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The Pittsburgh Penguins were founded in 1967 during the league’s expansion from six to 12 teams by a group led by Pennsylvania state senator Jack McGregor. The team had moderate success in the early years before difficulty in the 1980s gave way to them drafting Mario Lemieux in 1984, Mark Recchi in 1988, and Jaromir Jagr in 1990. This trio, which would be joined by fellow NHL All-Stars, won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992. Financial struggles in the early 2000s nearly led to the team being relocated before Lemieux converted deferred salary into a majority ownership stake, which eventually led to the team selecting Marc-Andre Fleury, Evgeni Malkin, and Sidney Crosby in consecutive drafts. The result has been three Stanley Cups (2009, 2016, and 2017) and a 16-year playoff streak that ended in 2023.

5 Most Overrated NHL General Managers for 2025-26
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Building a Stanley Cup contender starts at the top. Ownership might not build the roster, but a general manager (GM) does. Bill Zito’s work with the Florida Panthers turned a franchise that was a punchline into a juggernaut, a destination, and a dynasty in the making. Related: What’s Really Changed After the Maple Leafs Summer Shakeup? Ranking a GM, however, is all about perception compared to results. In this piece, multiple contributors from The Hockey Writers (THW) added their insight to help determine who is the most overrated GM heading into this season. 5. Chris Drury, New York Rangers The…

4 Predictions for the Penguins’ 2025-26 Season
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With the busy part of the NHL offseason winding down and the focus seemingly being put on training camps around the league, the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to find themselves in a spot where they are trying to “re-tool”, while keeping hope for a last chance for their aging core of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin to have a chance at the Stanley Cup Playoffs. General manager (GM) Kyle Dubas made a handful of moves, including hiring new head coach Dan Muse, looking toward the future. After another busy offseason for the Penguins organization, what are a few predictions…

Penguins Defense Still Needs Work Heading Into 2025-26
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One major area the Pittsburgh Penguins struggled with last season was defense, and they have had a pretty quiet offseason. There is still time for general manager Kyle Dubas to make changes before the season starts, but if he doesn’t, how is the team going to look on the defensive side of the puck heading into 2025-26? Can the Penguins Fix Their Defense? It’s late August, and if things stay how they are now to start the season, Pittsburgh’s defense won’t look much different. Erik Karlsson has been at the center of trade rumors for months, but if he is…

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Penguins FAQ

What year were the Pittsburgh Penguins founded?

The Pittsburgh Penguins were founded in 1967 during the league’s expansion from six to 12 teams.

When did the Pittsburgh Penguins play their first game?

The Penguins’ first game was on Oct. 11, 1967, against the Montreal Canadiens. The Penguins lost 2-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins?

Dan Muse is the current head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins.