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Predicting the Penguins lineup in 2027

What will the Pens look like in two years? It’s fun but ultimately impossible summer task to look at future NHL lineups. This exercise could (and will)

Finn Harding News / Pensburgh / July 31

PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 21 Finn Harding

The countdown begins with an intriguing defenseman that keeps getting better. The 2025 version of our Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25 countdown list kicks off your Monday morning with a piece of the Jake Guentzel trade coming off a tough college season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

2 Penguins’ 2025 Draft Picks to Keep an Eye On

With July coming to a close and preseason on the horizon, the Pittsburgh Penguins have not had the flashy offseason most people thought they would. There is no doubt that president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas is playing the long game.

Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Insider Connects Hurricanes to Penguins' Erik Karlsson But Sees One Problem

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made Erik Karlsson available on the trade market, but it's unclear whether or not the franchise will find a trade partner to part ways with the veteran blueliner.

Sidney Crosby News / Pensburgh / July 30

On this date in Penguins history: Sidney Crosby picked 1st overall in 2005 NHL Draft

The Penguins made one of their biggest draft picks in the history of the franchise on this date 20 years ago. Twenty years ago today, the Penguins made one of their biggest draft picks in franchise history when Sidney Crosby was selected first overall in the 2005 NHL Draft.

Brady Peddle News / Pensburgh / July 30

Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 22 - Brady Peddle

The third of three third-round selections in this year’s draft, Peddle has shutdown defender potential. The 2025 version of our Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25 countdown list rolls on with a look at one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2025 third-round picks in Nova Scotia native, Brady Peddle.

Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29

Breaking Down the Top Trade Packages for Penguins’ Erik Karlsson

With the Pittsburgh Penguins looking around the NHL for trades that could involve defenseman Erik Karlsson, a few teams have surfaced as possible landing spots.

Philip Tomasino News / Last Word On Sports / July 29

Evaluating Philip Tomasino’s Fit With the Pittsburgh Penguins

As the Pittsburgh Penguins are a team without a clear vision at forward, Philip Tomasino hopes to cement a permanent spot in the roster. The team has its constants like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to help anchor the group.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / July 29

Results broken out by opponent for the Penguins in 2024-25

Looking at last season’s results against every NHL team The Penguins overall season record last year was 34-36-12, placing them seventh in the Metropolitan Division with 80 points, and well off the playoff bar of 91 points.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Penguins’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

Coming off three straight years of missing the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins have entered a new era. Gone are the days of the Penguins being a perennial contender, and instead, the team has been in the midst of a rebuild.

Evgeni Malkin News / Breakaway on SI / July 28

Penguins Can Expect Huge Final Season from Evgeni Malkin

While nothing has been made official by the team or player, the 2025-26 season will likely be Evgeni Malkin’s last with the Pittsburgh Penguins. More than just with the Penguins, Malkin may be calling it a career at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

Summer Series: The Defining Moment of the Pittsburgh Penguins

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise, and even an entire league.

Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Two Rivals Emerge as Trade Suitors for Penguins' Erik Karlsson: Report

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a team that opposing sides have been watching all offseason long. Pittsburgh has a few veteran players who could be on the move via trade, and it could see the front office be very active.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / July 29

Is it time for the Pittsburgh Penguins to move on from Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell?

Josh Yohe of The Athletic: There are valid reasons for both sides of, should the Pittsburgh Penguins should trade Bryan Rust. With it being about 18 months into the Penguins’ rebuild, is starting to lean toward the, it’s time to sell.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Rangers sign veteran winger to PTO

In an effort to extend his NHL career, veteran winger Conor Sheary has agreed to a professional tryout (PTO) with the New York Rangers, per the NY Post’s Mollie Walker.

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Erik Karlsson News / House of Hockey / July 25

Atlantic Division Team Tied to Future Hall of Famer Erik Karlsson in Trade Talks

Erik Karlsson appears to be on the move at some point in the near future, and now two division rivals have both been tied to the future Hall of Fame blue liner.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Penguins’ 2016 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft officially marked 10 years since the 2016 draft. With six selections in the 2016 draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins were hoping to have at least one player work out and stay in the organization.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Examining the Penguins' defense core

The Pittsburgh Penguins started the offseason as one of the few teams considered more of a seller than a buyer. Despite that, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas made some clever acquisitions in free agency and through trades, aiming to bolster a defense that was probably the weakest in the NHL last season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 24

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New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has enjoyed an excellent offseason thus far, ticking items off his ‘to do’ list with encouraging regularity.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 24