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The Nashville Predators received some more good news on the injury front as rookie forward Zachary L’Heureux has been activated from injured reserve, per reporter Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Predators activate top trade-deadline acquisition from IR

The Predators are slated to get one of their top returns from the trade deadline in the lineup.

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Penguins trade recent acquisition to Jets

TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that the Winnipeg Jets are acquiring defenseman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Penguins trade Michael Bunting to Predators for pair of players

Capitals make surprising trade for rival's winger

Avalanche solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Brock Nelson trade

Sabres, Senators complete one of the biggest deals of trade deadline

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

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

NHL News / Hockey Unplugged / March 8

Top NHL insider calls out Penguins for completing 'dumbest' trade in the last 25 years

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a surprising trade on Wednesday.

Failed major trade between Maple Leafs and Flyers leaks publicly

Penguins acquire Maple Leafs defenseman in last-second trade

Winners, losers from 2025 NHL trade deadline: Dallas looks like team to beat

Capitals make surprising trade for rival's winger

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / March 6

2025 NHL Trade Deadline: It’s a Seller’s Market

The 2025 NHL trade deadline has proven one thing: it’s a seller’s market. Let’s recap the moves so far: It started with the Ryan Lindgren trade. In exchange for Lindgren, the New York Rangers received a 2025 second—and fourth-round pick.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Grading Penguins & Predators’ Tommy Novak, Luke Schenn & Michael Bunting Trade

Trades out of nowhere can be fun, but they can also be head-scratchers. Late tonight (March 5), the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators announced they had completed a multi-player trade that included Tommy Novak and Luke Schenn going to the Penguins and Michael Bunting going to the Predators.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Forward to the Nashville Predators

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to be active as the clock ticks closer to Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline. Shortly after completing a trade with the San Jose Sharks, the Penguins have completed another one with the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Predators trade Tommy Novak and Luke Schenn to Penguins for Michael Bunting, pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Luke Schenn and Tommy Novak from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Michael Bunting and a draft pick. This trade comes not long following the Penguins offloading defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks for a 2028 fifth round pick.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 5

Kyle Dubas acquires Leafs trade target Luke Schenn

Kyle Dubas makes shocking move, acquires Leafs trade target Luke Schenn

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a drastic move on Wednesday and acquired a top Maple Leafs trade target in Luke Schenn in a bizarre deal.

Sharks acquire Vincent Desharnais from Penguins

Could Sidney Crosby ponder playing somewhere else?

Ryan O'Reilly lifts Predators over Bruins

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Penguins trade Michael Bunting to Predators for pair of players

It’s not clear why either team would be making a hockey trade or buying considering their places in the standings. It could be the precursor to other trades.

Could Sidney Crosby ponder playing somewhere else?

Predators assign former first-round pick to AHL

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Predators acquire Michael Bunting in multi-player deal with Penguins

The Predators and Penguins have made a multi-player swap. Nashville has acquired winger Michael Bunting along with a 2026 fourth-round pick from Pittsburgh in exchange for center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn.

Predators assign former first-round pick to AHL

Should the Penguins trade Rickard Rakell?

Sharks boost defense following trade with Penguins

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Penguins recall 25-year-old winger in wake of veteran's appendectomy

He leads the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with 21 goals and 46 points in 43 games this season.

Canadiens' announcement explains Patrik Laine's absence from practice

Boston Bruins scratch 27-year-old forward: Possible trade incoming?

'Ready to move on': Vancouver Canucks set to 'sell' goalie Thatcher Demko, per insider

William Nylander's injury situation officially revealed by the Maple Leafs

J.T. Miller reportedly shut down blockbuster deal before returning to New York

Lack of contract talks between Canadiens' Kent Hughes and 29-year-old center: Is trade incoming?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 27

Penguins Shuffle; Bunting Out with Appendicitis, Imama Ready to Bring It

CRANBERRY, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins were dealt another little blow Thursday. As if recent soul-crushing losses to the Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia Flyers weren’t enough, the team got some surprising news on the injury front, too.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Penguins’ Michael Bunting out indefinitely after appendix surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Michael Bunting will be out of the lineup indefinitely after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed Thursday per Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Penguins' Michael Bunting out indefinitely following appendectomy

Penguins left-winger Michael Bunting underwent surgery to remove his appendix yesterday, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, including Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 26

Penguins Practice: Bunting Ill; Imama Participates

With three straight losses in four days coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, including a potentially demoralizing 6-1 loss Tuesday at Philadelphia, the Pittsburgh Penguins held their first full (non-game-day skate) practice since before the break Wednesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / February 3

Pittsburgh Penguins receiving trade interest in two intriguing forwards

Rickard Rakell and Michael Bunting are both having great seasons in Pittsburgh, and while they're hesitant to trade them, there is interest around the league.

Dubas Says Trade Calls Have Increased, Willing to Spend Assets

Penguins’ Rebuild Requires More Than Just Good Trades

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '500 NHL goals club' quiz