The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has imposed a three-game suspension on Penguins winger Bryan Rust for an illegal check to the head against Canucks winger Brock Boeser during the closing seconds of Sunday’s game in Vancouver. While suspended, he continues to count against Pittsburgh’s salary cap and active roster. Rust was in the defensive zone while the Penguins were … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Bryan Rust Suspended Three Games
Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks
Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany will be out through the trade deadline after undergoing left-hand surgery, the team announced. He’ll be out for up to eight weeks. It’s the second long-term injury for St. Ivany this season. He started the year on injured reserve with a lower-body issue and remained out until late November, when he started in the AHL on a conditioning stint. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks
Bryan Rust To Have Hearing Tuesday
In the Canucks’ loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Boeser took a high hit from Penguins forward Bryan Rust, which appears to have left Boeser with an injury. The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Rust will have a hearing tomorrow for the hit, while Boeser now figures to miss at least three games. The earliest Boeser can return is for Vancouver’s contest … [Read more...] about Bryan Rust To Have Hearing Tuesday
The Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Dilemma
If you’ve been checking the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings, you’ll notice a surprising team near the top of the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins, who entered the season as a first-overall pick favorite, have shocked everyone by remaining in the hunt to this point in the season. Your eyes aren’t deceiving you; the Penguins have been that good this year, despite a … [Read more...] about The Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Dilemma
Penguins Interested In Signing Ryan Shea To Extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a better season than most expected of them in 2025-26, and it’s been elevated contributions from players throughout the lineup that have powered them to this point. (Alongside to-be-expected star-level performances from players such as Sidney Crosby.) One player who has meaningfully improved his NHL stock as a Penguin is defenseman Ryan Shea. … [Read more...] about Penguins Interested In Signing Ryan Shea To Extension