Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning…
The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out the calendar year on Tuesday with a home matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, a team that his given Pittsburgh fits in recent memory. The Penguins, however, ended
December with a bang, getting even more depth scoring thanks to Anthony Mantha’s two-goal night en route to a 5-1 win. [Recap]
2025 proved to be a year of change for the Penguins, both on and off the ice. Take a look back at everything significant that impacted the franchise over the last 12 months. [Trib Live]
Forward Yegor Chinakhov did not make his debut for the Penguins in Tuesday’s game against the Hurricanes, as head coach Dan Muse wanted the new acquisition to get acclimated to his surroundings. [Trib Live]
The Chinakhov trade follows a similar pattern general manager Kyle Dubas has employed in his time running the Penguins. It was a bit of an overpay, and the Penguins have mixed results with these types of trades, but the 24-year-old is probably worth a flyer. [PensBurgh]
Pittsburgh placed defenseman Ryan Graves on waivers, according to reports. [Sportsnet]
News and notes from around the NHL…
The Professional Hockey Players’ Association announced Tuesday that its membership had ratified a new, five-year collective bargaining agreement with the ECHL following a two-day strike. [Associated Press]
A Winter Classic in Miami, Florida? Can it be done? The NHL, Florida Panthers, and New York Rangers are going to find out on Friday. To set the scene in South Florida, fans will see flamingos and palm trees as part of a picturesque setting for the annual New Year’s showdown. [NHL]
