Today in Hockey History: July 11
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 12 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus,…
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Report: Canadiens Homing In On UFA Anthony Mantha
Unrestricted free agent Anthony Mantha picked a good time to have a career year. The 31-year-old blew away his career highs this past season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, with 33 goals and 64 points. Now he feels he has a chance to cash in as a UFA. The Montreal Canadiens are interested. But on a short-term deal only. Marc-Olivier Beaudoin of BPM Sports tells us that the Habs have " a willingness to team up on a (very) short-term basis, while Mantha would be looking for a medium/lo...
NHL Rumours: Ovechkin’s Decision, Robertson to Penguins & LA Blockbuster?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin, whose decision regarding his retirement was nearly impacted by some trade deadline moves. Next, we look…
Penguins’ McGroarty Squeeze Is Hard to Ignore
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need to force Rutger McGroarty onto the NHL roster just because of his prospect status. That would be a mistake, especially for a team that…
Center position a lingering question for Penguins
The subject was broached here earlier in the week, but let’s take another look at the 32 Thoughts lingering question of the offseason for the Penguins. Via Sportsnet: Pittsburgh Penguins: Can they add a centre before next season? GM Kyle Dubas has had a tricky job to balance between an aging core that wants to […]
Which Penguin would you want on your beer league team?
This is a good one from the NHL social media team, asking players who they would want on their beer league teams. Who would be the best from the Penguins? Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, duh, they stand apart as an opportunity you’d never forget to get to share the ice with some of the […]
Shea excited about joining Oilers: ‘This is a whole different animal’
Ryan Shea established himself as an NHL player after last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He can log minutes and play a role in team success on a nightly basis. Now, can he help elevate the Edmonton Oilers’ blueline in their shared pursuit of a Stanley Cup? “This is a whole different animal,” Shea told…
Penguins’ Top 15 Prospects – 2026-27 Preseason Edition
With the offseason in full swing and the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in the rearview mirror, NHL organizations have welcomed new faces to their prospect pipeline, including the Pittsburgh Penguins.…
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…
NHL Rumor Roundup: Could Penguins Pursue Stars' Jason Robertson Or Canucks' Elias Pettersson? Plus Hellebuyck Buzz
Recent rumors linked the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson and Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, while an NHL insider wondered if the Colorado Avalanche might pursue Connor Hellebuyck.
Penguins’ Blue Line Has a Left-Side Problem
The Pittsburgh Penguins have added defensemen this offseason, but they still may not have fixed the actual problem. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has clearly worked…
Interesting wrinkle in recent goaltender contracts could shape Pens future in the net
Last weekend the Penguins re-signed two restricted free agent goalies at the same time. Arturs Silovs got a one-year extension for $2.8 million, Joel Blomqvist got a two-year deal. The details within Blomqvist’s salary are very interesting. It is a two-way contract in 2026-27 that has a $300k downside guaranteed salary, worth up to $850k […]
Steve Oleksy is running for mayor of Edgewater, Florida
Popular former Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears defenseman, Steve Oleksy, is making a move into politics. The 2016 Stanley Cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins is running for mayor of Edgewater, Florida, with the campaign slogan: Even Steven — a voice for everyone. A regular fighter and enforcer during his hockey career, Oleksy made the
Penguins sign Tomas Galvas to entry-level contract
Galvas was selected 54th overall by the Penguins in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The Wraparound: Are The Penguins A Fit For Elias Pettersson?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discuss the Leo Carlsson and Barrett Hayton offer sheets being matched, Connor Bedard's injury, Claude Giroux staying in Ottawa while Daniel Alfredsson left for Toronto, and more.
Is there a path for the Penguins to overachieve again?
Expectations for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins are not quite as low as they were going into the 2025-26 season, when it was generally expected that they would not only be one of the worst teams in the NHL, but that they were the only team in the NHL that was not actually trying to win. […]
Penguins’ Trade Board Shows Dubas Needs Bigger Swing
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason making interesting moves, but there is still a difference between making interesting moves and making the move that changes the direction of the…
Zam Plante offers talent, real questions for the Penguins
There wasn’t a more visible player on the ice at Penguins development camp 2026 than former fifth round pick Zam Plante. Plante finished sixth in the NCAA in scoring last season – finishing on the stat sheet around the same production as first round picks like Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone and Michael Hage. Plante showed […]
3 Free Agents the Penguins Didn’t Need to Sign
Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some…
6 Trade Targets Listed For Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a series of moves already this offseason, but they should still have plenty of offers for veterans Rickard Rakell and/or Bryan Rust, neither of whom are "getting any younger, and their value isn’t going up, either," according to Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now . With that, GM Kyle Dubas will need to find potential top-six forward replacements. Kingerski lists six notable trade targets. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars Pairing him up...
2026-27 home openers announced
The American Hockey League has announced the dates and opponents for all 32 teams’ home openers for the 2026-27 season.
Penguins Need a Real Plan for Ville Koivunen
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to give up on Ville Koivunen. That would be too easy, too reactionary and probably too soon. But they do have to make a…
Pierce Mbuyi turns heads at first development camp
One of the prospects that turned heads at the Penguins’ summer development camp for his standout play on the ice was 2026 third round pick Pierce Mbuyi. Mbuyi was all over the place creating offense at the 3v3 scrimmages, the perfect venue for a player with his creativity and skill to stand out. It was […]
Looking back at Kyle Dubas’ major trades since joining the Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is no stranger to making a trade. And as we enter the dog days of summer, with the NHL’s 2026 free agent frenzy having died down, Dubas likely remains open to strengthening his roster—in the short and long term—via trade. While we wait to see if Dubas takes another […]
Noel Acciari laughs off past fight with Trevor Zegras after joining Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers didn’t do a ton on July 1, as they mostly added some depth pieces who will primarily play in the AHL this coming season. The one NHL signing they made was bringing in veteran forward Noel Acciari. Acciari put up 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 67 games for the Penguins last season. He spent three seasons in Pittsburgh before signing this two-year, $5.6 million contract to join the Flyers. “Choosing Philly was an easy decision,” Acciari told the media on Tu...
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