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Depth Forward Signs Much-Deserved Extension with Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins got some crucial business done on Monday. Today they announced Blake Lizotte signs a much-deserved contract extension with the club.

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Penguins Sign Blake Lizotte To Three-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed depth centerman Blake Lizotte to a three-year, $6.75MM contract extension. The deal will carry an average annual value of $2.25MM.

Blake Lizotte News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Penguins sign Blake Lizotte to three-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have just locked up a piece of their forward depth. The team announced Monday they have signed center Blake Lizotte to a three-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $2.25 million.

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Caleb Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Penguins Assign Caleb Jones On Conditioning Loan

The Penguins announced they’ve assigned defenseman Caleb Jones to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning loan. Since he is on standard injured reserve and not long-term injured reserve, he can remain in the minors for up to 14 days without needing to be activated from IR or placed on waivers.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

Insider Reveals High Cost to the Canadiens to Land Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in the thick of the playoff hunt, which has naturally quieted the chatter about him potentially leaving to chase another Stanley Cup elsewhere.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Penguins’ Stuart Skinner finds ‘confidence booster’ in heartbreaking Bruins loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Boston Bruins 1-0 on Sunday, and while the road loss might have stung, goalie Stuart Skinner was able to find a silver lining when all was said and done.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11

Two Decades of the 'Big 3': Penguins Bond That Defies the Modern NHL

In a league where jersey loyalty often evaporates by the next trade deadline, what is unfolding in Pittsburgh isn’t merely rare—it is borderline impossible.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

NHL Predictions: January 11th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins

The Penguins visit Boston to face the Bruins. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

The Trade Rumors Can Stop: Evgeni Malkin Isn’t Going Anywhere

After an eight-game losing streak had the Pittsburgh Penguins looking like the lottery team many expected before the season, they’ve completely flipped the script.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Penguins Recall Rafael Harvey-Pinard

The Penguins brought up some extra forward depth for their afternoon game against Calgary today. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He’s serving as injury insurance for winger Bryan Rust, who the team relayed (Twitter link) is dealing with a lower-body injury.

Bryan Rust News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Penguins’ Bryan Rust to miss game vs. Flames, day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without forward Bryan Rust for Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames as he deals with a lower-body injury, the club announced earlier the same day.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Finding His Rhythm: The 'Skinner Watch' Continues in Pittsburgh

The noise surrounding Stuart Skinner has finally started to shift. After the massive headlines following his trade from the Edmonton Oilers, some fans wondered if the hometown kid from Oil Country could actually hack it away from Alberta.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Penguins hope to keep hot streak going against struggling Flames

The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to continue their hot streak when they play host to the struggling Calgary Flames on Saturday. Thanks to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, the Penguins are riding a six-game winning spree that has vaulted them back into a playoff position.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 9

Malkin Scores In His Return, Luke Scores Lone Goal In 4-1 Loss

The Devils took on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, January 8th, where they were defeated 4-1, taking their third straight loss.

Kris Letang News / Professor Press Box / January 9

By the Numbers: The Enduring Legacy of #58—Kris Letang in NHL History

Some jersey numbers carry history the moment a player pulls them on. Others only matter because of what the player does while wearing them. Around the NHL, number “58” has never stood out.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby ties Wayne Gretzky on all-time list during Devils game

The Pittsburgh Penguins carried their momentum into Thursday, defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 at PPG Paints Arena to extend their winning streak to six games and tie the season series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Evgeni Malkin scores in return as Penguins top Devils

Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal in his return to the Pittsburgh Penguins, who beat the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to a season-high six games.

Justin Brazeau News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Penguins’ Brazeau and Mantha Should Stay in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won their last five games and have started to climb back into a playoff spot. A few factors have contributed to this latest surge, including the team’s top six.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 8

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flyers could move a couple of pieces despite being in playoff race

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Anthony Mantha is pacing towards 50 points this season. He has a $2.5 million salary cap hit but a $250,000 bonus for every 10 games can push him up to $4.8 million.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin makes hilarious revelation as injury return nears

The Pittsburgh Penguins are hanging onto a Wild Card spot in the tight Eastern Conference. Despite expectations of landing in the draft lottery early in the season, the veteran-heavy squad is putting together a playoff push.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Penguins place Rutger McGroarty on injured reserve with concussion

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Wednesday morning that forward Rutger McGroarty has sustained a concussion, and the team has placed him on injured reserve with no current timetable for his return to game action.

Egor Zamula News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Penguins To Terminate Egor Zamula’s Contract After Failure to Report to AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ brief experiment with defenseman Egor Zamula came to an abrupt and unexpected end on Jan. 5. Just days after acquiring the 25-year-old