Penguins’ Blomqvist Contract Hints at Goalie Plan
The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make a splash when they re-signed goaltender Joel Blomqvist on July 5. They did not name him their future starter or make the kind of…
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NHL Rumor Roundup: Could Penguins Pursue Stars' Jason Robertson Or Canucks' Elias Pettersson? Plus Hellebuyck Buzz
Recent rumors linked the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson and Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, while an NHL insider wondered if the Colorado Avalanche might pursue Connor Hellebuyck.
Penguins’ Blue Line Has a Left-Side Problem
The Pittsburgh Penguins have added defensemen this offseason, but they still may not have fixed the actual problem. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has clearly worked…
Interesting wrinkle in recent goaltender contracts could shape Pens future in the net
Last weekend the Penguins re-signed two restricted free agent goalies at the same time. Arturs Silovs got a one-year extension for $2.8 million, Joel Blomqvist got a two-year deal. The details within Blomqvist’s salary are very interesting. It is a two-way contract in 2026-27 that has a $300k downside guaranteed salary, worth up to $850k […]
Steve Oleksy is running for mayor of Edgewater, Florida
Popular former Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears defenseman, Steve Oleksy, is making a move into politics. The 2016 Stanley Cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins is running for mayor of Edgewater, Florida, with the campaign slogan: Even Steven — a voice for everyone. A regular fighter and enforcer during his hockey career, Oleksy made the
Penguins sign Tomas Galvas to entry-level contract
Galvas was selected 54th overall by the Penguins in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The Wraparound: Are The Penguins A Fit For Elias Pettersson?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz discuss the Leo Carlsson and Barrett Hayton offer sheets being matched, Connor Bedard's injury, Claude Giroux staying in Ottawa while Daniel Alfredsson left for Toronto, and more.
Is there a path for the Penguins to overachieve again?
Expectations for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins are not quite as low as they were going into the 2025-26 season, when it was generally expected that they would not only be one of the worst teams in the NHL, but that they were the only team in the NHL that was not actually trying to win. […]
Penguins’ Trade Board Shows Dubas Needs Bigger Swing
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason making interesting moves, but there is still a difference between making interesting moves and making the move that changes the direction of the…
Zam Plante offers talent, real questions for the Penguins
There wasn’t a more visible player on the ice at Penguins development camp 2026 than former fifth round pick Zam Plante. Plante finished sixth in the NCAA in scoring last season – finishing on the stat sheet around the same production as first round picks like Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone and Michael Hage. Plante showed […]
Penguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko Signing Could Influence Pittsburgh’s Next Move
With Andrei Kuzmenko signing a one-year deal in Pittsburgh with the Penguins, it could signal that the Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas could be in on Kuzmenko's former teammate. Elias Pettersson would be the perfect acquisition for the Penguins. The post Penguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko Signing Could Influence Pittsburgh’s Next Move appeared first on HEAVY .
3 Free Agents the Penguins Didn’t Need to Sign
Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some…
6 Trade Targets Listed For Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a series of moves already this offseason, but they should still have plenty of offers for veterans Rickard Rakell and/or Bryan Rust, neither of whom are "getting any younger, and their value isn’t going up, either," according to Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now . With that, GM Kyle Dubas will need to find potential top-six forward replacements. Kingerski lists six notable trade targets. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars Pairing him up...
2026-27 home openers announced
The American Hockey League has announced the dates and opponents for all 32 teams’ home openers for the 2026-27 season.
Penguins Receive Positive Update in Chase for 45-Goal Star Winger
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not giving up hope of signing superstar winger Jason Robertson this summer. Pittsburgh has been linked with the Dallas Stars forward for months now. In fact, it was reported in January that Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas “absolutely loves” Robertson. At the time, Pittsburgh was expected to pursue the American superstar […] The post Penguins Receive Positive Update in Chase for 45-Goal Star Winger appeared first on HEAVY .
Former NHLer: Agent Was Trying to Build Maple Leafs Super Team
Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette believes that super agent Judd Moldaver was trying to build a super team with the Toronto Maple Leafs.Moldaver represents three of the NHL’s biggest stars in Auston Matthews, Zach Werenski, and Connor McDavid. Matthews, of course, is the Maple Leafs’ captain, while Werenski has been connected to the team in […] The post Former NHLer: Agent Was Trying to Build Maple Leafs Super Team appeared first on HEAVY .
Penguins Need a Real Plan for Ville Koivunen
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to give up on Ville Koivunen. That would be too easy, too reactionary and probably too soon. But they do have to make a…
Pierce Mbuyi turns heads at first development camp
One of the prospects that turned heads at the Penguins’ summer development camp for his standout play on the ice was 2026 third round pick Pierce Mbuyi. Mbuyi was all over the place creating offense at the 3v3 scrimmages, the perfect venue for a player with his creativity and skill to stand out. It was […]
Looking back at Kyle Dubas’ major trades since joining the Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is no stranger to making a trade. And as we enter the dog days of summer, with the NHL’s 2026 free agent frenzy having died down, Dubas likely remains open to strengthening his roster—in the short and long term—via trade. While we wait to see if Dubas takes another […]
Noel Acciari laughs off past fight with Trevor Zegras after joining Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers didn’t do a ton on July 1, as they mostly added some depth pieces who will primarily play in the AHL this coming season. The one NHL signing they made was bringing in veteran forward Noel Acciari. Acciari put up 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 67 games for the Penguins last season. He spent three seasons in Pittsburgh before signing this two-year, $5.6 million contract to join the Flyers. “Choosing Philly was an easy decision,” Acciari told the media on Tu...
Predators hire Vukie Mpofu as assistant GM
Mpofu was the director of hockey operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins for the past three seasons.
Penguins long-term salary cap situation remains a nearly clean slate
The Pittsburgh Penguins took care of most of their restricted free agent business over the weekend, getting Egor Chinakhov, Arturs Silovs, Hendrix Lapierre, David Gustafsson and Joel Blomqvist all signed to new deals. They were all pretty much as expected: short-term bridge deals that are basically “prove it” contracts, with Chinakhov getting a little more […]
NHL insider floats Penguins as landing spot for Canucks’ Elias Pettersson
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman feels Kyle Dubas could potentially consider reuniting new Penguins winger Andrei Kuzmenko with Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson. Less than a week after the Penguins signed Kuzmenko to a one-year deal, Friedman speculated about Pettersson as a potential Penguins trade target on Monday’s 32 Thoughts podcast. “The ground has shifted here in […]
Report: Canucks & Penguins Linked to Blockbuster Trade
The Vancouver Canucks are still looking for a trade partner to deal Elias Pettersson, and it turns out, there could be one within the Eastern Conference. Multiple reports have surfaced connecting the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Canucks in a blockbuster deal that would involve Pettersson heading east. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman recently commented on the trade possibility and certainly feels there's something brewing in Vancouver. Friedman sees the Penguins as a great fit for Pettersson, and ...
Free-Agent Anthony Mantha To Sign With 1 Of 3 Teams
The NHL's free-agent market may be paper thin with game changers, but that doesn't mean there isn't some top-six talent still available to sign. Free-agent winger Anthony Mantha is the 'best of the rest' at the moment, as the 33-goal scorer from last season is still without a contract. Last season, Mantha had a stellar bounce-back campaign with the Penguins, and despite not playing heavy minutes, was able to put up some big numbers, with 64 points in 81 games. Mantha averaged just 15:11 of ic...
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