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The Pittsburgh Penguins took care of most of their restricted free agent business over the weekend, getting Egor Chinakhov, Arturs Silovs, Hendrix Lapierre, David Gustafsson and Joel Blomqvist all signed to new deals. They were all pretty much as expected: short-term bridge deals that are basically “prove it” contracts, with Chinakhov getting a little more […]
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman feels Kyle Dubas could potentially consider reuniting new Penguins winger Andrei Kuzmenko with Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson. Less than a week after the Penguins signed Kuzmenko to a one-year deal, Friedman speculated about Pettersson as a potential Penguins trade target on Monday’s 32 Thoughts podcast. “The ground has shifted here in […]
The Vancouver Canucks are still looking for a trade partner to deal Elias Pettersson, and it turns out, there could be one within the Eastern Conference. Multiple reports have surfaced connecting the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Canucks in a blockbuster deal that would involve Pettersson heading east. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman recently commented on the trade possibility and certainly feels there's something brewing in Vancouver. Friedman sees the Penguins as a great fit for Pettersson, and ...
The NHL's free-agent market may be paper thin with game changers, but that doesn't mean there isn't some top-six talent still available to sign. Free-agent winger Anthony Mantha is the 'best of the rest' at the moment, as the 33-goal scorer from last season is still without a contract. Last season, Mantha had a stellar bounce-back campaign with the Penguins, and despite not playing heavy minutes, was able to put up some big numbers, with 64 points in 81 games. Mantha averaged just 15:11 of ic...
It’s officially the NHL offseason. The dust has settled on free agency, but we still absolutely have some interesting storylines to follow. There are the offer sheets, particularly Philadelphia’s mega-offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks centre Leo Carlsson and whether or not the Ducks will match it this week, or take the draft picks and lose…
It’s been a whirlwind year for Brody Pepoy. The Michigan native capitalized on the new NCAA eligibility rules to sign with Saginaw as a free agent out of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite AAA program a year ago. After a solid season in an offensive support role with the Spirit as an OHL rookie, he is […] The post What makes new Maple Leaf prospect Brody Pepoy a worthwhile sixth-round gamble appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Montreal Canadiens are still looking to land another top-six forward this summer. General manager Kent Hughes recently made Quebec hockey fans happy by locking up Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes to long-term contracts. The moves keep two key players in place for the future and solidify the already impressive roster.Nevertheless, the Canadiens still need […] The post Canadiens Named Perfect Trade Fit for Star Penguins Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not only filling out a roster. They are starting to tell everyone which pieces they believe can matter beyond next season. That is what makes the…
Now that the 2026 NHL draft is over, and a new league year has started, let’s reset the organization’ with a deeper dive of contracts beyond the NHL roster. It can be hard to wrap your head around it all, so think of this as a Top 25 Under 25 primer to place players in […]
Over the weekend, the United States celebrated 250 years of independence, with celebrations held across the nation to mark the historic occasion. While one may not associate hockey with the Fourth of July, this seems like as good time to take a look at the American players who have suited up for the Penguins throughout […]
The Penguins signed four players on Sunday, including Yegor Chinakhov to a three-year deal worth $6.25 million per year.
He was one of the best under-the-radar pickups of the 2025-26 season. Now, Egor Chinakhov is being rewarded for his breakout season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Egor Chinakhov and the Penguins agree on a 3 year extension 🤝🐧 pic.twitter.com/oVcdmiG7xC — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) July 5, 2026 It's a three-year extension with a $6.25 million AAV for Chinakhov. He came over in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets in late December. He was wallowing around on the fourth line in C...
Turns out there was a reason Egor Chinakhov and Arturs Silovs didn’t file for arbitration today. The players were putting the finishing touches on contract extensions with the Penguins. Chinakhov is signed for three years, Silovs for one. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Egor Chinakhov to a three-year contract, goaltender Arturs […]
The NHLPA announced that 15 players have filed for arbitration by the 5pm deadline today. From the PA: The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 15 players have elected salary arbitration: Bourgault, Xavier (Ottawa Senators) Dach, Kirby (Montreal Canadiens) Drysdale, Jamie (Philadelphia Flyers) Greaves, Jet (Columbus Blue Jackets) Jefferies, Alex (New York Islanders) Krebs, Peyton (Buffalo Sabres) McMichael, Connor (St. Louis […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to get off of Morgan Rielly’s contract as both sides are ready to move on.Heavy.com has a trade idea that sees the Maple Leafs trading Rielly to the Pittsburgh Penguins for another defenseman who needs a change of scenery.Maple Leafs acquire: Ryan Graves 2028 third-round pick (San Jose) Penguins […] The post Trade Pitch Sees Maple Leafs Dealing $60M Defenseman in 1-for-1 Swap appeared first on HEAVY .
The NHL has officially entered a new era of offer sheets. For years, they were viewed as a tool that general managers simply refused to use. Whether it was an…
On Wednesday, the Boston Bruins brought Cliffy Hockey back on a two-year deal. Connor Clifton, who was with the Bruins’ […] The post Bruins’ Connor Clifton Looks Back on Tough Stretch in Buffalo, Pittsburgh appeared first on Boston Hockey Now .
Hendrix Lapierre will officially be donning Pittsburgh Penguins colors next season. After the Penguins acquired Lapierre from the Washington Capitals for two draft picks on June 25, the 24-year-old center signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract ($1.3 million AAV) on Friday. Lapierre, Washington’s 2020 first-round pick, was a restricted free agent this offseason. Lapierre has
Saw this graphic online and figured it would make for a fun summer weekend exercise. What if the Penguins had to face the team that lost the Western Conference final in the years that Pittsburgh made the SCF? How might history have played out if the results of the other conference were flipped? Here are […]
The Penguins reached an agreement with one of their restricted free agents on Friday getting Hendrix Lapierre to ink a two-year contract with an AAV of $1.3 million. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager […]
The Penguins acquired Lapierre from the Capitals in exchange for third- and fifth-round picks.
The thing about July hockey, in a 3v3 format, with 90s and 2000’s songs pumped in over the PA system is that there are plenty of reminders that what you’re witnessing isn’t meant to be the most consequential action that you’ll ever see. It’s probably the opposite, so any and all takes should remain measured. […]
The Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Every season, teams must win 16 games to hoist the 134-year-old Silver Chalice, which was donated by Lord…
Mantha had 33 goals with the Pittsburgh Penguins last season.
Kyle Dubas has been driving a significant portion of the Pittsburgh Penguins fan base (and some of its media) a little mad over the past two years. There is a perception they haven’t really picked a direction, and are subjecting themselves to the possibility of being stuck in the NHL’s no-man’s land. I am not […]