Latest Pittsburgh Penguins News

The Penguins hope they've given stars Crosby and Malkin the help they need to return to the playoffs

Sep. 30, 2024 13:30 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Penguins Last season: 38-32-12, missed playoffs for a second straight year. COACH: Mike Sullivan (375-219-77 over 12 seasons with 2 teams, 2 Stanley Cup titles). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. the New York Rangers. DEPARTURES: F Jeff...

Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

Sep. 18, 2024 15:12 PM EDT

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The standings made it look like the Pittsburgh Penguins were close to making the playoffs last spring. How things look is one thing. How things feel is another. The distinction is not lost on Sidney Crosby. “Close doesn’t get you...

Sidney Crosby signs two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins that runs through 2026-27 season

Sep. 16, 2024 15:26 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby isn't sure how much longer he's going to play hockey. He remains certain, however, where he wants to do it. The Pittsburgh Penguins star signed a two-year contract extension on Monday that runs through the 2026-27 season. The deal,...

Sidney Crosby says he's 'pretty optimistic' about getting an extension done with the Penguins

Sep. 09, 2024 20:19 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby doesn’t know when the deal will be signed. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain is also confident an agreement isn’t far away. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour’s North American leg Monday, Crosby said he expects to ink a...

Winnipeg sends rights to McGroarty to Pittsburgh for Yager in prospect swap

Aug. 22, 2024 16:56 PM EDT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins swapped forward prospects Thursday, with the Jets getting Brayden Yager for the rights to Rutger McGroarty. Yager was Pittsburgh’s first-round pick, the 14th selection overall, in the 2023 NHL draft. ...