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Breaking Down the Penguins’ Brett Kulak Trade and Samuel Girard’s Fit

Vivek Kalia | February 25, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a calculated move ahead of the stretch run, acquiring defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak.…

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NHL Rumors: Crosby Out, Oilers No. 4, Kadri Trade, & Pettersson Offers

Jim Parsons | February 25, 2026

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly looking for a number-four defenseman. Meanwhile, Nazem Kadri has let the Calgary Flames know that he’d like to be traded.…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby To Miss 4 Weeks After Olympic Injury

Spencer Lazary | February 25, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that Sidney Crosby is expected to miss four weeks after suffering an injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Related: Report Suggests Maple Leafs Rejected Trade…

Categories NHL News, Olympics, Pittsburgh Penguins

Grading the Penguins & Avalanche’s Kulak & Girard Trade

Alex Chauvancy | February 24, 2026

We have our first post-Olympics trade. Earlier this afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche linked up on a deal that sent Brett Kulak to the Avalanche and Samuel Girard…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL Trade Analysis, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Avalanche Acquire Brett Kulak from the Penguins

Ryan Womeldorf | February 24, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche did not wait for very long after the trade freeze was lifted. In a move to address potential depth issues on defense, the Avalanche have acquired veteran…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Penguins’ Silovs Reflects on Olympics Experience; Looks to Build Momentum for Rest of Season

Vivek Kalia | February 23, 2026

While Arturs Silovs and Latvia fell short of capturing a medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender is returning to North America with something just…

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Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Crosby Injury, Keeping on Track & More

Jordan Orth | February 23, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take the ice three times this week (Feb. 23- March 1) after the 2026 Winter Olympics have now concluded, with the United States winning gold over…

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3 Metropolitan Division Teams That Could Challenge the Penguins’ Playoff Position

Sylvie McCarthy | February 22, 2026

The NHL season has been on pause since Feb. 6 for the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. No one expected the Pittsburgh Penguins to be in second place in the…

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NHL Rumours: Ovechkin Retirement, Olympic Injury Updates & Sharks Adding Defense

Jacob Billington | February 21, 2026

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at the future of Alex Ovechkin and if he re-ups with the Washington Capitals. Next, we look at the Olympics and some injury…

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NHL Rumors: Coleman on Trade, Devils, Senators, Penguins, and Oilers Talk

Jim Parsons | February 19, 2026

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames are dealing with trade speculation surrounding Blake Coleman, who spoke about the rumors with the media this week. Meanwhile, the New Jersey…

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Sidney Crosby’s Injury Casts Shadow Over Team Canada’s Olympic Push

Vivek Kalia | February 19, 2026

Team Canada escaped with a dramatic 4–3 overtime win over Czechia in the Olympic quarterfinals at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games — but the celebration was muted. The bigger…

Categories Editor's Choice, Olympics, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Oilers in Danger, Kings and Pettersson, Crosby Injured?

Jim Parsons | February 18, 2026

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers could face tough internal decisions ahead of the trade deadline, the Montreal Canadiens may have to let go of long-held dreams of…

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