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TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesPro Football HOF inductionLynx keep WNBA's top seedFantasy Football Draft KitSenate punts on college sports billStory byKelsey SurmaczSun, August 9, 2026 at 3:26 AM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 16: Netminder Entering Huge 'Prove-It' SeasonNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a goaltender who, while still believed to be a valuable part of the team's future, is entering a pivotal season for his career.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins make strange signing, sparking mixed reactions from fansThis is a very puzzling contract.The Big LeadPenguins forward depth: what to do with all these players?After Ville Koivunen’s massive eight-year contract, an already crowded Pittsburgh Penguin forward depth chart is now bursting at the seems. However, Kyle Dubas didn’t paint Koivunen as a lock to make the NHL roster coming out of training camp. “He will still have to earn everything,” Dubas said. “As we have shown over the last […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementPenguins GM sees ‘low risk, high reward’ in Ville Koivunen’s 8-year contractPittsburgh Penguins see Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal as a gamble.The Big Lead‘He’s Willing to Risk Losing $4 Million Annually’ — NHL World Bewildered as Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Dishes Out $32M Deal to RFAThe Pittsburgh Penguins have made it clear they are willing to paint outside the lines as they reshape the franchise for the future. This approach took center stage again when general manager Kyle Dubas handed out a long-term contract that few (if any) around the league saw coming.Pro Football NetworkDubas Dishing Koivunen Contract Raises a Lot of QuestionsBefore establishing himself as a full-time regular at the NHL level, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year […] The post Dubas Dishing Koivunen Contract Raises a Lot of Questions appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowHow the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the BruinsIt’s the other team in black and gold that shifted the market, and it may directly impact the Boston Bruins. […] The post How the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the Bruins appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowPenguins Armchair GMs … Would You?The free agent pool is sufficiently thinned that value is hard to find, and the Pittsburgh Penguins roster is so […] The post Penguins Armchair GMs … Would You? appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowA Look At How The Capitals' Top-6 Could Stack Up WIth More Versatility & BalanceThe Washington Capitals are in an interesting spot going into the 2026-27 campaign, as their blockbuster summer sets them up to have a plethora of options for a revamped top-6.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsPucks N'at Podcast: What Will The Penguins' Lineup Look Like With Their Current Roster?In this clip from Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies discuss what the team's lineup could look like in 2026-27, should they go into the season with the roster as-is.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsDan’s Daily: More Hughes Rumors; Best Contracts; Penguins DoubtThe contrast was a bit humorous. As the Pittsburgh Penguins universe is digesting the eight-year contract for Ville Koivunen and […] The post Dan’s Daily: More Hughes Rumors; Best Contracts; Penguins Doubt appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowDan’s Daily: Trade Cost for Hughes; Penguins Shock EveryoneThe Pittsburgh Penguins took center stage Thursday, but it was not a blockbuster trade, nor bold proclamations that snared the […] The post Dan’s Daily: Trade Cost for Hughes; Penguins Shock Everyone appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowHow The Rangers Must Avoid Being A Mushy Middle NHL Team In 2026-27The New York Rangers have been one of the NHL's biggest disappointments the past two seasons, missing the playoffs both years. After a relatively busy off-season, what must the Rangers do to avoid being a 'mushy middle' team and get back into the Stanley Cup playoffs?The Hockey NewsCould A Ville Koivunen-style Extension Work for Canadiens’ Bolduc?Could Montreal Canadiens' GM Kent Hughes draw inspiration from the deal the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to end the stalemate with Zachary Bolduc? History tells us that's highly unlikely. Read on to find out why...The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensMontreal Canadiens’ 30-Point Forward Draws $32 Million Contract ComparisonThe Montreal Canadiens have unfinished business with one of their young forwards.And a contract signed elsewhere in the NHL could add another wrinkle to the negotiations.Zachary Bolduc is a restricted free agent after Montreal submitted a qualifying offer to the 23-year-old in June.The winger is coming off a 30-point season and has already fashioned considerably […] The post Montreal Canadiens’ 30-Point Forward Draws $32 Million Contract Comparison appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDaily Bean: Penguins Betting on Youth; Bergeron Fights; Flyers Extend GrebenkinThe two Pennsylvania teams filled up the NHL offseason news cycle yesterday. The Boston Bruins front office, aside from their […] The post Daily Bean: Penguins Betting on Youth; Bergeron Fights; Flyers Extend Grebenkin appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowEvaluating the Pens’ 2026-27 schedule, part 1There’s still a while before training camp starts but August is the final month without hockey. Let’s take the chance to set the stage now for the first part of the Penguins’ upcoming season by breaking down what they’ll be facing in the first three calendar months of the season. The activities start even earlier […]SB NationDid Rangers really have best offseason in Metropolitan Division?Winning the offseason isn’t the goal for the New York Rangers. Winning the Stanley Cup for the first time since […]Forever BlueshirtsWashington Capitals Offseason RecapIn this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Washington Capitals. Washington had a disappointing season this past year as they dropped out of the postseason, posting a 43-30-9 record. The team has been busy loading up over the offseason in the hopes […] The post Washington Capitals Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY