Pens Points: Happy campers

TRENDINGBills roll on TNFNFL Week 2 picks vs. spreadDodgers win NL WestUNC DC Belichick resignsWild story of Ole Miss QBs returnStory byStory byPens Points: Happy campersJim RixnerFri, September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFive 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 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 NationDan’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 NowAdvertisementAdvertisementPenguins 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 NowPenguins 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 Now‘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 NowPenguins' Training Camp 2026: Observations From Day 1Here are some observations from the first day of the Pittsburgh Penguins' training camp.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsTraining 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 NationDan’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 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 NationThe 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 PressPenguins Release Full Training Camp Roster: Injuries, Surprises, What To ExpectWith training camp one day away, Pittsburgh's roster is set for the pre-season.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsCrosby, Karlsson, Penguins' Assistant GM Spezza Give Updates On ExtensionsWith both players eligible for extensions but remaining unsigned heading into training camp, some clarity was given on both situations Thursday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins'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 PenguinsTop 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 PittsburghRangers Daily: GM Drury ‘excited;’ Rival star injured; Hellebuyck suspendedIf there was one common theme expressed by general manager Chris Drury when he met with the media at the […]Forever BlueshirtsNHL 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 SportsRangers Training Camp Day 1: Key Takeaways, Line Combinations And Opening-Night Roster CluesDay one of training camp is in the books for the New York Rangers, and after months of speculation, we got our first breadcrumbs about what the opening-night roster could look like.The Hockey News - New York RangersRobertson Gets New Chance; Has Drive To Thrive With PenguinsWinger Nick Robertson might be the first athlete in the history of new arrivals to Pittsburgh to find it easy […]Pittsburgh Hockey Now5 Takeaways From Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm’s Press ConferenceBOSTON – Training camp is open, and the Boston Bruins are less than two weeks away from opening night. A […]Boston Hockey Now