Crosby, Karlsson, Penguins' Assistant GM Spezza Give Updates On Extensions

TRENDINGBills roll on TNFNFL Week 2 picks vs. spreadDodgers win NL WestUNC DC Belichick resignsWild story of Ole Miss QBs returnStory byStory byCrosby, Karlsson, Penguins' Assistant GM Spezza Give Updates On ExtensionsKelsey SurmaczFri, September 18, 2026 at 3:47 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesThe Penguins begin training camp with raised expectations and a dash of uncertaintySidney Crosby seems at peace with his contract status as his 22nd season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Same goes for teammate Erik Karlsson, though for slightly different reasons. While both future Hall of Famers are entering the final year of their current deals, their prospects of playing together beyond this season are uncertain as an abbreviated training camp begins.Associated PressKarlsson Says Penguins ‘In a Weird Spot’; Gives Masterclass on FutureCRANBERRY, TWP, Pa — It was not at all surprising that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson held court in the […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowFive random thoughts as the Penguins begin training campThis is one of those days where I have a few thoughts bouncing around but I am not sure any of them are enough for a full, dedicated article. So you’re getting a bunch of random thoughts just emptied out of my head for your consumption as the Pittsburgh Penguins open training camp. 1. Does […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisement‘We Have To’: Spezza Explains Plan for Young PenguinsCRANBERRY, TWP., Pa — Depending on who is counting, the Pittsburgh Penguins have somewhere between 16 and 20 forwards in […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowDan’s Daily: Contract Flurry; Holdout-Trade Drama; Penguins StumbleWill a holdout expedite a Connor Hellebuyck trade, or will it blow up in everyone’s face? We’re about to find […]Pittsburgh Hockey Now'It's New For All Of Us': Penguins Presented With New Challenges In Shortened Training CampPittsburgh, like all other NHL teams, are navigating fresh pre-season rules with the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Confusion; So, What’s the Plan?‘Twas the night before Pittsburgh Penguins training camp, but the young ones are not tucked neatly into bed, and some […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowDan’s Daily: Flyers ‘Big-Game’ Trade Hunt; It’s Penguins Go TimeThe summer is over. The ice is fresh. And Pittsburgh Penguins training camp begins today. With the official end of […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins announce 2026 training camp rosterOn the eve of training camp practices set to begin tomorrow morning, the Penguins officially announced their 2026 training camp roster. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have invited 69 players to their 2026.27 training camp presented by UPMC, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. The training camp roster, which can […]SB NationTop storylines to track at Penguins 2026 training campThe Penguins kick off training camp tomorrow, and it’s pretty wild how they have many of the same questions as last year – albeit in slightly different circumstances. Let’s see how much the more things have changed that they’ve also remained the same. How does the defense sort out? To put it charitably, there’s a […]SB NationPenguins' Training Camp 2026: Observations From Day 1Here are some observations from the first day of the Pittsburgh Penguins' training camp.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins continue tradition of delivering tickets to season ticket holdersThe Pittsburgh Penguins will begin training camp in earnest on Thursday, followed by preseason action. Before any pucks drop, a few Penguins players were spotted around Pittsburgh-area neighborhoods on Tuesday, delivering tickets to season ticket holders by continuing a yearslong tradition. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said the event has helped shape his view of Penguins […]SB NationPavel Zacha ‘Didn’t Think There Would Be Talks’ About Extension This SummerThe Boston Bruins are back at Warrior Ice Arena for 2026 training camp. Pavel Zacha took the ice Thursday for […]Boston Hockey NowTop Preseason Storylines to Watch for Penguins Heading into 2026-27 SeasonHere are some major Penguins storylines to watch out for heading into preseason play.Sportsnet PittsburghPenguins Release 2026 Training Camp Roster; Galvas is HereIt took a few extra days, but the Pittsburgh Penguins released their full training camp roster on Wednesday afternoon. In […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowTraining Camp Day 1: What we learned and sawThe Penguins opened up training camp with the following groups split out for three separate practices. Team 1 Training camp is for finding out new things and seeing players outside of norms, we saw that with Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte (both on Team 2 today) working away from known entities that each share with […]SB NationEmotional Leader Stone Talks Contract, Future Plans, Endorses Shortened PreseasonWhen Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone spoke with the media following day one of Training Camp, he was in high spirits. And why wouldn’t he be? He’s just five days removed from signing a brand new two-year, $9 million AAV contract extension.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsNHL training camp updates, news and notes from first dayThe on-ice portion of NHL training camps got underway on Thursday, Sept. 17. Here's the news and notes from the day.USA TODAY SportsSmith, Sharks “Not Worried” About ExtensionWill Smith hasn’t signed an extension yet, but Smith and the San Jose Sharks don’t seem too worried about it […] The post Smith, Sharks “Not Worried” About Extension appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now .San Jose Hockey Now