Top 100 NHL Players In 2026: 11 To 20
The Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Jets' Connor Hellebuyck and Bruins' David Pastrnak are listed between 11th and 20th on The Hockey News' top 100 NHL players ranking following the regular season.
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Would a Cup win be enough to make Jordan Staal a Hall of Famer?
Staal won a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.
June 2026 Penguins offseason checklist
It’s a new month, and June is a big one on the hockey calendar. The Stanley Cup gets awarded, teams gear up for the draft, some trades and player movement happens as the league looks toward the big day on free agency on July 1st. Checking back in with last month’s list got a few […]
On this date in Penguins history: Petr Sykora calls his shot
Eighteen years ago today, Petr Sykora called his own shot, scoring one of the most memorable overtime goals in Pittsburgh Penguins history when it comes to the Stanley Cup Final. It was 2008 and the young Penguins were trying to upset the vaunted Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Final. Pittsburgh was clearly outmatched […]
John Gruden on the officiating in the Marlies’ Game 3 loss to WBS: “They’re trying to protect the goalies, and they should… They said they would start taking one, but it just seems like it’s one of our guys, not one of theirs”
Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team’s 5-3 loss to the WBS Penguins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final. The Marlies now lead the series 2-1, with Game 4 set for Wednesday in Toronto. On the deciding factors in the result: I thought we did a lot of good things. We […] The post John Gruden on the officiating in the Marlies’ Game 3 loss to WBS: “They’re trying to protect the goalies, and they should… They said they would start taking one, but it just seems like it’s ...
Penguins close gap on Marlies with Game 3 win
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins got in the Eastern Conference Finals win column on Monday night with a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Marlies in Game 3 at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
2025-26 Season in Review: Sam Girard
Vitals Player: Sam GirardBorn: May 12, 1998 (28 years old)Height: 5’10”Weight: 170 poundsHometown: Roberval, Quebec, CanadaShoots: LeftDraft: Second-round, 2016, No. 47 overall by the Nashville Predators2025-26 Statistics: 60 games played, 3 goals, 16 assists, 19 points (20 games, 0 goals, 7 assists with Pittsburgh)Contract Status: In the final year of a seven-year, $35 million contract ($5 million salary cap) Story of the Season […]
On this date in Penguins history: Conor Sheary’s OT goal in the Cup Final
Ten years ago today, Conor Sheary scored an overtime goal to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 2-0 lead in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. Pittsburgh was riding high heading into Game 2 of the Cup Final, having beaten the Sharks in a Game 1 thriller and were looking to defend their home ice and head […]
Minor league update: Wheeling eliminated, WBS falls to 0-2
A Sunday update from the minor leagues: Wheeling is out of the Kelly Cup playoffs. Pittsburgh’s ECHL affiliate bowed out in five games to the Florida Everblades. The Nailers had two players in this playoff run on NHL contracts, Emil Pieniniemi played first pair minutes and produced eight points (1G+7A) in the 15 games, goalie […]
The Penguins could be getting a zany new alternate jersey next season
The NHL will have what they’re calling ‘Hometown Remix’ alternate jerseys for their teams next year. In essence (and in classic NHL style) it’s taking ideas from other leagues and making it their own. The MLB has City Connect and the NBA has City Edition jerseys they break out from time to time. Based on […]
Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Boone Jenner now the No. 1 center in a bone-dry market
With Malkin and Coyle re-signing, the few decent pivots available are about to get P.A.I.D.
On this date in Penguins history: Nick Bonino’s game-winner in the Cup Final
Ten years ago today, Nick Bonino brought the house down at PPG Paints Arena with a late game-winning goal in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins opened the 2016 Cup Final with a 3-2 win against the San Jose Sharks and it was quite the thrilling contest. Pittsburgh was back in the Stanley Cup […]
John Gruden on the Marlies’ fourth line scoring back-to-back game winners to take a 2-0 series lead: “We have four lines that can all play the game”
Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team’s 2-1 overtime victory over the WBS Penguins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final. On Michael Pezzetta scoring a game-winner in back-to-back games: If you look at the playoffs for any team that continues to have success, the top lines neutralize themselves, and it is […] The post John Gruden on the Marlies’ fourth line scoring back-to-back game winners to take a 2-0 series lead: “We have four lines that can all play the game” app...
The Penguins need to find their K’Andre Miller type of trade
For the second straight year at his end of season press conference, Kyle Dubas spoke directly about the need to improve the defensive group of the Penguins, citing below average performance in the chances given up that translated to a high number of goals against. “both in terms of what we’re expected to give up […]
Pezzetta scores game-winner, Akhtyamov wins goaltending battle as Toronto Marlies score late goal to stun WBS in Game 1
“I thought we played really well in moments, but we still know how dangerous they are in their transition game. We got a little cute on a few shifts there, but again, it is a bend-don’t-break mentality, and when it matters the most, our group finds a way to show up. This is a best-of-seven, […] The post Pezzetta scores game-winner, Akhtyamov wins goaltending battle as Toronto Marlies score late goal to stun WBS in Game 1 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
2025-26 Season in Review: Erik Karlsson
Vitals Player: Erik KarlssonBorn: May 31, 1990 (35 years old, with an upcoming birthday)Height: 6-feetWeight: 185 poundsHometown: Landsbro, SwedenShoots: RightDraft: First round pick (15th overall) in 2008 by the Ottawa Senators2025-26 Statistics: 75 games played; 15 goals; 51 assists; 66 points; one goal and two assists in six playoff gamesContract Status: Signed through 2026-27 ($10.0 million cap hit for Penguins, $1.5 million retained by […]
AHL Playoffs: WBS drops Game 1 to Marlies
The Toronto Marlies frustrated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and found a way to slip out of Game 1 with a road win. Despite Rutger McGroarty tying the game at 2-2 in the third period, Toronto found a late goal from veteran Michael Pezzetta with 1:36 to play and tacked on an even later empty net goal to […]
Summer 2026 Tiers of Security for the Penguins
It’s now t-minus one month until the start of the NHL Draft on June 26th, usually the first big movement period for NHL teams as they start to restock their rosters and shuffle pieces around. The Penguins were very active last year at the draft, making a few trades among only their draft picks and […]
What should Egor Chinakhov’s next contract look like?
Kyle Dubas has a busy offseason ahead for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and when it comes to potential returning players Egor Chinakhov is probably going to be near the top of the list. Now that Evgeni Malkin is officially re-signed, Chinakhov probably jumps to the top of the list. Chinakhov was a mid-season addition from the […]
NHL Notebook: Malkin staying with Penguins, new ‘Hometown Remix’ jersey leaks
Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh. “Best city, best fans. I stay one more year. Bingo,” Malkin said in a video released by the Penguins on Tuesday, after signing his new one-year contract. “Best day of my life, yeah?” Best day ever. pic.twitter.com/qiqShuCEyH — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 26, 2026 There were questions whether Malkin…
John Gruden on the benefits of the Marlies’ deep playoff run: “These are great moments for Cowan, Chadwick, Danford, Akhtyamov… I can’t say enough about how important it is to learn how to play and win at this time of the year”
Ahead of the start of the Conference Final series in Wilkes-Barre, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed the challenge of facing the Penguins, the importance of his veteran leaders during the playoff run, and the developmental benefits of postseason experience for the team’s younger prospects. What are the key areas of focus ahead of […] The post John Gruden on the benefits of the Marlies’ deep playoff run: “These are great moments for Cowan, Chadwick, Danford, Akhtyamov… I can’t ...
Penguins Make Big Decision On Evgeni Malkin
It was one of the big questions facing the Pittsburgh Penguins and GM Kyle Dubas this off-season: would they be re-signing pending UFA Evgeni Malkin? After 20 years in Pittsburgh, part of three Stanley Cup winners, would it be possible that they'd actually part ways? The answer came today, and it was a resounding no—Malkin would not be taking his talents elsewhere, signing up for one more year with the Penguins at $5.5 million. He's returning for his age-40 season. BREAKING: The P...
Evgeni Malkin, Penguins Agree to Contract for 2026-27 NHL Season, Full Details Revealed
Evgeni Malkin is returning for what could be a final season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Evgeni Malkin extended for 2026-27, $5.5 million base with incentives
After some news trickled out that negotiations were undergoing earlier today, the Penguins announced a finalized contract extension for Evgeni Malkin for next season. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. The […]
Malkin contract update: Sides in contact, negotiating money
Pierre LeBrun had a note about Evgeni Malkin and the negotiation with the Penguins for a new contract. The Penguins have been engaged in contract talks with Malkin’s agent, J.P. Barry. Malkin turns 40 on July 31, so it’s no surprise both sides are focused on a one-year deal. But it’s finding the sweet spot […]
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