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The NHL schedule will look a little different in 2026-27. The past ways of an endless slog of a preseason is getting cut short, the Penguins announced their four-game exhibition schedule for September. From the team: The Penguins will play four preseason games prior to the start of the 2026.27 season – two at home […]
The Edmonton Oilers are entering the offseason with multiple roster needs to address after their disappointing 2025-26 season. Their biggest need, however, is to improve their goaltending.The Oilers’ goaltending was once again their biggest weakness this past campaign. They thought they found their answer between the pipes when they acquired Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh […] The post Oilers Trade Pitch Lands Sabres’ Promising Young Goalie appeared first on HEAVY .
Piggybacking off the earlier look into the forwards that could make sense for the Penguins to consider with the 22nd pick in Friday’s NHL draft, let’s take a turn to the blueline. Be it coincidence or preference, Kyle Dubas has only drafted one defenseman in the first round since he became a general manager in […]
Vitals Player: Sergei MurashovBorn: April 1, 2004 (22 years old)Height: 6’2”Weight: 185 poundsHometown: Yaroslavl, RussiaCatches: RightDraft: 2022, Pittsburgh Penguins (fourth round, 118th overall)2025-26 Statistics: Five NHL games played (1-1-2 record, .897 save percentage, 2.56 goals against average) and 38 AHL games played (24-9-8 record, .919 save percentage, 2.20 goals against average).Contract Status: Signed through the […]
It was an electric night in Pittsburgh 14 years ago as the Penguins played host to the 2012 NHL Draft, which was held at PPG Paints Arena. Then known as the Consol Energy Center, the arena was only a couple of years old and Pittsburgh had landed the NHL Draft for the first time since […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing back one of the most respected names in franchise history. On Friday, the organization announced that Hall of Famer Ron Francis has returned to the…
On June 1st in 1961, Paul Douglas Coffey was born in Toronto, Ontario. Selected 6th overall by Edmonton in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, the slick skating blueliner spent seven seasons with the Oilers before suiting up for eight others (PIT, LAK, DET, HAR, PHI, CHI, CAR, BOS). During his 21 year career, Coffey posted five 100+ point campaigns (1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990), two 40+ goal
On May 31st in 2009, with his team trailing 3-1 in the closing seconds of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins attacked Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg.Refs assessed 17 and 5 sin bin minutes, respectively, of which each served only 19 seconds. Despite Malkin's instigator penalty, Colin Campbell refused to enforce Rule 47.22 mandating an automatic
Sergei Bobrovsky‘s future with the Florida Panthers is up for debate. After the Panthers pulled off a stunning trade for […]
Knowing what we know about Kyle Dubas draft tendencies, who could be some targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins with the 22nd pick at Friday night’s NHL draft? It’s a loaded question to consider, since Dubas is always active in terms of desire to move up or down in the draft. His real target could be […]
Anthony Mantha will be hitting the open market on July 1, as the Pittsburgh Penguins and Mantha's agent haven't been able to come to terms on a multi-year contract extension. Mantha signed a one-year prove yourself contract with the Penguins last summer, and proceeded to have a massive breakout campaign, unloading for 33 goals and 64 points, in 81 games. All while earning $2.5 million against the cap. Despite the Penguins having a boatload of cap space, Kyle Dubas isn't thrilled to offer...
Keep an eye on the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers. After making a big trade last season involving Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, turns out Stan Bowman and Kyle Dubas may not be finished doing business together.Multiple reports have surfaced that defenceman Darnell Nurse prefers to join the Penguins, which could work out in Bowman's favor. Nurse has requested a trade, holds a full no-movement clause, and Pittsburgh does have interest in the 31-year-old blueliner, so the stars could ...
Kyle Dubas makes such frequent transactions around the Penguins that plotting a long-term path can be difficult. It only takes one call to dramatically alter the future in ways that can’t be imagined these days. With that in mind that this exercise is likely to have more hits than misses, what could the Penguins look […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, the team announced on Friday. In his new role, Francis will support Pittsburgh’s hockey operations leadership group with strategic planning, roster construction, and the optimization of internal systems and processes aimed at implementing organizational best practices. He will also provide input during pivotal […] The post Penguins bring back former Stanley Cup champion for front office role appeared first ...
Right now, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is in full offseason mode and is working to ensure that his club’s successful season in 2025-26 which resulted in their first playoff berth since 2022 wasn’t a one-off.And while there are multiple current Penguins players embroiled in trade rumors, including the likes of Bryan Rust and […] The post Penguins Named Landing Spot For $74 Million Player appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas completed a difficult task in the sports executive world during the 2025-26 campaign: build for the future while also assembling a roster that clinches a postseason berth. The franchise returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022, and while the trip was far […] The post Penguins’ Kyle Dubas brings 2-time Stanley Cup winner back in front office role appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A legendary Penguin as a player, Francis held general manager posts with the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken in his post-playing career.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, does the acquisition of Darren Raddysh in Toronto make a Morgan Rielly trade more likely? Meanwhile, are the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers talking about…
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday that they have brought back franchise legend Ron Francis as a member of the team’s front office.Francis played in Pittsburgh from 1990 to 1998 and won two Stanley Cups with the team in 1991 and 1992.After serving as the general manager and president of the Seattle Kraken since its […] The post Penguins Add Franchise Legend Ron Francis to Front Office appeared first on HEAVY .
The Penguins announced that Ron Francis is back with the organization as special advisor for hockey operations. From the team: The Penguins have named Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. In his new role, Francis will assist the Penguins’ hockey […]
Vitals Player: Sidney CrosbyBorn: Aug 7, 1987Height: 5’11”Weight: 200 poundsHometown: Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, CanadaShoots: LeftDraft: First round pick (1st overall) in 2005 by the Penguins2024-25 Statistics: 68 games played; 29 goals; 45 assists; 74 points; one goal and four assists in six playoff gamesContract Status: 2026-27 is the final season on Crosby’s current contract. He’s eligible to officially extend on July 1. Story […]
Darnell Nurse to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Sure sounds like it's close. There's been multiple reports surfacing stating the Penguins and Edmonton Oilers are working on a trade that sees Nurse head to Pittsburgh. Given his $9.2 million AAV, it's very likely the Oilers will have to retain some money to facilitate the trade. Nurse owns a full no-movement clause and approached GM Stan Bowman a few weeks ago that he'd prefer to be traded, and provided a list of five teams he's open to joining. For n...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are likely looking at replacing a defenseman from last season. Pierre LeBrun dropped a not unexpected nugget that it looks like Ryan Shea will be headed to the free agency market on July 1 since the Pens aren’t interested in giving a contract with the term (likely 3-4 years) that Shea can […]
The Philadelphia Flyers made a surprising run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. More than this, they even won a series. The Flyers dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins for much of their first-round series. And as a result, Philly won its first postseason series in a non-COVID-affected season since 2012. Their postseason run ended with […] The post 1 player Flyers must sign in 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Penguins rinkside reporter Hailey Hunter is out at SportsNet Pittsburgh after three seasons. The network announced the decision on Wednesday evening. “We are grateful for all of Hailey’s contributions during her time at SportsNet Pittsburgh. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors,” reads a statement from SportsNet Pittsburgh. “We will soon begin…