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Free-agent focus for Penguins

Free agency is now barely two weeks away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

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NHL Monday Rumor Roundup: Head vs. Heart on Bryan Rust?

Taking stock of what could be brewing for the Penguins At this dawn of a new week there’s only one (or two as Edmonton will hope) games left before summer.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / June 16

Could the Penguins pull off another McGroarty-esque trade?

Isaac Howard fits nicely into the plan Kyle Dubas has for the Penguins rebuild. Last summer. Kyle Dubas made a bold move to acquire top prospect Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for his own top prospect Brayden Yager.

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.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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Bokondji Imama News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Penguins re-sign veteran forward

A one-year deal will keep him in Pittsburgh’s depth charts as the team looks to move into a new era.

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

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Pittsburgh Penguins 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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Penguins sign former third-rounder to entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward prospect Melvin Fernstrom to a three-year, entry-level contract.

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

Tyler Spezia News / Inside The Rink / June 12

ECHL: Tyler Spezia Heads Overseas

Toledo Walleye forward Tyler Spezia is heading overseas to Germany to join the Nurnberg Ice Tigers in the DEL after spending his first seven seasons in North America.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh receiving trade calls on 2 key veterans

The Pittsburgh Penguins may be one of the few teams really willing to make moves this offseason. The organization is reportedly open to trade talks involving almost every player on the roster, except for their long-time franchise veterans.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Penguins’ most popular trade target emerges

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a dismal 2024-25 season. It ended Mike Sullivan’s run as the head coach, nearly a decade after his two consecutive Stanley Cups as the coach.

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

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Penguins rumors: Mario Lemieux-led owner group looking to buy back franchise

Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux is reportedly interested in purchasing the franchise back from its current owner. Lemieux, who played his entire NHL career for the Penguins, bought the team in 1999 and kept the franchise in Pittsburgh before selling to Fenway Sports Group in 2021.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Penguins’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Penguins endured another bad season, finishing 34-36-12 while missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight season. Now, they look to break that slump and make it back.

Mario Lemieux News / Breakaway on SI / June 11

Report: Mario Lemieux Considering Buying Back Penguins

Fenway Sports Group took majority ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2022, but after four years, they might be losing some of their stake. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Penguins’ former ownership group in Ron Burkle and franchise legend Mario Lemieux are looking into buying back their old stake.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / June 10

Breaking Down Recent Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason Rumours

One of the biggest names linked to the Pittsburgh Penguins in rumours recently is centre Marco Rossi. The former ninth-overall pick in 2020 is coming off a productive 24-goal, 60-point season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 10

Penguins GM Outlines Offseason Plans

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in for an entertaining offseason after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight year. While the expectations will be low for the 2025-26 season Penguins president and general manager Kyle Dubas is hopeful he can build a team that is ready to compete in the very near future.