Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Penguins have their highest draft pick since Derrick Pouliot under contract. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 2025 first-round draft pick Ben Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract. Kindel was the Penguins’ first of three first-round picks at the 2025 NHL Draft last month. He is the Penguins’ highest selection since 2012, … [Read more...] about Penguins sign 2025 first-round pick Ben Kindel to entry-level contract
Examining new details within the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Finally, labor peace in hockey! The NHL and NHLPA have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, over a year out from when the current one expires. Given the contentious history of labor negotiations in the Gary Bettman era (partial seasons lockouts in 1994 and 2012 and the loss of the full 2004-05 season), that’s a minor … [Read more...] about Examining new details within the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement
Report: Hurricanes had interest in Rakell, Rust
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Hurricanes signed former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year deal on Thursday. A potential suitor for Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell may no longer be in the market for a winger. The Carolina Hurricanes were interested in both Rust and Rakell before signing former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year, $51 … [Read more...] about Report: Hurricanes had interest in Rakell, Rust
Report: Gavin McKenna committing to Penn State
Photo by Leila Devlin/Getty Images The highly-rated 2026 NHL Draft prospect is reportedly headed to Happy Valley. Gavin McKenna is reportedly heading to Penn State to play college hockey. McKenna, who is rated as one of if not the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft, is said to have decided he plans to commit to Penn State. Elite Prospects and the Centre Daily Times … [Read more...] about Report: Gavin McKenna committing to Penn State
2025 Penguins Development Camp wraps up
Camp ends with a 4v4 tournament The Pittsburgh Penguins wrapped up their annual summer prospect development camp with a 4v4 tournament between the three camp teams. Team Stevens ended up coming out on top by taking down Team Johnston in the final. The Big Artie’s defeated Team Patrick 4-0 earlier in the day. That's a wrap! Team Stevens takes home the Michel Briere Cup in the … [Read more...] about 2025 Penguins Development Camp wraps up