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Penguins’ growing trade desperation makes Blackhawks their ideal dance partner

Once again, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the middle of many trade rumors as their season continues to spiral into irrelevancy. Losing means change is inevitable, and for the Penguins, that means many veterans on the ice should be worried about sticking around the organization.

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Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty

Ahead of tonight’s game in Anaheim the Penguins shared that top prospect Rutger McGroarty has been recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Already with an extra forward on their roster, it’s not immediately clear what motivated the call-up and if he’ll be inserted into the lineup or not.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Pittsburgh Penguins Visit Anaheim Ducks on Sunday

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Honda Center, with puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Penguins are 6-9-2 and have lost four straight.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Oilers Should Call the Penguins About Evgeni Malkin

The Edmonton Oilers have spent most of the season with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the same line. If they want to keep it that way through the playoffs, they should call the Pittsburgh Penguins about Evgeni Malkin.

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Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby moves to sixth all-time in NHL scoring

Sidney Crosby moved into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL’s all-time points list after he scored twice to help the Pittsburgh Penguins win 5-2 over the Los Angeles Kings Saturday night.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / November 8

Sidney Crosby nets two; Penguins halt 4-game slide with win over Kings

Tommy Novak and Sidney Crosby scored two goals each to help the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins end a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday evening.

Sidney Crosby News / Pens Labyrinth / November 7

Sidney Crosby contract limbo could force Penguins to consider the unthinkable

Everything continues to crumble around the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, and there seems to be no redeemable qualities to turn things around. The cornerstones of this franchise are still producing points, but it's clear that those around them are not doing their part to help boost this club to new heights.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Evgeni Malkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins could start moving veterans sooner than expected. With Pittsburgh winless in four games, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said on

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Pittsburgh Takes on Los Angeles Saturday at Crypto.com Arena

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Los Angeles Kings at crypto.com Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Penguins are 5-9-2 and have lost four straight.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Malkin to Submit 3-Team Trade List to Penguins, Interesting Team Likely On It

According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the Minnesota Wild would be happy to take Evgeni Malkin off of the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dreger says that Malkin has to submit a three-team trade list in January, and he believes the Wild would be a likely team to land on that list.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Penguins Could Be Sellers, but One Thing Might Be Complicated

The Pittsburgh Penguins might be getting to the point where they become interested in moving players. After a rough stretch, trade chatter is picking up.

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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 / NHL Rumors / November 6

NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins Will Have Some Big Decisions Soon

Daily Faceoff: Colby Armstrong, on what could be next for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they’ve gotten off to a tougher start to the season. “Like I think that was like last year too, right?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / November 5

Penguins have 3 obvious players to bench if they want to turn things around

You have to start to wonder if Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has this poor start to the season in his master plan. After a playoff appearance last year, many thought the team could catapult themselves back into the postseason with another strong start to the campaign.

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Arturs Silovs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Arturs Silovs Is Now The Penguins’ Starter

A quick glance at Arturs Silovs’ numbers might make you think he was an average-to-below-average goaltender during his brief tenure with the Penguins, but a deeper dive tells a different story.

Mario Lemieux News / Athlon Sports / November 4

In 1999, Mario Lemieux received $20 million in Penguins equity instead of deferred pay; years later, the team's sale to Fenway Sports Group will pay him over $350 million

Mario Lemieux had become one of hockey’s stars when the Pittsburgh Penguins’ financial troubles gave him a decision that would shape his life. The franchise filed for bankruptcy in 1998, leaving the club owing Lemieux more than $26 million in deferred salary.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 3

NHL is doing something very strange for some Hometown Remix games

The NHL rolled out its Hometown Remix collection on Monday, but fans watching on TV and in some arenas are seeing different things on the ice.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Penguins’ Malkin, Korczak out day-to-day with lower-body injuries

Some more injury trouble in the Steel City. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kaedan Korczak are considered day-to-day with lower-body injuries.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 31

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Another chapter has been recorded in the record books for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby.

Logan Cooley's buzzer-beater completes hat trick as Mammoth beat Penguins

Blackhawks' Patrick Kane tallies milestone 900th career assist

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Logan Cooley News / Yardbarker / October 29

Logan Cooley's buzzer-beater completes hat trick as Mammoth beat Penguins in OT

Logan Cooley, the Utah Mammoth's 22-year-old center forward, was in dominant form against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

Mammoth pull even in final second, cap comeback vs. Penguins in OT

Penguins place Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve, activate Justin Brazeau

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Penguins Announce Multiple Roster Moves on Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved quickly on Wednesday to reshape their active roster, activating forward Justin Brazeau from injured reserve while sending Elmer Söderblom to the injured list in a corresponding transaction.

Bryan Rust News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Why Penguins must trade Bryan Rust amid disappointing start

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 NHL season after returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022 last spring.

Shawn Horcoff News / Yardbarker / October 24

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with buzzer-beater

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with stunning buzzer-beater

At this point, Western Michigan needs to completely scrub Michigan from all of its upcoming sports schedules. It doesn't seem worth the chaos or frustration.

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