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Stanley Cup Champion Joins Penguins Coaching Staff

Longtime NHL forward Nick Bonino is retiring after 15 seasons and joining the Pittsburgh Penguins as a coach, he announced Wednesday. “I just wanted to officially announce I will be retiring from professional hockey," Bonino said (translation via PensBurgh).

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Worst case scenario for the Penguins in the draft?

Talking about uncontrollable but unfortunate situations Something popped out in a lot of mock drafts that have been out there, but in best graphical form on this one from The Athletic.

Nick Bonino News / Blade of Steel / June 18

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Veteran with Pittsburgh Penguins Suddenly Retires

Two-time Stanley Cup champion veteran Nick Bonino has just announced his retirement as a player and immediately took on a role with the Penguins. Nick

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The '5+ goals in one Stanley Cup Final in the Modern Era' quiz

How many of the players to score five goals in a single Stanley Cup Final series since the Modern Era began (1967-68) can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

The 'Most career goals in Game 7 a Stanley Cup Playoffs series' quiz

The 'Last Stanley Cup Playoff shutout for each NHL franchise' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 18

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hasn't had any talks about playing beyond next season

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Evgeni Malkin has a year left on his contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. There has been speculation if it will be hos final year with the Penguins and/or in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Who the Penguins should target in free agency

Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas doesn’t intend to be a big player in NHL free agency next month,

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

3 players Penguins must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

For a third straight season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have failed to make the playoffs. They have already made major moves, as the Penguins have hired Dan Muse as the new head coach.

Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Would Evgeni Malkin really leave the Penguins?

Legendary Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is entering the last season of his contract with the team. The three-time Stanley Cup champion has racked up 1,346 points in 1,213 games, and he eclipsed the 500-goal mark in October.

Evgeni Malkin News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Rumors of Evgeni Malkin’s Potential Retirement Puts Focus on His Penguins Legacy

For the last 19 seasons, the “Big Three” have been a staple for the Pittsburgh Penguins. From Stanley Cups to individual awards, Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin have done everything in the Steel City.

Bryan Rust News / Pensburgh / June 17

Could Bryan Rust make Team USA?

Looking at Rust’s chances for the Olympics Team USA GM Bill Guerin talked about what it would take for the players he was picking to make the Olympic roster next year.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Pittsburgh Penguins’ 7-Round 2025 Mock Draft

The NHL Draft is just a few short weeks away, with the event taking place on June 27 and 28 in Los Angeles. After another season of missing the playoffs and moving on from former head coach Mike Sullivan, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to continue to add to their farm system.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Penguins listening to trade offers for most 2026 UFAs

The Penguins are open to trading nearly every name on their roster entering the final season of their contract in 2025-26, aside from franchise center Evgeni Malkin, Josh Yohe of The Athletic writes Tuesday.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 17

Are the Pittsburgh Penguins stuck in no man's land?

Andy Strickland: Have heard that the Columbus Blue Jackets and pending RFA defenseman Dante Fabbro have been making some progress on a long-term contract extension.

Dan Muse News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

What Penguins’ Dan Muse Needs to Do to Be Successful in Year 1

Dan Muse, new head coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has his work cut out for him. The Penguins are in the middle of a rebuild and have no doubt already started thinking about life after Sidney Crosby.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 17

Penguins Should Sell High on Veteran Forward

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed each of the last three postseasons and are sure to undergo some serious changes over the summer. With Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang nearing the end of their careers, the Penguins don’t have much choice but to begin looking forward to the future.

Evgeni Malkin News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

NHL Rumours: Evegni Malkin’s Future in Pittsburgh

Welcome to NHL Rumours! We are approaching the end of the Stanley Cup Final. We also may be approaching the end of an era in Pittsburgh. Today’s rumour pertains to the future of Evgeni Malkin with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Evgeni Malkin News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

NHL Rumours: Evgeni Malkin’s Future in Pittsburgh

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Evgeni Malkin Told Next Season His Last with Penguins: Trade Coming?

Evgeni Malkin’s legendary run with the Pittsburgh Penguins appears to be nearing its end. According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, the Penguins do not plan to offer the veteran center a contract extension.

Evgeni Malkin News / Field Level Media / June 16

Report: Penguins star Malkin likely done after next season

Report: Penguins star Evgeni Malkin likely done after next season

The upcoming NHL season could reportedly be the last for Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin.

Penguins looking to improve roster via trades, not free agency

McDavid, Crosby among first six players named to Canada’s 2026 Olympic hockey team

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Pierre LeBrun Names Veteran Penguins Forward Atop Trade Candidate List

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of a pivotal offseason, and NHL insider Pierre LeBrun made it clear on TSN's "OverDrive" that the front office is fully open to change.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 16

Pittsburgh Penguins looking to improve roster via trades, not free agency

Josh Yoshe of The Athletic: Yoshe writes that the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to be active when July 1st comes. However, it will not be in the free agent market; instead, it will be via the trade market.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / June 14

Penguins Re-Sign Forward

The Pittsburgh Penguins failed to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season while their AHL affiliate the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins couldn’t get out of the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs.

Dan Muse News / Last Word On Sports / June 14

Dan Muse’s Coaching Path to the Pittsburgh Penguins

Following a third straight playoff miss, the Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves looking for a coaching change. On April 28th 2025, the Penguins and long-time head coach Mike Sullivan mutually agreed to part ways.

Melvin Fernstrom News / Daily Faceoff / June 13

Penguins sign Melvin Fernstrom to three-year, entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Friday they had signed forward Melvin Fernstrom to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old Fernstrom spent the 2024-25 season with Orebro HK of the Swedish Hockey League, scoring eight goals and nine assists for 17 points in 48 games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 13

Penguins sign Boko Imama to one-year contract extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Friday that the club has signed left winger Boko Imama to one-year contract extension worth $775,000. Through 16 appearances with the Penguins in 2024-25, Imama finished with one goal coupled with 30 penalty minutes and a plus-two rating.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Penguins Coach Reveals Plans for Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh's Aging Core

Dan Muse has entered his first NHL head coaching job at the helm of the Pittsburgh Penguins under uncommon circumstances. Muse is replacing a two-time

Mario Lemieux News / Larry Brown Sports / June 11

Report: Mario Lemieux looking into buying Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux is part of a group that is looking into purchasing the team, according to a report. TSN hockey reporter Pierre LeBrun reported on Wednesday that Fenway Sports Group has been looking to sell a partial share of the Penguins.