This off-season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made a significant trade within the Metropolitan Division. After making a major move for Erik Karlsson to bolster their playoff ambitions, the Penguins also acquired Reilly Smith. However, they have now traded Smith to the New York Rangers at the start of free agency. In return, the Penguins will…
NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins in Quiet Talks with Star Player NHL.com writer Adam Kimelman recently reported on the NHL rumors, highlighting the Pittsburgh Penguins’ quiet discussions with Sidney Crosby regarding his contract extension. Crosby is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2025. The Penguins are aiming to keep the contract negotiations…
Which newcomer brought the most impact to the Pittsburgh Penguins this season under Kyle Dubas’ management? It’s a subject up for debate. With his consistent performance in the net during the crucial final three weeks of the season, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic presents a compelling argument. Meanwhile, winger Reilly Smith and defenseman Ryan Graves, who struggled…
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jansen Harkins underwent hand surgery on Friday morning, resulting in a long-term absence from the team. According to the league’s media website, Harkins has been placed on injured reserve, although it’s unclear whether he’s on regular or long-term IR. The injury likely occurred during Thursday’s 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, following…
The era of Matthew Phillips in Pittsburgh seems to have reached its conclusion as the Penguins have placed the diminutive forward on waivers today. Phillips, who appeared in three games for the Penguins since being claimed on waivers last month from Washington, failed to register a point. Struggling to find space to maneuver, he has…
The exceptional and captivating evening dedicated to celebrating Jaromir Jagr’s No. 68 being retired at PPG Paints Arena was marked by a surprising turn of events as the guest of honor, Jaromir Jagr himself, found himself in the broadcast booth during the festivities. One might wonder, given the grandeur of the occasion, if the 52-year-old…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Jake Guentzel on the Injured Reserve (IR) list, citing his anticipated absence for up to four weeks with a projected return in early March. In addition, the team has recalled three forwards from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Jonathan Gruden, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Valtteri Puustinen. The Penguins have recalled forwards…
With three weeks remaining until the March 8 trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins face a decision regarding Jake Guentzel’s expiring contract. To persuade General Manager Kyle Dubas to consider trading Guentzel, a team would likely need to propose a package akin to what sent Claude Giroux from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Florida Panthers in…