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The Predators and Penguins have made a multi-player swap. Nashville has acquired winger Michael Bunting along with a 2026 fourth-round pick from Pittsburgh in exchange for center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn.

Predators assign former first-round pick to AHL

Should the Penguins trade Rickard Rakell?

Sharks boost defense following trade with Penguins

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / February 11

Trade or keep: Kevin Hayes

He might have more trade value than you expect. We continue with our “keep or trade” look at potential trade chips for the Pittsburgh Penguins by examining the case of forward Kevin Hayes.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 11

Senators still looking to add despite lack of cap space, assets

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Given the rising cap and the Pittsburgh Penguins situation, they’re in a position again (see Kevin Hayes and Cody Glass acquisitions) to take on a contract with an added asset attached.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 5

Penguins Practice: Sidney Crosby Being Evaluated for Injury

CRANBERRY — Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby did not participate in the team’s practice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex Wednesday and is being evaluated for an unspecified upper-body injury, coach Mike Sullivan said.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / January 29

Toronto Maple Leafs Could Land Under-the-Radar Center in Trade With the Pittsburgh Penguins

If the Toronto Maple Leafs wanted to add a perfect third line center they could look to former GM Kyle Dubas' Penguins to see if they can acquire Kevin Hayes.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 11

Big Chances & Big Needs; Penguins Finding Solutions to Big Problems

The Pittsburgh Penguins need a third-line center. And a right-side defenseman. Because the roster doesn’t necessarily have players who are easy answers, coach Mike Sullivan was forced into a couple of desperation moves with players who were castoffs, both of which seem to be yielding surprising dividends.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 23

Penguins News: Ponomarev Re-Assigned, Hayes Possible

After a bit of a wait to get to the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vasily Ponomarev’s first tryout is over. After three games in the NHL lineup, Ponomarev, 22, will take those lessons learned after a few rocky outings back the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Veteran Penguins forward set to return vs. Utah

The Penguins will welcome back a veteran forward to their lineup on Saturday against Utah.

League-best Jets top struggling Penguins

Watch: Sidney Crosby is still throwing hands at 37 years old

Crosby’s fight shows new level of frustration about the Penguins' season

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Penguins place Kevin Hayes on injured reserve with upper-body injury

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they placed forward Kevin Hayes on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. In response, the team recalled forward Samuel Poulin from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 11

Penguins Recall Sam Poulin; Kevin Hayes to IR

In a move that might please those pushing for the Pittsburgh Penguins to get younger, the team on Monday recalled forward Sam Poulin from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Two Penguins forwards battling injuries

The Penguins hope these guys can get healthy sooner rather than later.

Penguins recall goaltender after strong AHL stint

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 10

Penguins Injury Updates on Glass, Hayes; Nieto Plan

A couple of injured Pittsburgh Penguins forwards could be out of the lineup for a while, according to updates provided Sunday by coach Mike Sullivan following the team’s practice at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 30

How Penguins Blew Another Lead; Sullivan’s Blunt Answer

The Pittsburgh Penguins do not like themselves. They have been one of the worst teams at holding leads, especially multi-goal leads, for three seasons running.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / October 26

Will Kevin Hayes Score a Goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks on October 26?

At 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Vancouver Canucks — is Kevin Hayes going to light the lamp? Insights and statistics are provided below, to assist you in making the right bet.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 15

Can Penguins’ New Fourth Line Put Forth Two-Way Help?

The makeup of the fourth line isn’t always a big point of curiosity for most NHL teams, and the Pittsburgh Penguins had to adjust theirs after a preseason injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / July 23

Penguins’ Kevin Hayes Searching for a Role; Using Trade as ‘Motivation’

New Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kevin Hayes is searching for a role. Ready to join his third team in three seasons, the 32-year-old Hayes admitted he didn’t find a role or comfort last season with the St.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 6

The Kevin Hayes Trade Changes Things for the St. Louis Blues

At last weekend’s NHL Entry Draft, the St. Louis Blues traded centre Kevin Hayes to the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, we are here to explore just how the details of the trade change how the Blues should approach Torey Krug this offseason.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 29

Penguins acquire F Kevin Hayes, pick from Blues

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired veteran forward Kevin Hayes and 2025 second-round draft pick from the St. Louis Blues on Saturday in exchange for future considerations.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Kevin Hayes Traded by Blue to Penguins at NHL Draft

The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially acquired forward Kevin Hayes and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for future considerations.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Blues trade Kevin Hayes, 2025 second-round pick to Penguins for future considerations

Day 1 of the 2024 NHL Draft was relatively tame on the trade front, with teams exchanging picks rather than making any significant moves involving player personnel.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / March 5, 2024

Blues Should Stick with Kevin Hayes Despite Struggles

The St. Louis Blues acquired veteran center Kevin Hayes from the Philadephia Flyers last summer. In the deal, they sacrificed a sixth-round pick in the 2024 Draft, while the Flyers retained 50 percent of his $7.1 million salary cap hit for the final three seasons of his deal.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2024

Watch: Flyers HC destroys reporter over false rumor surrounding Cutter Gauthier trade

John Tortorella has a reputation for flying off the handle, but he was probably in the right this time.

Cutter Gauthier breaks silence on Flyers trade, squashes ugly rumor

‘I don’t know him from a hole in the wall’: Tortorella on Gauthier following trade

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The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

NHL News / St. Louis Blues on SI / December 19, 2023

Player to watch vs. Lightning: Kevin Hayes

My player to watch for the St. Louis Blues against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday is center Kevin Hayes. Hayes is coming off a one goal, one assist