The week ahead: Penguins season is back (and so are the injuries)

TRENDINGWeek 3 Winners and LosersMLB wild-card previewBroncos stun Rams on SNFU.S. claims Presidents CupAP Top 25Story byStory byThe week ahead: Penguins season is back (and so are the injuries)PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 21: Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on in his 700th NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty ImagesAdam GretzMon, September 28, 2026 at 11:04 AM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPittsburgh 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.HEAVYPens 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 NationBryan Rust Injured in Penguins’ Preseason FinalePittsburgh Penguins stalwart Bryan Rust left Saturday’s preseason finale at Buffalo because of an undisclosed injury. Rust, who has pretty […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementPens 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 NationPenguins 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 PenguinsBryan Rust injured in Penguins’ preseason finaleThe team already was dealing with injuries to several other forwards.WPXIPenguins Make 3 More Cuts Before Monday’s DeadlineThe Pittsburgh Penguins sent three more players to the AHL on Sunday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins/Sabres preseason Recap: Pens lose Rust, win gamePregame The Penguins have an opening night looking lineup, sans Connor Dewar and Elmer Soderblom who have already played two preseason games. The Sabres have a pretty fair roster themselves for this the last day of NHL preseason action. First period Egor Chinakhov takes the first penalty of the game, Pittsburgh kills it off and […]SB NationPre-season: Penguins Defeat Sabres, 3-1, To Close Out Pre-season With SplitPittsburgh defeated Buffalo for the second time this pre-season to close out their schedule prior to the regular seasonThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsIt’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 NowPittsburgh Penguins At Buffalo Sabres Preview: Lineup, Where To WatchThis is a preview of Saturday's pre-season game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsWhether 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 PenguinsPenguins roster for final preseason tuneup today in BuffaloThe Penguins have announced their roster for this afternoon (3:30pm start) against Buffalo. FORWARDS 2 – Rutger McGroarty11 – Filip Hallander14 – Nick Robertson17 – Bryan Rust18 – Tommy Novak22 – Hendrix Lapierre23 – Bill Zonnon26 – Tristan Broz41 – Ville Koivunen59 – Egor Chinakhov67 – Rickard Rakell71 – Evgeni Malkin87 – Sidney Crosby DEFENSE […]SB NationFlyers Preseason Finale Preview: The Final WarmupThe last Flyers dress rehearsal.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersBrunicke, 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.FloSportsFlyers Sign Veteran Enforcer to 1-Year Deal Amid Rash of InjuriesThe Flyers add some depth.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersPenguins Grades: Who Seized Their Last Chances; Silovs SolidBUFFALO — The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2-0) had just one more preseason game. One more chance for some of the players […]Pittsburgh Hockey Now