The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year contract on July 1, 2026, with an average annual value of $4 million. This move, alongside three other acquisitions and two trades, signals a push by General Manager Kyle Dubas to bolster the roster for the 2026-27 season. The Financials and Terms of the … Read more
{ “article”: “The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Medicine Hat Tigers forward Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday, June 26, 2026. The 18-year-old winger, who recorded 104 points in 68 games this past season, is part of a high-scoring duo alongside his twin brother, Markus Ruck.nnThe Penguins’ Rationale for … Read more
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ new owners, the Hoffmann family, have publicly welcomed Mario Lemieux back into the fold, signaling a potential return for the franchise’s legendary captain and former owner. The team was sold for approximately $1.75 billion—five years after FSG acquired it for $900 million—and Hoffmann emphasized the Penguins’ permanence in Pittsburgh, calling Lemieux’s legacy … Read more
The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially re-signed franchise icon Evgeni Malkin to a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension, securing his future with the team through the 2026-27 season. At 39, Malkin—one of the NHL’s most decorated players—has spent his entire 20-season career with the Penguins, a tenure only matched by Sidney Crosby in franchise history. The … Read more
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The Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabers 5-2 (2-1, 1-0, 2-1) on the road. 18-year-old Ben Kindel and 23-year-old Avery Hayes, for whom this was the first NHL game in his career, scored two goals for the guests. On the other hand, Kindel has already collected 27 points (14+13) in 53 matches in his NHL debut … Read more
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Although “Penguins” head coach Dan Muse requested a video replay to evaluate this episode, the referees still counted Giroud’s goal after deliberation. “I didn’t get any explanation (from the referees). I can’t explain it,” the Penguins head coach, who was generally unhappy with the team’s performance in the match, said of the controversial episode. “I … Read more
Blüger’s accurate shot in the second match in a row On Sunday, January 26, Latvian forward Teodors Bļugers scored a goal in the National Hockey League (NHL) in the second game in a row. However, the Vancouver “Canucks” team represented by him recognized the superiority of the Pittsburgh “Penguins” with a score of 2:3. Artur … Read more
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The Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 (1-1, 4-0, 1-1) at home, winning their fifth win in a row. Shilov managed 18 of 20 opponents’ shots, shooting 90.0%. The three stars of the game: for the winners, Anthony Manta scored a goal and made two assists (1+2), Connor Dewar scored two goals (2+0), Ben Kindel … Read more
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Since the trade, the Pittsburgh team has been alternating between goalkeepers – Skinner plays one game, the Latvian starts the next match. Johi believes that Skinner should play more often, because he shows a better performance than Šilov, although the Latvian hockey player probably has more potential. “Skinner has conceded only seven goals in the … Read more
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“Panthers” lost to San Jose “Sharks” at home with a score of 1:4 (0:0, 0:3, 1:1). Balinski played 19 minutes and seven seconds, made three shots on goal, had one power play and earned a two-minute suspension. Balinsky’s utility ratio was -4. Vilmanis played eight minutes and 46 seconds, had one shot on goal and … Read more