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The Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending situation might be exciting, but that does not make it safe. If anything, it might be the clearest example of where Pittsburgh’s youth movement could either raise the team’s ceiling or make the 2026-27 season much harder than expected.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Penguins’ Blomqvist Contract Hints at Goalie Plan

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make a splash when they re-signed goaltender Joel Blomqvist on July 5. They did not name him their future starter or make the kind of commitment that immediately changes the depth chart or creates a direct path.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Penguins' goaltending depth has an opportunity to flourish following Tristan Jarry trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been quietly building their goaltending depth over the past few years. And as Tristan Jarry’s play started to slip in recent years, they needed to address that as quickly as possible.

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

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

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / December 7

Puustinen Power Surge, Blomqvist Brilliance: WBS Penguins Silence Bears with Dominant 4-1 Victory

Saturday night at the GIANT Center felt special from the start, opening with a ceremony honoring veteran defenseman Aaron Ness on his 800th career American Hockey League game—a huge milestone for the Bears organization.

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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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Penguins activate, assign prospects Rutger McGroarty and Joel Blomqvist

The Penguins have had two of their better prospects return to full health.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Will the Penguins contend for the playoffs?

The Penguins entered the season with modest playoff hopes, at best. After 17 games, they sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 9-5-3 record,

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Penguins announce multiple roster moves

The Penguins have shifted around their roster on Tuesday. Most notably, reigning AHL ’Goalie of the Month’ Sergei Murashov has been recalled to the NHL lineup. Pittsburgh has also recalled forward Danton Heinen and defenseman Ryan Graves.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 26

Penguins’ Joel Blomqvist out at least four weeks with lower-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Friday that goaltender Joel Blomqvist is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks after suffering a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Ranking all 32 NHL goalie tandems for 2025-26

Is it more valuable to have one dominant goaltender or two very good ones? It depends on the time of year. Come the postseason, there’s a correlation between trusting one bellcow starter and winning the Stanley Cup.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Penguins’ Joel Blomqvist out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Some early injury problems between the pipes for the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Wednesday, the team announced that goaltender Joel Blomqvist is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

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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 / Breakaway on SI / August 26, 2025

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18, 2025

Goaltending questions loom for the Penguins

Despite a difficult season that included two demotions to the AHL, Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry has done enough to retain the starting job heading into next year, Seth Rorabaugh of the triblive.com believes.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / April 24, 2025

ECHL: Sergei Murashov Called Up To Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have announced that they’ve called up goaltender Sergei Murashov from the Wheeling Nailers. This comes after Joel Blomqvist left Wednesday Night’s vs the Lehigh Valley Phantoms after the second period with an injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Hockey Unplugged / March 20, 2025

Bad News Emerges as Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Sidelined with Undisclosed Injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins seemingly have a goalie of the future in Joel Blomqvist, but now he's reportedly dealing with an undisclosed injury as he looks to get back on the ice in the AHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 4, 2025

Penguins Skate: Blomqvist Move Explained, Kolyachonok on Deck

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan offered an explanation – or at least most of one – as to why the team sent rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist to the American Hockey League, and it’s pretty much what you might expect.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 3, 2025

It’s Time for Penguins to (Gulp) Bring Tristan Jarry Back

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had great expectations for Joel Blomqvist from the moment they invested a second-round draft choice in him in 2020. He immediately figured prominently in their long-term goaltending plans.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 2, 2025

Penguins Room: Karlsson Addresses Trade Talk; Blomqvist Has Rookie Pains

On one end of the spectrum is Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell. He scored two goals, including a wonderful individual charge off the opening faceoff of the third period to tie the game.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 1, 2025

What Should the Penguins Do With Joel Blomqvist for the Remainder of the Season?

As we head into the final month and a half of the NHL regular season, this season is one to throw out the window for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They find themselves four points out from being at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, with the Buffalo Sabres having four games in hand to make that happen.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 28, 2025

Watch: Penguins goalie has meltdown after getting benched mid-game

This meltdown is must-see TV.

J.T. Miller reportedly nixed blockbuster deal before returning to New York

'Ready to move on': Canucks set to 'sell' goalie Thatcher Demko, per insider

Boston Bruins scratch 27-year-old forward: Possible trade incoming?

Lack of contract talks between Canadiens and veteran: Is trade incoming?

William Nylander's injury situation officially revealed by the Maple Leafs

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / February 25, 2025

Penguins Rookie Goaltender Should Stay In the NHL

It was a rough weekend for the Pittsburgh Penguins and, more specifically, goaltender Joel Blomqvist. The rookie netminder allowed seven goals on 32 shots between two games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 7, 2025

Does Joel Blomqvist Have Big Future in Penguins’ Net?

Joel Blomqvist might well be the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goalie of the future. He’s been labeled that for a while, and understandably so, given his quickness and history of making timely saves.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 15, 2024

Analyzing the Pittsburgh Penguins' early-season struggles

After a 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins have dropped to 6-9-3 on the season. The loss has seen them fall to 26th in the NHL standings and puts them at 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2024

Penguins goalie is officially in Mike Sullivan's doghouse

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is quickly losing the net for the team. Once the season-opening starter against the New York Rangers, he has quickly turned into being a healthy scratch.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 4, 2024