Former Penguins Defenseman Retires After 13 NHL Seasons

TRENDINGMike Ditka dies at 86Buccaneers stun CowboysWorker to Dak: 'Embarrassing'NFL injury tracker updatesGuardians force Game 5Story byStory byFormer Penguins Defenseman Retires After 13 NHL SeasonsMichael DeRosaFri, October 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNHL veteran Matt Dumba announces his retirement at just 32 years oldThe former seventh-overall pick leaves behind a legacy far beyond the scoresheet.HockeyFeedLongtime Wild Defenseman Officially Calls It a CareerThe Minnesota Wild have kicked off their 2026-27 season but have recently dropped the first two games of their current […]Minnesota Sports FanPens Points: Capital CrushedA slow start on Wednesday night saw the Pittsburgh fall into a 4-1 that they almost clawed back from but ultimately fell short in a 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals in D.C. Bryan Rust made his season debut after battling injury and scored his first of the season while Tommy Novak and Nick Robertson […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementPittsburgh Penguins’ Defensive Numbers Have Taken Sharp Turn Since OpenerThe Pittsburgh Penguins started the 2026-27 season with a 7-0 thrashing vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. Defensively, they haven’t done much since.Pittsburgh has now allowed 13 goals in its first four games, following Wednesday night’s loss to the Washington Capitals. Take out their season-opening shutout win, and Pittsburgh has allowed those 13 goals in its previous […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins’ Defensive Numbers Have Taken Sharp Turn Since Opener appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPenguins Make Roster Decision on Andrei KuzmenkoAfter playing in two games for the Pittsburgh Penguins, forward Andrei Kuzmenko has been granted non-roster status by the NHL.Kuzmenko just lost his father, Alexander, who died after being attacked by a bear during a fishing trip.Last week, Kuzmenko said his father’s death was a “big shock” to him.According to Ren.tv, his father suffered extensive […] The post Penguins Make Roster Decision on Andrei Kuzmenko appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCapitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in WashingtonWASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.Associated PressPens Points: Pressing the panic button already?Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… After the Penguins traded forward Filip Hallander to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Spencer Stastney on Wednesday, assistant general manager Jason Spezza said Hallander was considered “expendable” based on past performance and future potential, while Stastney, 26, brings versatility and mobility to Pittsburgh’s defense corps. [PensBurgh] […]SB NationIs Sidney Crosby Retiring Soon? Penguins Legend Plans Murky After Ovechkin AnnouncementThe Pittsburgh Penguins are taking on the Washington Capitals for the first time this season on Wednesday night. And yep, as it has been for the past two decades, it’s about Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. That won’t be the case for a whole lot longer, though. Ovechkin announced recently that this will be his […] The post Is Sidney Crosby Retiring Soon? Penguins Legend Plans Murky After Ovechkin Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGamethread: Penguins @ CapitalsTalk about the game with Pens fans here!SB NationSidney Crosby Posts Rare Minus-4 in Penguins’ Loss to CapitalsSidney Crosby remains one of the best players in the NHL. But his defensive outing against the Washington Capitals was not good.The Penguins have struggled defensively since their epic shutout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Wednesday night was no different, as Pittsburgh lost 5-3 to the Washington Capitals. It was the second time in their […] The post Sidney Crosby Posts Rare Minus-4 in Penguins’ Loss to Capitals appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer Avalanche Defenseman Part of Historic Night Now Placed on WaiversThe former Avalanche defenseman scored his first NHL goal in Colorado before being traded to Pittsburgh, where he now finds himself back on waivers.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheTakeaways: Mistakes Difference In Penguins' 5-3 Loss To CapitalsA turnover-heavy effort ultimately doomed the Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday as they fell to 2-2 on the season.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsCapitals top Penguins in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in WashingtonWASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.Associated PressPenguins place Ilya Solovyov on waiversThe Penguins are set to make one more spot of roster room by tomorrow after placing defenseman Ilya Solovyov on waivers today, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Solovyov has not yet played this regular season and figures to be a scratch once again tonight. The team acquired a similar player in a trade earlier in the […]SB NationPenguins ghastly giveaways give Capitals big winIt was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener.WPXI'I Feel Pretty Good Right Now': Penguins' Koivunen Building Confidence In Season's EarlygoingPittsburgh Penguins' forward Ville Koivunen signed an unexpected eight-year, $32 million contract this summer and has looked good early this season.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsFormer Oilers 34-Year-Old Forward Demoted By WildOne former Edmonton Oilers forward has been sent down to the minors by their new NHL team, the Minnesota Wild. The post Former Oilers 34-Year-Old Forward Demoted By Wild appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer first-round pick gets humbling update as waiver results come inA once-promising career has hit another troubling crossroads.HockeyFeedA Historical Look At The Damage Sidney Crosby Has Done To The Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets will welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to Nationwide Arena on Friday night. The games are usually fun, but too often they wind up in the L column for the Blue Jackets.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsFormer SHL Forward Traded To OilersThis former SHL forward is heading to the Oilers.The Hockey News