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AHL Playoff Update: WBS Penguins eliminated

Well, that was quick. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins are out of the Calder Cup playoffs Blink and you might have missed it, for now the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are out of the Calder Cup (AHL) playoffs following a stunning 5-4 OT loss to Lehigh Valley in Game 2 of the three game opening round series.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / 4 hours ago

Penguins assistant Ty Hennes named to Team USA coaching staff for IIHF Worlds

Hennes will make his first international appearance for Team USA after nine seasons with the Pens. Penguins assistant coach Ty Hennes will be working behind the Team USA bench when the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship kicks off May in Czechia.

Mike Sullivan News / ClutchPoints / 15 hours ago

Mike Sullivan could leave Penguins, join Devils next season

The Pittsburgh Penguins surged at the end of the regular season and made a run at the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite a record of 8-2-2 in their last 12 games, the Penguins failed to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 14 hours ago

Penguins Can Win NHL Draft Lottery … Sort Of

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a chance to win the NHL draft lottery May 7. Just not a very good one. And even if they do, they’re not going to get the top choice in the draft.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 17 hours ago

Early Offseason Penguins Trade Bait List; Rakell or Smith?

Conventional wisdom says it is far too early to discuss the NHL trade market and what comes next for the Pittsburgh Penguins, whose summer is only two weeks old after failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 36 minutes ago

Penguins Assistant Named to Team USA

Pittsburgh Penguins assistant Ty Hennes has been named to the same position on the Team USA staff for the upcoming IIHF World Championship, USA Hockey announced Friday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / 19 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Marcus Pettersson, Bryan Rust, Alex Nedeljkovic, Jake Guentzel, and Kirill Kaprizov

Speculation involving current Penguins Marcus Pettersson, Bryan Rust, and Alex Nedeljkovic and former Penguin Jake Guenztel Rob Rossi of The Athletic: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson has a year left on his contract at just over $4.025 million.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

Why Penguins Should Keep Nedeljkovic, Let Blomqvist Develop

It was a bit jarring a week ago when Kyle Dubas all but guaranteed that Pittsburgh Penguins backup goalie Alex Nedeljkovic will not be re-signed. Not only

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / April 25

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Alex Nedeljkovic, and Sidney Crosby

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping a close on AHL goaltender Joel Blomqvist during his playoffs, and that will go a long way in determining if they feel he’s ready to make the jump next season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 25

Move Evgeni Malkin to Wing; Use Rare Free Agent Class

On the list of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ priorities, it has not been stated and may not even appear. Move Evgeni Malkin from center to the left wing. It’s been written and said before in this space, but it should now be a very serious consideration and near the top of the priority list for all involved.

Rickard Rakell News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 25

Rakell’s Goal: ‘Come Back a Lot Better Next Year’

Everything in Rickard Rakell’s history suggested the Pittsburgh Penguins could pencil him in for 20 goals in 2023-24. Probably more, actually. After all, he was coming off a 28-goal season and had put up as many as 34 with Anaheim earlier in his career.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / April 25

AHL Playoff update: Wilkes on brink of elimination already but new prospect scores goal

Things move fast in the AHL playoffs The Wilkes-Barre Penguins lost Game 1 of their series last night against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. No big deal right?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / 4 hours ago

How young can the Penguins get — and how soon can they get there?

The Penguins are an old team, but the reasons for that may be surprising The Penguins are an old team, but somewhat uniquely, some of their oldest players are their best (Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson).

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / April 24

Analysis: What to do with Penguins' unrestricted free agents?

Kyle Dubas has a busy offseason ahead of him. As Dubas acknowledged in his season-ending media availability last week, the Penguins still have a ways to go toward becoming a contender.

Sidney Crosby News / ClutchPoints / April 24

Sidney Crosby, Penguins not on same page yet about new contract

While Sidney Crosby has repeatedly said he would prefer to retire as a part of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the only team for which he has played in his NHL career, Crosby and the organization have reportedly not begun formal negotiations for an extension on his Crosby’s 12-year contract, which will expire at the conclusion of next season.

Tristan Broz News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Pittsburgh Penguins sign Tristan Broz to three-year, entry-level contract

Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas announced Saturday that the club has agreed to terms with Tristan Broz on a three-year, entry-level contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Dubas Discusses Penguins’ Future: Crosby, Letang, and Graves

Kyle Dubas held his post-season avail on Friday and offered news on some of the biggest storylines that will be followed out of Pittsburgh this offseason.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 20