Kyle Dubas: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Penguins Face Scary Situation as Ben Kindel Collapses on Team Plane

The Pittsburgh Penguins faced a frightening situation after forward Ben Kindel collapsed aboard the team plane during their return from Salt Lake City.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 22

Penguins F Ben Kindel back in Pittsburgh after fainting on team plane

Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh after he was hospitalized in Salt Lake City and might even return to practice as soon as next week, general manager Kyle Dubas said Thursday.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Penguins’ Ben Kindel collapsed during team flight, GM Kyle Dubas says

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on the team’s flight from Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday, shortly after takeoff, according

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Pens Labyrinth / October 20

Kyle Dubas is open for business with Penguins veteran players now in trade play

OTTAWA -- It's been hard sledding as the Penguins continue to struggle and lose hockey games in which they were competing hard for last season. They just went win less on their central road trip which puts them so far behind the eight ball.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / October 16

Kyle Dubas may have the Penguins’ next trade target hiding in plain sight

One thing that Kyle Dubas has proven to like to do since becoming the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager is make trades. One of his most common moves is acquiring former high draft picks who are in need of a change of scenery.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / October 7

Kyle Dubas pulls off a Penguins trade (but not the one many hoped for)

Many have high hopes for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, but general manager Kyle Dubas' construction of his roster remains perplexing. They are filled to the gills with forwards, and their defensive pairings are unbalanced.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

How Kyle Dubas Is Building the Penguins in a Unique Way

Here’s the trade worth starting with: Kyle Dubas picked up Nick Robertson from Toronto for a fourth-round pick, and in Pittsburgh’s opening-night 7-0 blowout over Philadelphia, Robertson scored twice.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Kyle Dubas' offseason gambles pay off early for Penguins

So far, so good for the Pittsburgh Penguins, thanks to some of their new faces.

Penguins activate Ben Kindel, place David Gustafsson on waivers

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 1

The Maple Leafs finally embracing their villain status is a breath of fresh air

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally embraced taking the heel turn when they dropped a hype video across their social media platforms that went viral. In it, they acknowledged that the team has a lot of people who hate them and that they don’t mind it one bit because it fuels the passion of the fanbase that will stand behind them no matter what.

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 / September 28

Penguins’ Dubas: ‘I’m not going to do this day-to-day, year-by-year thing’ with Malkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins are just about 48 hours away from getting their 2026-27 regular season underway as they look to follow up last year’s surprisingly strong effort by earning a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27

Penguins Are Betting Big On Young Inexperienced Goaltenders

A lot of folks might look at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ aging roster and think their biggest gamble is on an ageing core of superstars. One could also look at their defense and think the team is gambling that some right-shot defensemen can play the left side.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Penguins’ Failed Draft Trade Reveals an Important Kyle Dubas Strategy

Most failed NHL trade proposals disappear into phone history. One involving the Pittsburgh Penguins accidentally made it onto camera. Behind-the-scenes footage released by the Ottawa Senators on Aug.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 1

Could a Maple Leafs’ Rumored Blockbuster Still Happen — Through the Penguins?

Josh Yohe’s report that the Pittsburgh Penguins might shelve their big swings until 2027 reads, on the surface, like bad news for fans who were hoping GM Kyle Dubas would make a significant move.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Penguins’ $63 Million Gamble Makes 2026-27 a Bridge Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the offseason with the resources to make a major addition. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Did Kyle Dubas Misread The Summer Market?

What a difference a few months can make. The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the playoffs as perhaps the feel-good story of the season, defying many NHL projections that had them as a lottery team and instead making the playoffs to everyone’s surprise.

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

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

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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

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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

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16

Kyle Dubas reveals trade he regrets making the most

Every general manager in the NHL makes a bad trade. Some are ones that stick with them throughout their careers. For former Toronto Maple Leafs GM (now Pittsburgh Penguins GM) Kyle Dubas, there’s one he’s never been able to let go of.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4

Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended for PED use

Jones, 28, hasn’t played in the NHL since late October due to a lower-body injury.

Connor McDavid shows winning desire with Players' Tribune letter

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 5

Would Dubas ask Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?

Would Kyle Dubas ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?

Pittsburgh's third-period collapse in what became a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs this past Monday night sparked fears among Penguins fans that the rebuilding club could soon meet the expectations many had for it.

Maple Leafs complete furious comeback to stun Penguins

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2025