'It's A Very Pivotal Season For The Group': 3 Takeaways From Kyle Dubas's Season-Opening Press Conference

TRENDINGNFL news, updatesWeek 4 Waiver WireLatest NBA updatesGiants trade for J.J. McCarthyWeek 3 Winners and LosersStory byStory by'It's A Very Pivotal Season For The Group': 3 Takeaways From Kyle Dubas's Season-Opening Press Conference (Credit: Kelsey Surmacz - The Hockey News)Kelsey SurmaczMon, September 28, 2026 at 9:43 PM UTC·11 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesDubas Admits Pivotal Season For Penguins; ‘Difficult Decisions’ LoomingCRANBERRY TWP., Pa. — Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has been a little bit media-shy over the last year-plus, […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowDubas press conference: Rust to IR, team prepares for ‘pivotal’ seasonPenguins general manager Kyle Dubas has been letting his assistants Jason Spezza and Amanda Kessel do most of the talking this off-season up until Dubas’ traditional start of the season press conference today. Here are some of the takeaways: As far as injuries go: -Blake Lizotte has a big practice tomorrow to determine his status […]SB NationPenguins Room: How Bad Luck Could Create Change; Inside Relationships (+)The Pittsburgh Penguins’ overflowing depth quickly became just enough as an extraordinary run of bad luck and injuries depleted their […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementWhether Penguins Keep Harrison Brunicke On NHL Roster May Come Down To One ThingPittsburgh faces a tough decision regarding their top defensive prospect as the pre-season comes to a close - and it could have a lot do with the uncertainty involving No. 1 defenseman Erik KarlssonThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPens Points: Opening night nearsHere are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… The Penguins assigned Bill Zonnon, Harrison Brunicke and Joel Blomqvist to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday and placed Blake Lizotte, Ben Kindel, Justin Brazeau and Ryan Graves on injured reserve. Pittsburgh must make at least two more roster moves before Monday’s deadline to reach the 23-player limit. [PensBurgh] […]SB NationPenguins Finalize Roster; Lots of SameThe Pittsburgh Penguins are as close to running it back as possible after the team finalized its 2026-27 NHL roster […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins Finalize Opening-Night Roster For 2026-27 SeasonThis is the Pittsburgh Penguins' opening-night roster for the 2027-27 NHL season.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins finalize roster ahead of this week’s season openerThe Pittsburgh Penguins have finalized the team’s opening night roster before this week’s season-opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins’ roster for the opening game against Philadelphia will consist of 13 forwards, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies. The opening night roster consists of Egor Chinakhov, Sidney Crosby, Connor Dewar, David Gustafsson, Filip Hallander, Ville Koivunen, […]SB NationPenguins Make 3 More Cuts Before Monday’s DeadlineThe Pittsburgh Penguins sent three more players to the AHL on Sunday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins roster status as opening rosters loomThe Penguins trimmed their NHL roster by six players yesterday. Defensemen Owen Pickering, Caleb Jones and Jake Livanavage were among players being sent away. That leaves the roster looking like this. Opening day rosters are due tomorrow, which means players must go on waivers today to clear in time to be re-assigned down. The Pens […]SB NationPenguins Add Several Players To Injured Reserve, Update Status On Two OthersThe Penguins' daunting injury list grows just days before their season opener against the Philadelphia FlyersThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsThe week ahead: Penguins season is back (and so are the injuries)The Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2026-27 NHL regular season this week with two tough games.SB NationPens send three to AHL, four to IR as roster comes into focusThe Penguins reduced their roster by seven more players on Sunday. Bill Zonnon, Harrison Brunicke and Joel Blomqvist have been assigned to the AHL. Four players were placed on IR as they deal with injuries. Bryan Rust and Tristan Broz did not practice and is being evaluated from their injuries from last night. Forwards (16): […]SB NationBrunicke, Zonnon, Blomqvist Assigned to AHL; Lizotte PracticesThe Pittsburgh Penguins’ preseason roster cuts are getting down to the nitty gritty. Sunday, the team assigned forward Bill Zonnon, […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPittsburgh Penguins Prospect Guide: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Players To Watch In 2026-27Get to know three Pittsburgh Penguins prospects to follow with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2026-27 AHL season.FloSportsPittsburgh Penguins Announce Flurry of Roster Moves Before Flyers GameThe Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing the Philadelphia Flyers in their season opener on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Ahead of the clash, the Penguins have announced a roster shakeup after several players landed on injured reserve. As reported by the team, forwards Blake Lizotte, Justin Brazeau and Ben Kindel have been placed on the IR, as […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins Announce Flurry of Roster Moves Before Flyers Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYTakeaways From Bruins' Management's Pre-Puck Drop Press ConferenceThe 2026-27 season begins Tuesday for the Boston Bruins, with a home game inside TD Garden against the New York Rangers.The Hockey News - Boston BruinsIt’s Silovs & Murashov in Net; So What’s the Plan?So far the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending situation has gone pretty much as most predicted. While Joel Blomqvist remains a prospect, […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowEric Tulsky Talks Season Opener, Roster Decisions, Alexander Nikishin and MoreCarolina's general manager breaks down roster decisions, Kochetkov’s extension, and the evolving situation with Alexander Nikishin as the Hurricanes prepare for another championship pursuit.The Hockey News - Carolina Hurricanes5 Takeaways from Bruins’ Season-Opening Press ConferenceThe Boston Bruins are one day away from the start of the 2026-27 regular season. Don Sweeney and Cam Neely […]Boston Hockey Now