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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.

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Sidney Crosby’s latest contract update will fire up Penguins fans

Sidney Crosby signed a two-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins in September of 2024, and although he’ll be turning 40 years old when the deal expires, one of the all-time greats has no plans to hang up the skates just yet.

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 When speaking to reporters at the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was asked about his future contract with the team, or lack thereof.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 6

Penguins opening night projection creates a stunning $35 million problem

As training camp continues to inch closer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, their roster is full of depth. Perhaps they have more quantity than quality in different areas, but it should provide for numerous competitions at camp and throughout the preseason.

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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?"

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 6

5 Penguins players who have everything to prove at pivotal training camp

Spots are hard to come by in the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup as training camp inches closer. The club is stuck in limbo as they try to compete while they also attempt to foster in a younger generation of players.

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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.

Kyle Dubas News / Pens Labyrinth / September 6

Free Agent decisions are raising franchise-altering questions for the Penguins

Since Kyle Dubas took over as the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, he has routinely spoken about getting better for the long-term. Normally that means having some struggles in the immediate future for the team to draft some young talent and mold them into future stars.

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.

Mario Lemieux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2

Mario Lemieux no longer part of Penguins ownership

For the first time since the turn of the 21st century, Mario Lemieux won’t be a part of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ ownership group. According to Dejan Kovacevic of DK Pittsburgh Sports, Lemieux and his associate, Ron Burkle, have sold their minority shares of the organization.

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.

Michael Wilbon tears into Connor Hellebuyck after goalie’s trade request

Capitals name Connor Leslie emergency backup goaltender

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / August 29

Penguins announce 2026-27 promotional schedule and giveaways

We are now weeks away from training camp and preseason games and the Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up for another exciting season. With the 2026-27 schedule already released, the team also released the promotional schedule, which includes some nice giveaways this season.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27

Penguins Are Betting Big On Young Inexperienced Goaltenders

A lot of folks might look at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ aging roster and think their biggest gamble is on an ageing core of superstars. One could also look at their defense and think the team is gambling that some right-shot defensemen can play the left side.

Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

A Lot to Unpack with the Erik Karlsson Trade to Toronto Rumor

Another big name is being linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this time, the conversation around Erik Karlsson joining the team’s blue line this season is sparking serious debate.

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Erik Karlsson 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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

Veteran NHLer Kevin Hayes signs one-year contract in KHL

Longtime NHL center Kevin Hayes has signed a one-year contract with KHL club Ak Bars Kazan, the league announced on its English-language social media channels Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Penguins’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. It was a brief absence for Sidney Crosby and his teammates, missing just the last two postseasons.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Kyle Dubas opens up about Penguins goaltending battle ahead of 2026-27 season

The Pittsburgh Penguins hope for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2026-27 campaign. Pittsburgh is looking at its young prospects to help out during the next campaign.

Cruz Lucius News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Penguins trade Cruz Lucius to Ducks for future considerations

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired the signing rights to forward prospect Cruz Lucius from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for future considerations, the clubs announced Wednesday afternoon.

Filip Hallander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15

What Do The Penguins Have In Filip Hallander?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have built out a ton of forward depth for this upcoming season and perhaps have as deep a group as anyone in the NHL. PHR wrote about this last week, breaking down the 16-18 NHL-ready forwards the Penguins could potentially use this season.

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.

Ville Koivunen News / NHL Rumors / August 7

The Pittsburgh Penguins surprisingly sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year deal

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Penguins caught the hockey world off guard by signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million contract – a $4 million salary cap hit.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

For the past few years, the Philadelphia Flyers could point to the rebuild whenever things went sideways. The roster was young. Bad contracts had to come off the books. Prospects needed time. That explanation will not carry nearly as much weight next season.

Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality

Penguins face uncomfortable reason stars don't want to play in Pittsburgh

Connor Hellebuyck trade would force Jets to admit uncomfortable truth

The top five remaining NHL goalies in free agency

NHL 2030: Projecting the top 30 players of the future

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.

Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality

Hurricanes are taking a dangerous gamble after winning Stanley Cup

Connor Hellebuyck trade would force Jets to admit uncomfortable truth

NHL pressures Colorado high school to abandon longtime Buffalo Sabres logo

Which contract signed this summer is most likely to age poorly?