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PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 12 Ville Koivunen

PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 12 Ville Koivunen

The Top 25 countdown continues with the most newsworthy young player in the organization of the moment, the man with an eight year contract Ville Koivunen. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in 2025Top 25 Under 25: The best of the rest#25: Chase […]
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Building the Pens: what to expect from Sam Girard?

Building the Pens: what to expect from Sam Girard?

The latest in our informal series to set the building blocks for the upcoming Penguins season takes an individual bent about Sam Girard. Girard finds himself at a unique juncture entering the 2026-27 season. He finds himself in a contract season, with unrestricted free agency on the horizon for himself for the first time. Despite […]
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski wants to stay in Columbus 'long term'

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski wants to stay in Columbus 'long term'

Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski addressed trade rumors from the summer and his desire to lead the team to the playoffs.
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Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #18 Domenick Fensore

Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #18 Domenick Fensore

Just depth for the Eagles or an option for the Avalanche?
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PensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 13 Avery Hayes

PensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 13 Avery Hayes

After ranking No. 18 in last year's countdown, Hayes moves up five spots following his NHL debut and continued AHL production.
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Building the Pens: How will they do when 87 and 71 aren’t on the ice?

Building the Pens: How will they do when 87 and 71 aren’t on the ice?

The 2025-26 season was the first time the Penguins outscored their opposition at 5v5 when both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were off the ice since 2021-22. Not coincidentally, 2026 was also the first time the Pens qualified for the playoffs since 2022. A recent split of the 5v5 net goals while Crosby was on […]
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Erik Karlsson's Omission from NHL Network's Top 20 Defensemen Raises Questions

Erik Karlsson's Omission from NHL Network's Top 20 Defensemen Raises Questions

Erik Karlsson's Omission from NHL Network's Top 20 Defensemen Raises Questions
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Pittsburgh Penguins Consider Trade Options Amid Roster Challenges

Pittsburgh Penguins Consider Trade Options Amid Roster Challenges

Pittsburgh Penguins Consider Trade Options Amid Roster Challenges
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Pittsburgh Penguins Face Roster Decisions Amidst Preseason Challenges

Pittsburgh Penguins Face Roster Decisions Amidst Preseason Challenges

Pittsburgh Penguins Face Roster Decisions Amidst Preseason Challenges
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Capital One Arena Unveils Plans for $1 Billion Transformation

Capital One Arena Unveils Plans for $1 Billion Transformation

Capital One Arena Unveils Plans for $1 Billion Transformation
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Monumental Sports Entertainment Reveals Plans for New Capital One Arena

Monumental Sports Entertainment Reveals Plans for New Capital One Arena

Monumental Sports Entertainment Reveals Plans for New Capital One Arena
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Dylan Larkin's Trade Request Poses Strategic Challenge for Detroit Red Wings

Dylan Larkin's Trade Request Poses Strategic Challenge for Detroit Red Wings

Dylan Larkin's Trade Request Poses Strategic Challenge for Detroit Red Wings