Pucks N'at Podcast: Is There A Shift In Roster-Building Across The NHL, And Are The Penguins Exploring That?

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesJT, Colts agree to extensionUSA doesn't snub Clark againSophie Cunningham rips mediaWild first-K celebrationStory byKelsey SurmaczThu, August 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPucks N'at Podcast: Is Elias Pettersson Worth Pursuing For The Penguins?On this edition of Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins' editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies discuss whether or not Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is a worthwhile pursuit for the Penguins, should he be willing to move.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins GM Kyle Dubas Signs Free Agent to an Absolutely Insane Eight-Year ContractHe has more years on his contract than he had points last season!HockeyFeedRedrafting Penguins Top Picks 2019-2025Drafting well and the Pittsburgh Penguins have not been synonymous since former general manager Ray Shero was terminated in the […] The post Redrafting Penguins Top Picks 2019-2025 appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementPucks N'at Podcast: The Malkin Contract Extension Makes Sense. Here's Why.Patrick Damp of Locked On Penguins joins THN's Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies to discuss why the one-year contract extension for Evgeni Malkin makes sense for both the player and the team.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsMultiple Penguins Players Land On Latest NHL Trade BoardIt won’t be long before the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves having to face the inevitable reality of life without longtime forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, both of whom are in their late 30s.Meanwhile, the Penguins have several players on their roster who are also not getting any younger and who were also heavily involved […] The post Multiple Penguins Players Land On Latest NHL Trade Board appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPittsburgh Penguins make big bet on Ville Koivunen despite lack of NHL productionPenguins GM Kyle Dubas re-signed the 23-year-old forward for the long term despite just two goals at the NHL level so far in his career.USA TODAY Sports2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Bryan RustBryan Rust has been fantastic during his Pittsburgh Penguins tenure. Will it continue this season?The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins3 Penguins Stars Make New NHL Trade BoardThese three Penguins have been named top trade candidates.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 18: Forward Impressing With Rapid GrowthNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a left winger whose all-around play, tenacity, and sheer will made an impression on the Penguins' front office last season.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Make Major Announcement on Rising Star Ville KoivunenThe Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the National Hockey League’s biggest surprises in 2025/26, as the team bounced back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite many pre-season projections having them as one of the five worst teams in the league.While the likes of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were once again fantastic, the youth in […] The post Penguins Make Major Announcement on Rising Star Ville Koivunen appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYA look into goaltending for the Penguins in 2026-27The old joke that you could rename the sport of hockey goalie has some truth to it. With quality goaltending, the sky is the limit. With poor play in net, a team is basically cooked. Last summer we looked into the changing situation in the crease for the Penguins for 2025-26. The big news was […]SB NationDan’s Daily: Debunking Rumor; DRW Search; Penguins RedraftThe headlines have heft Thursday though for far different reasons. After some public incredulity, the Detroit Red Wings are finally […] The post Dan’s Daily: Debunking Rumor; DRW Search; Penguins Redraft appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey Now2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Egor ChinakhovEgor Chinakhov had a great second half of the season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Can he build off it for this season?The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 17: Cerebral Center Keeps Pushing Forward In DevelopmentNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is an NCAA center who, even with a questionable ceiling, continues to make adjustments and push that ceiling higher and higher.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsTrying to make sense of the Penguins Ville Koivunen contractThe Pittsburgh Penguins are taking a gamble, but how much of a gamble is it?SB NationPenguins Re-sign Ville Koivunen To Eight-Year ContractThe Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Ville Koivunen to a huge contract on Thursday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsDan’s Daily: Sens PO’d at Tkacuk; Adjusting Penguins Trade TalkIt was not surprising that the emotions exist, but more than a little surprising that the Ottawa Senators head coach […] The post Dan’s Daily: Sens PO’d at Tkacuk; Adjusting Penguins Trade Talk appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowPittsburgh Penguins sign 23-year-old forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year dealThe Pittsburgh Penguins made a significant investment in their future on Thursday, signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract worth $4 million annually. Koivunen, 23, was a restricted free agent. The deal signals Koivunen is an important part of the franchise as it navigates the twilight of the careers of icons Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.Associated PressNHL Insider Connects Maple Leafs’ Latest Move To Sidney Crosby SpeculationThe Toronto Maple Leafs, who have undergone massive changes so far this offseason under new general manager John Chayka, have hired Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s longtime personal trainer Andy O’Brien to lead their Sports Performance Department.O’Brien is the latest new hire by the Maple Leafs, who also hired Jim Hiller as their new head […] The post NHL Insider Connects Maple Leafs’ Latest Move To Sidney Crosby Speculation appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSame Bet, Different Odds?: Comparing the Penguins' Koivunen Gamble To The Oilers' Frederic BetPittsburgh and Edmonton are locking in long-term bets over proven production, banking on rising salary caps to mask the high-stakes risk of missing big on unestablished middle-six forwards.The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers