Holds the Cards in Potential Leafs Trade for Top Penguins Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for a top-six winger has intensified after Mitch Marner’s departure. Still, as the free-agent market thins out, one familiar figure may be in the perfect position to dictate terms: former Leafs general manager and current Pittsburgh Penguins boss, Kyle Dubas.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

An Early Look At The Pittsburgh Penguins Upcoming Free Agents

Heading into a tough season for the Penguins, Pittsburgh has a number of players set to become free agents. For an organization in the process of a rebuild, this is to be expected.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 14

Longtime Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin receives high praise from GM

There may not be a more underappreciated player over the last 25 years in the NHL than Malkin.

Bruins' top prospect makes decision on college that will shake up the scene

Three best fits for Jets' Kyle Connor if he hits free agency in 2026

Five NHL players who may benefit from positive regression in 2025-26

Five NHL stars in danger of regressing in upcoming season

Five bounce-back candidates for 2025-26

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

What happens if Penguins can’t move veterans?

The Penguins find themselves in a strange position as a franchise. Management appears to have embraced the need to rebuild. Yet, they still have three franchise icons on the roster in Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang, along with several veterans who can still perform at a high level.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / August 12

Longtime Penguins D Chad Ruhwedel announces retirement

Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday. Ruhwedel, 35, began his career with the Buffalo Sabres, signing as an undrafted free agent in April 2013, and he played there until signing with the Penguins before the 2016-17 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / August 10

Clear Signal Emerges on Sidney Crosby's Future With the Penguins

Sidney Crosby's future has been talked about a lot this summer, but now John Shannon has predicted he won't leave Pittsburgh, ignoring comparisons to Ray Bourque.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

NHL Rumours: A Farewell Season for a Pittsburgh Penguins Icon

Time for a new NHL rumours report. As the NHL awaits some key restricted free agent signings, the Pittsburgh Penguins have questions regarding a franchise icon.