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Hoffmann Group Granted Approval To Acquire Penguins

June 23rd: After nearly six months of waiting, the Penguins will have a new ownership group. The Hoffmann Group has received unanimous approval from the NHL Board of Governors for the purchase of the Penguins, as announced by the team.

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Penguins Have an Interesting Decision to Make on Ryan Shea

The Pittsburgh Penguins were full of positive surprises this season. Eighteen-year-old Ben Kindel had a breakout rookie campaign; the team got strong performances from Evgeni Malkin, Anthony Mantha, Justin Brazeau, and Egor Chinakhov; and Pittsburgh made the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

Pascal Dupuis News / ESPN / June 23

Islanders hire Cup winner Dupuis for front office

Former Stanley Cup winner Pascal Dupuis has been hired as the Islanders' director of player development, the team announced Tuesday.

Ron Francis News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Ron Francis Returns to Pittsburgh in Advisory Role

The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing back one of the most respected names in franchise history. On Friday, the organization announced that Hall of Famer Ron Francis has returned to the club as special advisor, hockey operations.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Jason Spezza News / Professor Press Box / June 21

5 Things You Might Not Know About the Senators' Jason Spezza

There are players you think you know because you watched them for years. Jason Spezza is one of those players for a lot of Ottawa Senators fans. But like most long careers, the real story sits a little deeper than the box score and the highlight reel.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Penguins bring back former Stanley Cup champion for front office role

The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, the team announced on Friday. In his new role, Francis will support

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19

Penguins Need To Upgrade The Left Side Of Their Defense

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ defense was hardly anything to write home about this year, but it was good enough to help them reach the playoffs. It became clear in the postseason that upgrades were needed.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Penguins’ Kyle Dubas brings 2-time Stanley Cup winner back in front office role

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas completed a difficult task in the sports executive world during the 2025-26 campaign: build for the future while also assembling a roster that clinches a postseason berth.

Ron Francis News / Daily Faceoff / June 19

Penguins hire Ron Francis as Hockey Operations Advisor

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday that they have added a legendary former player to a hockey operations role within their front office. Ron Francis,

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Penguins Have Options With Their 1st Round Pick

The NHL Draft will take place on June 26 and 27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Last summer, the Pittsburgh Penguins were expected to have a pick in the top five of the 2026 Draft; however, after making the playoffs this season, the Penguins will pick 22nd overall.

Ryan Shea News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Penguins’ Ryan Shea headed to open market after strong season

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but lost in the first round. Now, as the team prepares for the offseason, the Penguins may have a new look to the team.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Pittsburgh Penguins 3-Round 2026 NHL Mock Draft

With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft less than two weeks away, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves with four picks in the first three rounds. General manager

Taylor Gauthier News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Penguins re-sign Taylor Gauthier to one-year contract extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping around a solid depth piece within their organization. On Tuesday, the team announced that they have re-signed goaltender Taylor Gauthier to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Penguins rumors: It ‘might be time’ to trade Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, says Pittsburgh reporter

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a surprising run to the playoffs in 2025-26, but fell in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers. Now, GM Kyle Dubas will look to improve the team.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Two Familiar Penguins Players Pop Up in Trade Rumors Again

Kyle Dubas “isn’t itching to trade veteran forwards Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell, but, much like last summer, both are available,” writes Josh Yohe of The Athletic on Monday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Penguins sign newly acquired forward to one-year contract

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins officially signed forward Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, two-way contract that runs through the 2026-27 season after acquiring him in a weekend trade with the Florida Panthers for defence prospect Emil Pieniniemi.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Penguins rumors: The 2 veteran forwards Kyle Dubas is willing to trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a solid season, making it to the first round of the playoffs, but eventually losing to the Philadelphia Flyers. They’ll be looking to make it further next season, but it will all depend on the moves that they make during the summer.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Penguins sign Oliver Okuliar to one-year contract

One of the new faces in the Keystone State has a new contract. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the team has signed forward Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Free Agent Focus: Pittsburgh Penguins

Free agency is under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 13

Penguins acquire Oliver Okuliar from Panthers for Emil Pieniniemi

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Oliver Okuliar from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Emil Pieniniemi. Okuliar played for Skelleftea AIK in the Swedish Hockey League last season, posting 15 goals and 14 assists in 46 games.

Jordan Staal News / Yardbarker / June 11

Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

It took Jordan Staal 17 years to get back to the Stanley Cup Final, and he's been making the most of an opportunity to win his second ring.

Who’s Going to Win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / June 7

5 Young And Exciting Penguins Trade Targets This Offseason

It’s not a secret that the Pittsburgh Penguins want to get younger as they step into the offseason. General manager Kyle Dubas has a unique ability to track down young talent and acquire it, and he will be back at it this offseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / June 3

Pittsburgh Penguins – Scoring Forwards to Look at, and Trade Value of Some Penguins

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: A look at some potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins if they’re looking to add a scoring forward.