Latest news and updates about the Penguins
Now a few weeks into free agency, the NHL has reached the quiet part of their calendar for the next month or so. Most the major moves are made and summer vacations and resets are in full swing as teams go slightly dormant to recharge the batteries for the upcoming season. But news and changes […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool is getting deeper, but not every young player is close to the NHL. That distinction is important. Pittsburgh has spent the last few years adding…
Getting us underway on this year’s Top 25 Under 25 countdown is rising defenseman Chase Pietila who just completed his first full professional season as a member of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in […]
Erik Karlsson was one of the biggest reasons the Penguins returned to the playoffs, but his future in Pittsburgh may already be decided. The Pittsburgh Penguins surprised much of the NHL during the 2025-26 season. What many expected to be the beginning of a rebuilding year instead turned into an impressive playoff run, as the Penguins caught fire late in the season behind veteran leaders Sidney Crosby , Evgeni Malkin , and Erik Karlsson . Pittsburgh’s remarkable push revived hopes that ...
Last season all four players we spotlighted as potential NHL debutees for 2025-26 ended up making their debut (gotta give some props for the Ben Kindel inclusion). Add in Jake Livanavage and Sergei Murashov and six players took rookie laps ahead of their first game last year, not counting goalie Taylor Gauthier who sat on […]
Jersey numbers are usually one of the lighter parts of the offseason. They give fans something to debate, help new players feel real in a different uniform, and create a…
Patrick Kane is returning to Chicago, signing a two-year deal to go back to the Blackhawks. It’s a nice way for him and the team to presumably put the final chapter on his career and go full circle for a Hall of Fame run. It also made me think of how that was denied for […]
The Penguins don’t have any representatives at the upcoming Team Canada summer showcase, an event that’s an on ramp for the December World Junior team. In a sense, it’s a surprise since Pittsburgh second round pick Markus Ruck led the WHL in points (108). Twin brother and first round pick Liam was second in WHL […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ youth movement cannot stay theoretical forever. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has added young players, rebuilt parts of the prospect pool, and created…
Now, for the most scientific and one of my personal favorite updates of the year, a complete and accurate ranking of the jersey numbers picked out by the new members of the Penguins. #8: 72 – Declan Carlile Carlile wore No. 67 with Tampa so he had to choose a new number in Pittsburgh with […]
It's not secret the Vancouver Canucks are open to moving Elias Pettersson, but it turns out, the Swedish center hasn't been interested with the options presented to him so far this summer. Pettersson owns a full no-movement clause, and has full control over his own destiny. The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the teams who have made a trade offer for Pettersson this summer, but again, he wasn't interested in waiving his no-movement clause. Josh Yohe: Everything I’ve heard suggests that Elias P...
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ recent promo for the 2026 Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk featured a logo that has sparked speculation about a possible new jersey because of its blue…
It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…
The Pittsburgh Penguins may still need a bigger trade. That does not mean every prospect should be available. That is the balance president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle…
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool has more recognizable names than it did a few years ago, but the next step is not only about the top of the system. It…
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ clearest big-swing target is staying put for now. Jason Robertson’s new one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Dallas Stars does not rule out the possibility…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have already made one intriguing addition this offseason by signing Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year contract. Now, another familiar face from Kuzmenko’s past may unexpectedly be entering…
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins were the highlights of the Metropolitan Division last season. Barring a catastrophe, the Hurricanes will remain at the top of the Metro in…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have more options than they did a few months ago. Training camp has to turn those options into roles. That is where the next phase of the…
As we wade into the dog days of summer, the heat can sometimes get to us and make us go crazy. Sometimes we see things that aren’t there. Sometimes we get a little antsy when we don’t have a constant flow of information from our favorite hockey team. I am not one to wear a […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool is not fixed yet. That would be too generous, especially for an organization that spent years chasing Stanley Cups while trading picks, moving young players,…
The 2026-27 season should start with a bang for the Philadelphia Flyers. Five months and one day after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 in overtime to clinch their first-round series…
The Pittsburgh Penguins still have plenty of questions entering the 2026-27 season, but the picture is not all negative. This is not a finished roster, and it would be a…
Every summer we take a look at the top young players within the Pittsburgh Penguins organization in our Top 25 Under 25 feature. The list is meant to be less predictive of the future and more of a snapshot in time for how players stack up in terms of their value today when attempting to […]
Josh Yohe questions Pittsburgh Penguins' veteran-heavy rebuild strategy.