'I Feel Pretty Good Right Now': Penguins' Koivunen Building Confidence In Season's Earlygoing

TRENDINGBuccaneers stun CowboysGuardians force Game 5A'ja Wilson MVP — againNFL Week 5 NFL picks vs. spreadCaitlin Clark on Fever futureStory byStory by'I Feel Pretty Good Right Now': Penguins' Koivunen Building Confidence In Season's Earlygoing (Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)Kelsey SurmaczFri, October 9, 2026 at 3:59 AM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPenguins 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.HEAVYAndrei Kuzmenko Granted Non-roster Leave By NHLThe NHL has granted Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko non-roster leave.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPENGUINS TRADE: Hallander to EDM; NHL Grants Kuzmenko Non-Roster StatusWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pittsburgh Penguins did not have to shed a player via the waiver wire Wednesday. They traded […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementThis Penguins Off-Season Signing Is Already Paying Off Big TimeThis Penguins new defenseman is making an impact early on.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Explain Hallander-Stastney Trade; Another Move ComingWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pittsburgh Penguins cleared up the logjam at the forward position, at least temporarily, Wednesday when they […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowDan’s Daily: Trade, Trade Rumors, Penguins Going in Wrong DirectionWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ last seven periods have ranged from bad to disastrous, yet they have remained in […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins Acquire Spencer Stastney From Edmonton Oilers for Filip HallanderThe Pittsburgh Penguins cleared up their forward logjam Wednesday by sending Filip Hallander to the Edmonton OilersThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPens 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 NationPenguins early season concern meter: Crosby’s start, Silovs consistency, defensive mistakesLooking at some early concerns and how concerning they might be for the Pittsburgh Penguins.SB NationDan’s Daily: Trade Tease; Marchand Ugly Injury; Penguins ChangesThe Pittsburgh Penguins punted their big decision Tuesday. It appears winger Bryan Rust is ready to return, but that means […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowMore on the Hallander/Stastney tradeJason Spezza shed some light on the decision making around yesterday’s trade that sent forward Filip Hallander to Edmonton in exchange for defenseman Spencer Stastney. “We had to make a move due to our depth at forward and by looking at past performances and future potential. Filip was the player we determined as expendable,” Penguins […]SB NationTakeaways: 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 PenguinsDan Muse Provides Andrei Kuzmenko Update Ahead of Penguins' Road TripKuzmenko rejoined the team after losing his father in a bear attack on Sept. 22. He won't take part in Pittsburgh's next two matches.Sportsnet PittsburghWhy Penguins Traded Filip Hallander to OilersThe Pittsburgh Penguins pulled off an early-season trade on Wednesday. The announced deal sends forward Filip Hallander out of Pittsburgh and brings aboard defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Edmonton Oilers. You can read more about who Stastney is at this link. The Hallander side of things is fascinating, though. He may not have been the […] The post Why Penguins Traded Filip Hallander to Oilers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPittsburgh 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.HEAVYOilers Did Their Homework Before Pulling the Trigger on Hallander TradeThe Oilers have considered health issues and a possible extension in their decision to trade for Filip Hallander. The next few weeks will be critical to the pending UFA's future in Edmonton.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersPenguins Grades: Team Has a Growing Mess to Clean UpWASHINGTON, D.C. — The times are changing. The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals has been dominated […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowDan Muse Calls Out Penguins’ Costly Turnovers After Capitals LossPittsburgh’s head coach explained what’s behind the Penguins’ recent puck-management problems.Sportsnet PittsburghPenguins Ghastly Giveaways Give Capitals Big WinWASHINGTON, D.C. — It was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener. […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins add defenseman in trade with OilersSpencer Stastney, 26, is signed through the 2026-27 season, and his contract carries an average annual value of $1.525 million.WPXI