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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 22
Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

The NHL community was concerned to learn that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel had experienced a medical episode on the team's plane.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20
Penguins’ Benjamin Kindel Taken To Hospital

Penguins’ Benjamin Kindel Taken To Hospital

In a scary announcement from the Pittsburgh Penguins, forward Benjamin Kindel has been taken to a hospital following a medical episode on the team’s plane.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24
Penguins Downgrade Benjamin Kindel To Week-To-Week

Penguins Downgrade Benjamin Kindel To Week-To-Week

The Pittsburgh Penguins could be without an important energy piece to begin the 2026-27 season. The team expects center Benjamin Kindel to be out week-to-week, director of minor league operations Amanda Kessel told media including Dan Potash of SportsNet Pittsburgh.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 30
Which projected 2026 draft prospects outside the top 10 could make the NHL immediately?

Which projected 2026 draft prospects outside the top 10 could make the NHL immediately?

The 2026 NHL Draft is about a month away, and while the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to capture the attention of most of the hockey world, the draft continues to take shape more and more every day.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1
Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins

Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins

While Crosby and Letang are still signed beyond this season, Malkin is in the final year of his contract and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. He seems determined to remain in Pittsburgh, but there has not been much progress on a contract extension. 

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews cites lack of pride as team hits crisis point
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Sabres deliver big statement with impressive win over Lightning
NHL News / Yardbarker
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3
Penguins issue multiple injury updates

Penguins issue multiple injury updates

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas issued a long list of injury updates in his latest GM Show. Most notably, winger Rickard Rakell remains approximately three to four weeks away from a hand injury sustained on October 25th.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 5
Penguins might already have the steal of the 2025 NHL Draft in Ben Kindel

Penguins might already have the steal of the 2025 NHL Draft in Ben Kindel

Through his first 12 NHL games, Kindel has tallied five points (five goals).

Would Kyle Dubas ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?
Penguins place G Tristan Jarry, F Justin Brazeau on injured reserve
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31
Five biggest surprises from first month of NHL season

Five biggest surprises from first month of NHL season

This was supposed to be a long rebuilding year for the Penguins, but don't tell them that.

...and five biggest disappointments from first month of NHL season
Bruins HC Marco Sturm provides update on top center Elias Lindholm
Nick Schmaltz's remarkable start for Mammoth almost didn't happen
Is the Penguins’ early season performance a trick?
Trevor Zegras is fitting in quite nicely with the Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11, 2025
Penguins activate Bryan Rust, assign Ville Koivunen to AHL

Penguins activate Bryan Rust, assign Ville Koivunen to AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a pair of roster moves heading into Saturday's matchup against the Rangers.  The team announced (X link) that they have activated winger Bryan Rust from injured reserve.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7, 2025
Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive win

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win

It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited. 

Could Penguins ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause amid rebuild?
Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season
Canadiens face roster issue as NHL insider reveals worrying update
Leafs lost star power, but Craig Berube has the blueprint for success
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6, 2025
Harrison Brunicke, Ben Kindel to make Penguins' opening-night roster

Harrison Brunicke, Ben Kindel to make Penguins' opening-night roster

For the first time in a while, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have a pair of teenagers on their opening night roster. Earlier today, head coach Dan Muse confirmed to play-by-play commentator Josh Getzoff that defenseman Harrison Brunicke and forward Benjamin Kindel will make their NHL debuts tomorrow night.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8, 2025
Penguins sign first-round pick to entry-level deal

Penguins sign first-round pick to entry-level deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 2025 first-round selection Benjamin Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract. Just a few weeks after drafting Kindel at 11th-overall, Pittsburgh will restate their confidence in the Coquitlam-native by making him just the third player from this draft to sign his first NHL contract.

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