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Insider Believes Penguins Trade Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust Before NHL Opener

As the NHL offseason starts to wind down, the Pittsburgh Penguins remain one of the more fascinating teams across the league. The Penguins have been rumored to be discussing different trade deals for some of their veteran players.

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NHL Rumours: A Farewell Season for a Pittsburgh Penguins Icon

Time for a new NHL rumours report. As the NHL awaits some key restricted free agent signings, the Pittsburgh Penguins have questions regarding a franchise icon.

Sidney Crosby News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

5 Underappreciated Penguins During the Sidney Crosby Era

The Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed 20 seasons with Sidney Crosby. Crosby has had an amazing career and is not showing any signs of slowing down. Besides their captain, the Penguins have seen more talent within their organization over the last 20 seasons than some teams have in their existence.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 9

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #8 LJ Mooney

The Montreal Canadiens’ 8th-best prospect is forward LJ Mooney. On this list, Mooney is certainly the biggest boom or bust prospect, mostly because everyone

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How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Caleb Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 8

Experienced defenseman eyeing roster spot with Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins and GM Kyle Dubas have made a number of acquisitions since the start of free agency, but one under-the-radar move may prove impactful.

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Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

Trade to Contender Not on Sidney Crosby’s 38th Birthday Wish List

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As we wish him a Happy Birthday, we can’t help but wonder, as he blows out his birthday cake (or whatever healthy version of a cake he’s probably eating), if a trade is on his wish list.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Top 15 Prospects: 2025-26 Preseason Edition

As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to head down the inevitable road of rebuilding, general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas has been hard at work restocking a farm system that was not too long ago very bare.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Penguins’ 2018 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?

Unlike the 2016 and 2017 Drafts where the Pittsburgh Penguins had quite a few selections, the 2018 Draft saw them have just four picks. As it is with any draft, they had some hits and misses.

Evgeni Malkin News / House of Hockey / August 6

Insider Teases Heartbreaking News For Penguins Fans and Evgeni Malkin

Evgeni Malkin will go down as an all-time great in Pittsburgh, but now, Insider Josh Yohe believes this will be his farewell season with the Penguins. Over the past few years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have clearly begun a rebuild with a lack of top talent around their superstar veterans like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / August 5

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Ryan Graves News / Pensburgh / August 5

What could a Ryan Graves bounce back look like in 2025-26?

Can anyone improve? In the dead of summer, let’s go through some optimistic type of scenarios for the Penguins where they could see improvements. Today we’ll start with one of the most limited players tied to Pittsburgh these days in a free agent signing that’s only caused pain and disappointment so far.

Tanner Howe News / Pensburgh / August 5

PensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 17 Tanner Howe

Howe will look to make his AHL debut once he recovers from the knee surgery that will sideline him until 2026. Howe dropped ten spots in Pensburgh’s prospect rankings over the last year because of a knee injury that will sideline him for at least half of the 2025-26 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / August 4

NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Eye Maple Leaf as Trade Target

Approaching the beginning of training camp, the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to appear in trade rumours. The latest now sees them linked to Nicholas Robertson.

Mario Lemieux News / Breakaway on SI / August 4

Mario Lemieux Not Close to Penguins Price Tag

Ever since TSN’s Pierre LeBrun first reported that a group led by Mario Lemieux had an interest in buying back the Pittsburgh Penguins, fans have been waiting for more news to creep out.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / August 4

Projecting Pittsburgh Penguins Olympics Representation in 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to have some representation at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics from Italy. The men’s hockey tournament is scheduled for February 11th to February 22nd, 2026.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 3

1 move Pittsburgh Penguins should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025 NHL offseason looking to sell. They had veteran trade candidates such as Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 2

Penguins Goalie Poised for Next Step

One of the most underrated moves of the NHL offseason was made by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team is more likely to compete in the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes at the 2026 NHL Draft than a Stanley Cup this season, but that isn't stopping Kyle Dubas from trying to continue the rebuild in Pittsburgh.

Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Penguins' Erik Karlsson Trade Talks Reportedly Take New Turn

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in full rebuild mode entering the new NHL season, and it has seen the front office engage with other teams in different trade talks.

Rickard Rakell News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Kraken Reportedly Eyeing Penguins All-Star Trade

As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue trade talks centered around wing Rickard Rakell, the veteran has drawn a lot of interest around the league. The Penguins may be able to net some strong assets for him in any deal, but there is also a high asking price to move the wing.

Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29

Breaking Down the Top Trade Packages for Penguins’ Erik Karlsson

With the Pittsburgh Penguins looking around the NHL for trades that could involve defenseman Erik Karlsson, a few teams have surfaced as possible landing spots.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / July 29

Is it time for the Pittsburgh Penguins to move on from Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell?

Josh Yohe of The Athletic: There are valid reasons for both sides of, should the Pittsburgh Penguins should trade Bryan Rust. With it being about 18 months into the Penguins’ rebuild, is starting to lean toward the, it’s time to sell.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Examining the Penguins' defense core

The Pittsburgh Penguins started the offseason as one of the few teams considered more of a seller than a buyer. Despite that, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas made some clever acquisitions in free agency and through trades, aiming to bolster a defense that was probably the weakest in the NHL last season.

Matt Grzelcyk News / Yardbarker / July 24

Could a reunion be in the cards for Rangers HC and this defenseman?

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has enjoyed an excellent offseason thus far, ticking items off his ‘to do’ list with encouraging regularity.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

Penguins are the team to watch on the NHL trade front

Of the teams that might be busy this offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be interesting to watch heading into next season.

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Matt Grzelcyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Free-agent focus: Matt Grzelcyk

After spending eight seasons with the Boston Bruins, defenseman Matt Grzelcyk signed a one-year prove-it deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins last offseason.