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The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a strange spot as they enter the offseason. Title contention is the only thing fans care about, and right now, the Penguins aren't seen as contenders.

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Penguins announce new head coach Dan Muse’s staff

The Pittsburgh Penguins unveiled the coaching staff that will support first-year head coach Dan Muse on Friday. The new assistants will be Todd Nelson, Rich Clune and former Penguin and Stanley Cup champion Nick Bonino, while Andy Chiodo will remain in his current goaltending coach role and Troy Paquette joins as assistant video coach.

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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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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Penguins 'Actively Exploring' Market on $92 Million Veteran

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made clear that veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson is not off-limits in trade discussions. According to a report from The Fourth Period, general manager Kyle Dubas is actively exploring the market for the 35-year-old defenseman amid Pittsburgh's roster retooling under new head coach Dan Muse.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 20

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh ‘taking calls’ on multiple players ahead of free agency

The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering a transitional period. Firing Mike Sullivan and hiring Dan Muse as the head coach proved that, as Muse has a developmental past.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

Examining Potential Fits for the Pittsburgh Penguins Biggest Trade Assets

After a third-straight playoff miss and an aging core, the Pittsburgh Penguins may look to trade out valuable players this offseason. The team is in the midst of a rebuild and will continue to reshape the roster this coming free agency.

NHL News / Pensburgh / June 20

Crosby/Malkin vs. McDavid/Draisaitl: Examining Stanley Cup supporting casts

Have Connor and Leon gotten enough help? In the aftermath of Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers failing once again to capture the elusive Stanley Cup, online discourse has popped up about the age old hockey debate of individual contribution to what is a team-based achievement.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 18

Stanley Cup Champion Joins Penguins Coaching Staff

Longtime NHL forward Nick Bonino is retiring after 15 seasons and joining the Pittsburgh Penguins as a coach, he announced Wednesday. “I just wanted to officially announce I will be retiring from professional hockey," Bonino said (translation via PensBurgh).

Nick Bonino News / Blade of Steel / June 18

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Veteran with Pittsburgh Penguins Suddenly Retires

Two-time Stanley Cup champion veteran Nick Bonino has just announced his retirement as a player and immediately took on a role with the Penguins. Nick

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 18

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hasn't had any talks about playing beyond next season

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Evgeni Malkin has a year left on his contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. There has been speculation if it will be hos final year with the Penguins and/or in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Who the Penguins should target in free agency

Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas doesn’t intend to be a big player in NHL free agency next month,

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

3 players Penguins must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

For a third straight season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have failed to make the playoffs. They have already made major moves, as the Penguins have hired Dan Muse as the new head coach.

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Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Would Evgeni Malkin really leave the Penguins?

Legendary Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is entering the last season of his contract with the team. The three-time Stanley Cup champion has racked up 1,346 points in 1,213 games, and he eclipsed the 500-goal mark in October.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Total Apex Sports / June 17

Pittsburgh Penguins To Listen To Trade Offers For 2026 UFAs

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly open to listening to trade offers for players on their roster whose contracts expire after this upcoming season, according to Josh Yohe of The Athletic.

Joona Koppanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Penguins re-sign Joona Koppanen to two-way deal

The Penguins have re-signed forward Joona Koppanen for the 2025-26 campaign, the club announced Tuesday. It’s an implied two-way deal with a $775K cap hit if he’s in the NHL.

Kris Letang News / House of Hockey / June 17

Kris Letang Deemed Completely Untradeable by Top Pittsburgh Penguins Insider Josh Yohe

Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been deemed as completely untradeable by beat writer Josh Yohe of The Athletic in a recent piece.

Evgeni Malkin News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Rumors of Evgeni Malkin’s Potential Retirement Puts Focus on His Penguins Legacy

For the last 19 seasons, the “Big Three” have been a staple for the Pittsburgh Penguins. From Stanley Cups to individual awards, Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin have done everything in the Steel City.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Pittsburgh Penguins’ 7-Round 2025 Mock Draft

The NHL Draft is just a few short weeks away, with the event taking place on June 27 and 28 in Los Angeles. After another season of missing the playoffs and moving on from former head coach Mike Sullivan, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to continue to add to their farm system.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 17

Are the Pittsburgh Penguins stuck in no man's land?

Andy Strickland: Have heard that the Columbus Blue Jackets and pending RFA defenseman Dante Fabbro have been making some progress on a long-term contract extension.

Dan Muse News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

What Penguins’ Dan Muse Needs to Do to Be Successful in Year 1

Dan Muse, new head coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has his work cut out for him. The Penguins are in the middle of a rebuild and have no doubt already started thinking about life after Sidney Crosby.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 17

Penguins Should Sell High on Veteran Forward

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed each of the last three postseasons and are sure to undergo some serious changes over the summer. With Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang nearing the end of their careers, the Penguins don’t have much choice but to begin looking forward to the future.

Evgeni Malkin News / Field Level Media / June 16

Report: Penguins star Malkin likely done after next season

Report: Penguins star Evgeni Malkin likely done after next season

The upcoming NHL season could reportedly be the last for Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin.

Penguins looking to improve roster via trades, not free agency

McDavid, Crosby among first six players named to Canada’s 2026 Olympic hockey team

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Pierre LeBrun Names Veteran Penguins Forward Atop Trade Candidate List

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of a pivotal offseason, and NHL insider Pierre LeBrun made it clear on TSN's "OverDrive" that the front office is fully open to change.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 16

Pittsburgh Penguins looking to improve roster via trades, not free agency

Josh Yoshe of The Athletic: Yoshe writes that the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to be active when July 1st comes. However, it will not be in the free agent market; instead, it will be via the trade market.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 13

Penguins sign Melvin Fernstrom to three-year, entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Friday they had signed forward Melvin Fernstrom to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old Fernstrom spent the 2024-25 season with Orebro HK of the Swedish Hockey League, scoring eight goals and nine assists for 17 points in 48 games.

Tyler Spezia News / Inside The Rink / June 12

ECHL: Tyler Spezia Heads Overseas

Toledo Walleye forward Tyler Spezia is heading overseas to Germany to join the Nurnberg Ice Tigers in the DEL after spending his first seven seasons in North America.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh receiving trade calls on 2 key veterans

The Pittsburgh Penguins may be one of the few teams really willing to make moves this offseason. The organization is reportedly open to trade talks involving almost every player on the roster, except for their long-time franchise veterans.