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Pittsburgh Penguin Rickard Rakell’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season

September brings the start of training camp and fantasy hockey. This article projects Rickard Rakell’s point production this year. Similar to our previous point projection on Sidney Crosby, it will be generated through the use of a predictive model that blends scoring rate, age adjustment, team context, and projected durability.

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Pittsburgh Penguin Bryan Rust’s Point Projection for 25-26 Season

With September comes the start of training camp and fantasy hockey. This article projects Bryan Rust’s point production this year. Projections are built through a model that blends scoring rates, age and team contexts, and projected durability.

Mason Mctavish News / NHL Rumors / September 2

Anaheim Ducks, RFA Mason McTavish differ on value on long-term deal

Patrick Present of The Hockey News: Training camp is just over two weeks away, and little info is out there regarding the Anaheim Ducks and their RFA forward Mason McTavish.

Sidney Crosby News / Last Word On Sports / September 2

Pittsburgh Penguin Sidney Crosby’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season

September brings the start of training camp and fantasy hockey. This article helps predict Sidney Crosby‘s point projection for this upcoming year. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a team that’s heading into the season expecting a low finish in the standings.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Penguins Could Have 5 Potential Big Name Trades This Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a relatively quiet offseason, but they will be the team to watch on the trade market this season. The rumor mill has been buzzing throughout the team’s offseason, but general manager Kyle Dubas has played his cards close to the vest.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Pittsburgh Penguins top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to rebuild a bit at this time. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are not getting any younger. However, this team is not close to contending for a Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29

Penn State may have opened door to hosting NHL Winter Classic

Penn State may have opened door to hosting future NHL Winter Classic

The Winter Classic is still the NHL's signature regular-season event, and one of the most anticipated venues to host one has been Penn State's Beaver Stadium for a Keystone State Game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.

Wild could reach record-breaking deal on Kirill Kaprizov extension

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have impact on salary

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Oilers’ Connor McDavid earns top player rating in 'EA Sports NHL 26'

Mitch Marner needed full-time security at home after Game 7 loss

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Milestones to Watch for in 2025-26

With the 2025-26 NHL season approaching, the Pittsburgh Penguins may not end up being the most exciting team on the ice in the league, but they still have a few players who will give the fans exciting individual moments.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27

Penguins Have Timeline for Malkin Decision, Trade Options Included

Pegged as a potential lottery team, the Pittsburgh Penguins head into the 2025-26 season without much of a chance to compete, but with some big-name veterans on the roster with a lot to care about.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 26

Why Penguins could be one of NHL's worst teams this season

Looking ahead to the upcoming season, the Penguins appear to be far from contending for a title given the lack of overall progression since the offseason.

Penguins set to relaunch team Hall of Fame

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / August 26

Penguins set to relaunch team Hall of Fame

After a 12-year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Penguins will embrace their team Hall of Fame once more, with the class of 2025 scheduled to be inducted Oct. 25.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 26

Penguins Goalie Prospects Getting Overlooked

The Pittsburgh Penguins have long had one of the lowest ranked prospect pools in the entire NHL. Years of playoff and Stanley Cup contention drained the pipeline dry, but the Penguins have entered a new phase as an organization.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

4 Predictions for the Penguins’ 2025-26 Season

With the busy part of the NHL offseason winding down and the focus seemingly being put on training camps around the league, the Pittsburgh Penguins continue

Matt Grzelcyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 25

Assessing the curious case of Matt Grzelcyk

It’s rare for an NHLer to sign a “prove it” deal in free agency, have a career year offensively, and then remain unsigned just a few weeks before training camps start.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 25

Penguins Could See Huge Success Under New Ownership

After just four years of majority ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have opened themselves up to new avenues regarding the team.

Maxim Lapierre News / The Sick Podcast / August 24

Underrated Habs Players: Maxim Lapierre

With the news cycle being pretty quiet, it’s time to talk about players who may not have been as appreciated for what they did with the Montreal Canadiens as they should have been.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Penguins Defense Still Needs Work Heading Into 2025-26

One major area the Pittsburgh Penguins struggled with last season was defense, and they have had a pretty quiet offseason. There is still time for general manager Kyle Dubas to make changes before the season starts, but if he doesn’t, how is the team going to look on the defensive side of the puck heading into 2025-26?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Rinksiders / August 24

Former Pittsburgh Penguins who are still on the 2025 free agent market

We are now almost two months past the beginning of free agency on July 1. Over a billion dollars in contract value have been handed to free agents since then.

Elliotte Friedman News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Elliotte Friedman Shoots Down Rumors Involving Penguins Sale

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas will not be impacted by the franchise’s impending ownership change, even though whispers out there put the former Toronto Maple Leafs GM on the outside of the franchise looking in.

Evgeni Malkin News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Penguins GM Reveals Franchise's Plans for Evgeni Malkin’s Contract Year

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas made clear that Evgeni Malkin’s short-term future will be handled with care as the 39-year-old center enters the last season of his contract.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

$152M Player Swap Between Penguins and Leafs a 'Pipe Dream' Says Host

The idea of a blockbuster swap between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins — trading Morgan Rielly and Nick Robertson for Erik Karlsson — has been floating around, in various iterations, for weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / August 19

Reports: FSG evaluating Penguins' suitor options as ‘serious contender’ emerges

The Hoffmann family, owners of the minor league Florida Everblades, have "emerged as a serious contender" to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sportsnet reported Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

New ownership potential emerges for the Penguins

One of the main storylines from the Pittsburgh Penguins this summer has been that Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the majority owner of the Penguins franchise, is interested in selling a portion of the team.

Josh Leivo looking to return to NHL and the Penguins could be perfect fit

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

Trade Talk: Rival Teams Want Something Back from the Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are drawing trade interest this summer, but not just for veteran players like Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, or Erik Karlsson. According to general manager Kyle Dubas, several teams have reached out about reacquiring their own draft picks—a move widely believed to be tied to potential offer sheet considerations.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 14