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Mario Lemieux Not Close to Penguins Price Tag

Ever since TSN’s Pierre LeBrun first reported that a group led by Mario Lemieux had an interest in buying back the Pittsburgh Penguins, fans have been waiting for more news to creep out.

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Projecting Pittsburgh Penguins Olympics Representation in 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to have some representation at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics from Italy. The men’s hockey tournament is scheduled for February 11th to February 22nd, 2026.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / August 4

PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 18 Avery Hayes

A well earned contract has Avery Hayes pushing for an NHL spot with the Penguins. His newly drafted brother already made an appearance earlier in the countdown, but now it’s time to take a look at Avery Hayes, the young forward who turned heads in the AHL last season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / August 4

Penguins’ mid-summer off-season checklist

Looking at what the Pens have done in recent weeks and what is still to come A few more weeks have ticked by since our last summer checklist for key decisions the Pittsburgh Penguins have on their docket, so let’s go back and see what has gone on, and what is yet to come as hockey enters what traditionally is its dead period of August.

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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?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 3

1 move Pittsburgh Penguins should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025 NHL offseason looking to sell. They had veteran trade candidates such as Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / August 3

Elliotte Friedman Confirms Sidney Crosby's Trade Fate This Summer

Sidney Crosby's name has been hot in trade talks as of late, but now top NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman confirms where the Penguins star will be playing next season.

Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Erik Karlsson Could Be the Red Wings’ Missing Piece

When Erik Karlsson was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023, the hockey world was buzzing. The reigning Norris Trophy winner, coming off a 101-point season, was joining a veteran core hungry for one last run.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 2

Penguins Goalie Poised for Next Step

One of the most underrated moves of the NHL offseason was made by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team is more likely to compete in the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes at the 2026 NHL Draft than a Stanley Cup this season, but that isn't stopping Kyle Dubas from trying to continue the rebuild in Pittsburgh.

Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Penguins' Erik Karlsson Trade Talks Reportedly Take New Turn

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in full rebuild mode entering the new NHL season, and it has seen the front office engage with other teams in different trade talks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Penguins’ 2017 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?

The quiet portion of the offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins is one to reflect on the past, whether it’s the disappointment of the last few seasons or the lingering curiosity of previous draft classes.

Erik Karlsson News / House of Hockey / July 31

Erik Karlsson's Trade Demands to the Penguins Release Publicly

Erik Karlsson is one of a few Penguins likely on the move soon, and now the one thing the veteran blue liner wants in a new team has been officially revealed.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 30

Penguins Aren't Bad Enough Yet

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the few teams expected to be at the bottom of the standings come the end of the 2025-26 season with visions of Gavin McKenna in mind.

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.

Rickard Rakell News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Kraken Reportedly Eyeing Penguins All-Star Trade

As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue trade talks centered around wing Rickard Rakell, the veteran has drawn a lot of interest around the league. The Penguins may be able to net some strong assets for him in any deal, but there is also a high asking price to move the wing.

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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.

Mario Lemieux News / Breakaway on SI / July 29

Mario Lemieux Wants Full Control of Penguins

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) purchased the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021 and is already looking to sell out a portion of their stake in the team. The biggest name to emerge with interest in buying the Penguins is the same group that sold it to FSG in the first place.

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 / 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.

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.

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

Could a reunion be in the cards for Rangers HC and this defenseman?

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

Could this young forward answer multiple questions for the Rangers?

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Matt Grzelcyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21