The five Penguins players I’m most curious about, 2026-27

TRENDINGNFL news, preseason updatesUFC 330 predictionsMendoza delivers in debutPadres peaking at right timeNFL Preseason BlitzStory by SAINT PAUL, MN - MARCH 15: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson (89) chips the puck over the stick of Minnesota Wild forward Micael McCarron (47) during the first period of a NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs on March 15, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN. (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jim RixnerSat, August 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBuilding the Pens: what to expect from Sam Girard?The latest in our informal series to set the building blocks for the upcoming Penguins season takes an individual bent about Sam Girard. Girard finds himself at a unique juncture entering the 2026-27 season. He is in a contract season, with unrestricted free agency on the horizon for himself for the first time. Despite only […]SB NationPensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 12 Ville KoivunenThe Top 25 countdown continues with the most newsworthy young player in the organization of the moment, the man with an eight year contract Ville Koivunen. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in 2025Top 25 Under 25: The best of the rest#25: Chase […]SB NationTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 11: Newly Drafted Defenseman Has High IntrigueNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list at No. 11 is a left blueliner new to the system who has shown some pretty high offensive upside and who could fill a glaring positional need for the Penguins in the future.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsAdvertisementAdvertisementPenguins Top 10 Absolute Most Awful ContractsSince the beginning of the salary cap era, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been up against the cap limit. The annual […] The post Penguins Top 10 Absolute Most Awful Contracts appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowPensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 11 Hendrix LapierrePensBurgh’s 2026 edition of the Top 25 Under 25 countdown rolls on with Hendrix Lapierre, a 24-year-old forward who gets a fresh start with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the hopes he can blossom the way a few other young players have in recent seasons. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top […]SB NationPenguins Salary Cap History: The 10 Very Best BargainsAs the national folks continue chattering about the summer of Pittsburgh Penguins contracts, including to players whose names they couldn’t […] The post Penguins Salary Cap History: The 10 Very Best Bargains appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowSenators Rejected Penguins Trade; the Likely OfferPittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas was visibly worn out, if not just a little bit disappointed, following the first […] The post Senators Rejected Penguins Trade; the Likely Offer appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowFormer Penguins Forward Surprisingly Still A Free AgentThis former Penguins forward is one of the best UFAs still available for the taking.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsWhat is JJ Peterka's 2026-27 Ceiling?The Boston Bruins made one big splash for the 2026-27 season by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for the 23rd overall pick and the Florida Panthers' 2028 unprotected first-round pick.The Hockey News - Boston Bruins3 Things Flyers Need to Return to NHL Playoffs Again in 2027The Flyers are betting on a lot of things going right next season.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersSabres' glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL seasonBefore the Sabres try to make the playoffs again in the 2026-27 season, they must address the goalie situation on their.ClutchPointsExamining Several Panthers Preview Angles Heading Into New SeasonFrom acquiring Brady Tkachuk to replacing Sergei Bobrovsky in net, discover how Florida’s revamped roster and elite EDGE stats shape their pursuit of another championship.The Hockey News - Florida PanthersDan’s Daily: West Trade Chatter; Canada Suspensions; Penguins OffseasonThe Pittsburgh Penguins and the rest of the NHL are in the final weeks of the offseason, and it is […] The post Dan’s Daily: West Trade Chatter; Canada Suspensions; Penguins Offseason appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowRangers Young Star Named as Breakout Candidate for 2026/27The New York Rangers had a nightmare 2025/26 season, and after landing Stanley Cup winning coach Mike Sullivan, that came amid a campaign that many believed would see them reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again.As a result, the team traded another key piece of their once promising core in Artemi Panarin, and now, they’ve […] The post Rangers Young Star Named as Breakout Candidate for 2026/27 appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWinnipeg Jets Rookie Forward Viggo Björck Set for Fascinating SeasonThe question heading into the 2026-27 season is exactly how much the Jets can count on the eighth overall draft pick from the 2026 NHL Draft. The post Winnipeg Jets Rookie Forward Viggo Björck Set for Fascinating Season appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPucks N'at Podcast: Are Take-A-Chance Contracts Worth The Risk In A Rising Cap Environment?In this clip from Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies discuss the merits of take-a-chance contracts like the Koivunen one given the rising cap and whether or not other players should receive them.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Have PTO Target To Consider In Veteran DefensemanThe Penguins should consider taking a flier on this defenseman with a PTO.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsCanadiens Sign Interesting New Trade Addition For 2026-27 SeasonThe Canadiens have signed one of their new prospects.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensThis Bruins Forward Could Be The Odd Man Out This SeasonCan this Bruins forward make the lineup?The Hockey News - Boston BruinsWhy Valeri Nichushkin Could Be A Big Addition For Blue JacketsThis trade could benefit the Blue Jackets a lot.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets