The Penguins allowed their core to age too long and strip-mined their farm system. They now face a very long rebuild that has just taken baby-steps so far.
The most recent noteworthy Pittsburgh Penguins news is off the ice and centers around franchise icon Mario Lemieux.
The Pittsburgh Penguins had, shall we say, a not great ranking in the most recent edition of the Athletic’s NHL broadcast poll. Of course, it’s all in the eye (and ear) of the beholder.
The last time a team from the Metro Division won the Stanley Cup title or the Eastern Conference was in 2018. Odds makers aren’t too bullish this year, either.
At the tail end of 2021, Mario Lemieux sold the controlling shares of the Penguins to the Fenway Sports Group. Now it looks like Mario wants to return, yet again.
Silovs came off a stellar playoff run for Abbotsford. The Penguins acquired the 24-year-old goalie at a reasonable price.
It’s no secret that Erik Karlsson is on the trade block. The Pittsburgh Penguins must rebuild and build up a depleted farm system while adding youth to the lineup. Moving the 35-year-old defenseman is the start.
The quiet spell has been broken. The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Matt Dumba from the Dallas Stars.
The Penguins focused on cost-efficient depth as free agency opened. Now they’ll wait for unsigned players to get desperate as the free agent musical chair seats dwindle.
A one-year prove-it contract was good for the Penguins and also good for Mantha.
