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Kyle Dubas drops ‘optimistic’ truth bomb after another long Penguins season

The Pittsburgh Penguins are once again missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and fans aren’t happy. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas understands that frustration.

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Kyle Dubas Calls Out The Play Of Veteran Erik Karlsson In Recent Interview

Erik Karlsson is clearly motivated to help Pittsburgh's future, but now Kyle Dubas has called out his play during the teams exit interview on Monday. The

Sidney Crosby News / Pensburgh / April 22

Sidney Crosby can’t stop, won’t stop, will it lead to World Championship appearance?

Will the Pens’ captain play at the World Championships? Sidney Crosby lives at the rink, the Penguins’ captain was back on the ice yesterday at the practice facility with the injured players getting more work in.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / April 22

Dubas names St. Ivany, others as candidates for 2025-26 Penguins roster

Kyle Dubas wants at least three AHL defenseman to push for a spot in Pittsburgh next fall. Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty began their auditions for the 2025-26 Penguins roster with their April call-ups.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Erik Karlsson News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Penguins’ GM Sends Strong Message to Erik Karlsson on Monday

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas didn’t mince words on Monday when asked about Erik Karlsson’s present and future, issuing a pointed critique of the veteran defenseman.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas on Erik Karlsson: ‘His actions have to match his ambitions’

At the conclusion of another disappointing season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for answers to end their recent trend of playoff absences. During

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / April 21

Erik Karlsson knows he could be traded by Penguins this offseason

Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson said he’s had zero complaints about his time in Pittsburgh this season. He’s got two years left on his deal at a $10 million cap hit ($11.5 AVV total – San Jose remaining some).

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 21

Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon Team Up Again for Hilarious Ad

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon are at it again with a top-tier advert for Tim Horton’s. For the past few years, Tim Horton’s has taken advantage of the friendship shared between the Penguins and Avalanche stars for some must-see commercials.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / April 21

Wilkes-Barre Penguins slip to fourth seed, playoff rematch

The AHL Penguins aren’t entering the playoffs with a lot of positive momentum For clinching a playoff berth on March 26th in plenty of time, the end of the season wasn’t very impressive for the Wilkes-Barre/Scrantion Penguins.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / April 19

Sidney Crosby Determined to End Penguins' Playoff Drought

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins will once again be watching from home. The Penguins finished with just 80 points, their fewest in a non-shortened season since 2005-06, to miss the playoffs for the third-straight season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19

Penguins should try keeping Evgeni Malkin beyond next season

The Penguins are approaching a new era as players such as Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby prepare for the final seasons of their NHL careers.

Watch: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin trade goals in final meeting of season

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The '500 NHL goals club' quiz

Evgeni Malkin News / Blade of Steel / April 19

Wild Report Surfaces About Evgeni Malkin Refusing to Meet With Penguins Media

Despite assurances from Evgeni Malkin after their last game of the year that he would speak at locker room cleanout day, he was nowhere to be found. The Pittsburgh Penguins once again failed to claim a postseason spot; they'll have to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs from home for the 3rd straight year.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 18

Rust’s Double Downs Capitals In Pens’ Season Finale

The conclusive blare of the final horn resonated through PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night, bringing the curtain down on a season of unfulfilled promise for the playoff-less Penguins, who nonetheless delivered a parting shot by defeating their rivals, the Washington Capitals, 5-2.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Sidney Crosby’s ‘difficult’ admission after missing playoffs for 3rd straight year

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. This marks the third straight season the team has missed the postseason. Missing the playoffs three years running would spark a rebuild for many teams.

Mike Sullivan News / Breakaway on SI / April 18

Mike Sullivan Plans to Remain Penguins Head Coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins are missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight season and there isn’t a clear picture of the future. Fans have been begging for certain changes, but the Penguins don’t seem ready to move on from their head coach.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Penguins Win Season Finale vs Capitals 5-2

On Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals faced off in the final game of their regular seasons. Despite the Capitals having locked

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Watch: Crosby, Ovechkin trade goals in final meeting of season

Watch: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin trade goals in final meeting of season

Hockey fans will never tire of the sight of two classic rivals battling it out on the ice. Particularly, a pair that's been doing it for the last 20 years.

Stanley Cup playoffs storylines: Are Hurricanes, Avalanche best bets in wide-open race?

Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most career goals in NHL history' quiz

Samuel Poulin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Penguins recall Sam Poulin on an emergency basis

As previously reported by Seth Rorabaugh of The Tribune-Review, the Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the emergency recall of forward Samuel Poulin from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Blade of Steel / April 17

Penguins Veteran Forward Sends a Strong Message to GM Kyle Dubas After Disappointing Season

Penguins veteran forward Bryan Rust had a very important message to send to his GM, Kyle Dubas, after an extremely disappointing season for Pittsburgh.

Kris Letang News / Yardbarker / April 16