3 PTO Candidates the Penguins Should Consider Before Training Camp Colin W. · Aug 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Penguins’ Erik Karlsson Trade Looks Better—But Failed Its Main Goal Colin W. · Aug 5, 2026 · 8 min read
5 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Prospects Who Fit the Penguins’ 2027 Draft Needs Colin W. · Aug 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Penguins’ Ryan Miller Is Emerging as a Legitimate Late-Round Steal Colin W. · Aug 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Penguins’ Tommy Novak Extension Raises Stakes for Hendrix Lapierre Colin Witte | August 3, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ decision to extend Tommy Novak created longer-term stability in the middle of their lineup. It also made Hendrix Lapierre one of the players facing the most pressure…
Penguins Should Become the NHL’s August Salary-Cap Broker Colin Witte | August 3, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached August with enough salary-cap space to solve someone else’s problem. PuckPedia projects Pittsburgh to have roughly $13.7 million in available space under the NHL’s $104…
Penguins’ Melvin Fernstrom Faces a Make-or-Break Development Season Colin Witte | August 3, 2026 Melvin Fernstrom’s first full season under contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins included a disappointing start, an encouraging restart and an injury that prevented a definitive evaluation. The Penguins traded Marcus…
Penguins Should Target Isaiah George—But Not at Any Price Colin Witte | August 3, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have the ingredients for a smart trade discussion, even if there is no indication the Metropolitan Division rivals have started one. The Penguins…
Penguins’ Brady Peddle Is an Overlooked Prospect Worth Watching Colin Witte | August 2, 2026 Brady Peddle was temporarily overlooked in PensBurgh’s annual Top 25 Under 25 rankings. His place within the Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect system may be easy to overlook for similar reasons. PensBurgh…
Penguins’ $63 Million Gamble Makes 2026-27 a Bridge Season Colin Witte | August 1, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the offseason with the resources to make a major addition. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas explored moving up from the 22nd pick…
Penguins Prospect Zam Plante Is Entering a Decision Season Colin Witte | July 31, 2026 Zam Plante produced one of the strongest offensive seasons in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool, but the next step in his development remains less certain than the numbers suggest. The…
2026-27 Stanley Cup Contender Tiers: From Championship Hopes to Just Happy to Be Here Ryan Womeldorf | July 31, 2026 As is the case every season, the moment the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup, the hockey world began looking ahead to the 2026-27 season. Everyone wants to get the…
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Has a Crucial Role Beyond Scoring Colin Witte | July 31, 2026 Evgeni Malkin turns 40 today, but the most meaningful story about this milestone birthday has little to do with his age. Malkin remains productive enough to help the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Penguins’ Tommy Novak Extension Carries Real Risk Colin Witte | July 31, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension, keeping him off the free-agent market next summer. The deal begins in 2027-28 and runs through 2029-30, with…
NHL Rumors: Oilers’ Coaching Twist, Werenski Drama, and Penguins Plans Jim Parsons | July 31, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one reporter suggests the Edmonton Oilers may have missed out on their top coaching target by one week. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets aren’t necessarily…
Penguins’ Guentzel Trade Faces Another Loss Colin Witte | July 30, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith to the Carolina Hurricanes in March 2024 for Michael Bunting, prospects Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev, and Cruz Lucius, plus conditional first-…
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