While the order for the draft has now been set, there is still one pick whose status is in flux. That would be the 12th overall selection, presently held by the Rangers, who have until Wednesday to decide if they’re conveying it to the Penguins or keeping it, allowing Pittsburgh to get New York’s 2026 unprotected pick. Josh Yohe of The Athletic notes (subscription link) that … [Read more...] about Penguins Believe Rangers Are Leaning Toward Keeping 12th Pick
Penguins Sign Melvin Fernstrom To Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward prospect Melvin Fernstrom to a three-year, entry-level contract. Fernstrom was originally drafted in the third-round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Vancouver Canucks. He was traded to the Penguins ahead of this year’s Trade Deadline, alongside a first-round pick and two depth pros in the deal that send Marcus Pettersson and Drew … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Melvin Fernstrom To Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract
Penguins Announce Multiple Coaching Hires
The Pittsburgh Penguins have finalized their coaching staff under head coach Dan Muse. Pittsburgh announced that they’ve hired Todd Nelson, Nick Bonino, and Rich Clune as assistant coaches, and Troy Paquette as the team’s assistant video coach. In his second stint as an assistant coach at the NHL level, Nelson is arguably the most important of the hires. Serving as the head … [Read more...] about Penguins Announce Multiple Coaching Hires
Penguins Listening To Trade Offers For Most 2026 UFAs
The Penguins are open to trading nearly every name on their roster entering the final season of their contract in 2025-26, aside from franchise center Evgeni Malkin, Josh Yohe of The Athletic writes Tuesday. That list is comprised of forwards Noel Acciari, Kevin Hayes, Danton Heinen, and Blake Lizotte; defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok; and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic. Among … [Read more...] about Penguins Listening To Trade Offers For Most 2026 UFAs
Who The Penguins Should Target In Free Agency
Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas doesn’t intend to be a big player in NHL free agency next month, which makes sense given that the Penguins are going young and probably won’t be trying to add higher-end players until next summer at the earliest as they try to piece together an assessment of where their prospects and younger … [Read more...] about Who The Penguins Should Target In Free Agency