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The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of depth up front heading into the 2026-27 season. However, having too many NHL-caliber forwards can create problems of its own. The forward logjam leaves management with difficult decisions before the regular season begins.

Michael Wilbon tears into Connor Hellebuyck after goalie’s trade request

Capitals name Connor Leslie emergency backup goaltender

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 17

Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season

The Washington Capitals catching the Carolina Hurricanes might be the least chaotic outcome in the NHL's Metropolitan Division next season.

Rangers' Will Cuylle must prove his worth in contract year

Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

Former Maple Leaf calls out Toronto over Morgan Rielly situation

Hurricanes acquire Stiven Sardarian from Sabres

Start of season in doubt for Panthers star Brad Marchand

Three keys to a successful Penguins season

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 17

Three keys to a successful Penguins season

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of uncertainty after an offseason in which the roster saw few meaningful improvements.

Hurricanes acquire Stiven Sardarian from Sabres

Start of season in doubt for Panthers star Brad Marchand

Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero

Connor McDavid becomes inaugural member of EA Sports NHL’s ’99 Club’

Stars resolve issues with NBA’s Mavericks over arena dispute

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Has a Crucial Role Beyond Scoring

Evgeni Malkin turns 40 today, but the most meaningful story about this milestone birthday has little to do with his age. Malkin remains productive enough to help the Pittsburgh Penguins on the ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 14

Five NHL teams that need injury luck on their side in 2026-27

Teams with depth typically can overcome injury issues, but even the deepest teams will run into problems if enough injuries occur.

Did the Capitals make the right move in re-signing Alex Ovechkin?

Flyers expected to sign Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale before hearings

Penguins hire Brandon Pridham as hockey operations consultant

Islanders sign Malte Gustafsson to entry-level contract

Wild sign Filip Ruzicka to entry-level contract

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 6

Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play

In blending a desire to win and sustain success for the future, the Pittsburgh Penguins made sure to retain one of their surprising key contributors from the 2025-26 season.

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Flames sign Simon Nemec to five-year contract

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington

Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year deal

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

At this rate, will any good players reach NHL free agency? The question may seem hyperbolic, but the general consensus is that this is a weak free agent class.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Penguins Avoiding Inevitable Rebuild With the Malkin Signing

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a good season, and even though they returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, they are not serious Cup contenders.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Will next season be a ‘last dance’ for Penguins with Crosby, Malkin, Letang?

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a surprising season, as after many expected them to be one of the few true tanking teams, they found themselves in the playoffs for the first time in four years.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Penguins need to be smart with money saved on Crosby, Malkin

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins checked one big item off their off-season to-do list on Tuesday when they signed Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 27

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

Did this factor change the team's outlook on Malkin?

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Oilersnation / May 26

NHL Notebook: Malkin staying with Penguins, new ‘Hometown Remix’ jersey leaks

Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh. “Best city, best fans. I stay one more year. Bingo,” Malkin said in a video released by the Penguins on Tuesday, after signing his new one-year contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26

Evgeni Malkin Signs Interesting Extension with the Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed franchise icon Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension worth $5.5 million for the 2026-27 season. Pierre

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

Ending the speculation before it takes over the offseason, the Penguins announced the re-signing of Malkin, 39, for one more year.

Sidney Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26

NHL insider predicts how Penguins, Evgeni Malkin contract talks will end after Sidney Crosby comments

Will Malkin remain in Pittsburgh for the 2026-27 season or will he have a new NHL home?

Could The Penguins Weaponize Their Cap Space Once Again?

Breaking Down the Penguins’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agent Class

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 22

Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin, Penguins contract talks

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby recently revealed that he wants "to keep playing for as many years as possible" and could sign an extension

Crosby reveals news about Penguins future, possible retirement

Which landing spots make sense for Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews?

Former Avalanche, Flames HC Bob Hartley announces retirement

Flames sign Kirill Zarubin to three-year, entry-level contract

Columbus could be a team looking to trade up at 2026 NHL Draft

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 12

Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Malkin's future will be one of the major offseason storylines in Pittsburgh.

How Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11

How Lightning's Guentzel may impact Penguins' Malkin decision

How Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision

Malkin is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he will turn 40 years old at the end of July.

Can the Lightning remain competitive for much longer?

Long-term contract for Connor Bedard key for Blackhawks future

Theorizing a draft day trade for the Sharks

Devils hire Braden Birch as assistant GM

Shane Doan, Maple Leafs part ways

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 5

Penguins have yet to make this Evgeni Malkin move amid uncertainty about his future

Attention has turned to Malkin's future in Pittsburgh.

There is a changing of the guard in NHL's Eastern Conference

Penguins’ Dan Muse Nominated for Jack Adams Award After Breakout Season

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 1

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future

Malkin turns 40 years old in July and is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Evgeni Malkin's future takes center stage for Penguins

Cam York's overtime winner helps Flyers eliminate Penguins in G6

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Evgeni Malkin's future takes center stage for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not go away without a fight, but it is a long way back from a 3-0 series deficit, and they simply ran out of magic in their 1-0 Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

Dan Vladar steals Game 6 to send Flyers to second round

Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

'It's become a distraction': Senators' Brady Tkachuk growing sick of trade rumors

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13

Malkin makes huge prediction about Ovechkin amid retirement rumors

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes huge prediction about Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin amid retirement rumors

Ovechkin hasn't yet decided whether or not he will return for another NHL season, finish his playing career with Dynamo Moscow of the KHL or retire.

Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

Dissecting the Hall of Fame case for Rangers G Jonathan Quick

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 26

Sidney Crosby leaves Penguins' win with another injury

Sidney Crosby leaves Penguins' win with another lower-body injury

The Penguins may have won their game, but they lost their captain.

Erik Karlsson playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

Optimism around when Leon Draisaitl could return from injury?

Oilers' Connor McDavid becomes third-fastest player to record 800 assists

Senators having horrible injury luck at the worst time

2026 NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament: The standouts from Day 1

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 26

Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson before the start of the 2023-24 season, they were doing so with the intention of him providing another superstar presence. Lately, he's been doing just that.

Sidney Crosby exits, but Penguins nip Senators in shootout

Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves game with apparent lower-body injury

NHL Rumors: Penguins don't plan on trading Erik Karlsson

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 24