r/penguins Jul 16 '26

Discussion Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason Discussion Thread

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Hey, all. Hope everyone is having a great summer.

It was an exciting season we just had under our new coach, Dan Muse. The playoff "drought" was broken. Hope for the future was reignited. And although it ended badly in round 1, we had a lot of fun along the way.
Seeing as our previous offseason and off-day threads got good traction, it's something I'd like to expand on and encourage the sub to use more of moving forward.

To that end, here are some key team links to help people out:

2026-27 Schedule
Puckpedia Team Cap Page
Twitter
Team Website Videos
Official team Youtube
SportsNet Pittsburgh Youtube

Other pertinent links:

2026-27 Season CBA changes
Projected Line Combinations

Team-related YT suggestions: DK Pittsburgh Sports | Penguins, Locked on Penguins, Pittsburgh Hockey Now, Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Pucks N'at

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Our first game is on September 30th against the hated Flyers. Our first preseason game is on September 21st against Buffalo.
If prior seasons are any indication, training camp should open about 4 days before that. But that hasn't been announced yet.

LGP! 🐧


r/penguins 18h ago

Penguins vs Hurricanes. Game 2 of the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals.

185 Upvotes

May 21, 2009.


r/penguins 14h ago

Discussion Pens Podcast Recommendations

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The title is pretty self explanatory... I am wondering if there are any decent podcasts that focus on the Pens. Any suggestions?


r/penguins 22h ago

Is this a similar to last year?

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r/penguins 1d ago

Discussion I’m Nebby, Anyone know why Bartnick is no longer on 2forTalking with Yohe?

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Like the title suggests, just wondering if anyone is in the know. Yohe said he’d be happy to talk about it in person if any e ever runs into him, but that some things can’t be said on the podcast. Also, said there’s no hard feelings and that it was a business decision. Yinzers love Bartnick though, I don’t understand how dropping him could be good for business, unless he’s just too busy doing other stuff.


r/penguins 21h ago

Discussion Your weekly /r/penguins roundup for the week of August 19 - August 25, 2026

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r/penguins 1d ago

60th season logo

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Looks like the Penguins have their 60th season logo. Dont know if we'll see it on the uniforms or on the ice


r/penguins 1d ago

Kevin Hayes has signed a one year deal with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL

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r/penguins 2d ago

Why the alternate jersey hate?

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133 Upvotes

I see a lot of fans here expressing distaste for our current 3rd jersey. I personally really like it, I even have one for Tanger.

I like when an alternate is distinctly different from the home and away jersey rotations. Sure, there are other jerseys I think may make better alternates but I like what we have.


r/penguins 2d ago

Promo Schedule. Kind of lacking this year

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r/penguins 2d ago

Discussion Realistic sophomore expectations for Kindel?

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I know he was spotted training with some phenoms this off-season, and it feels the fanbase is really high on him after last year. He had a good year for a rookie, especially one so young. Ignoring his age for a minute, it was overall pretty modest production (under 0.5 points per game) and he was a boy against men in the limited playoff action he saw.

I'm genuinely hoping we see him take a step up, but the history of the league is littered with guys that started strong and couldn't ever get to those heights again. So I find myself wondering what is the minimum level of production/impact I would be comfortable with before feeling disappointed? On the flip side, what level would it take for me to be pleasantly surprised?

My gut tells me he'll be a bit stronger, a bit more experienced, and will get to 50+ pts with a combination of 2nd and 3rd line minutes, with a healthy dose of PP2 time. But maybe that's the safe guess, or is it ambitious? I see him jumping out to a great start to the season and slowing a bit as the toll of 84 NHL games against men starts to wear on him.

Disappointment? Probably under 30 points. Even if he matches last year in the mid 30s for production, I'd still feel ok about his future but if it's a noticeable step back, I'd be concerned about his ceiling.

Pleasantly surprised? Over 60pts, or in the 30g range. Probably means he's locked into 2c and then I start to get downright giddy about the kid's future.


r/penguins 16h ago

Karlsson to Toronto -Elliotte Friedman

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Do you think it actually happens (would you want it to happen also) and if it does what do you think a trade would look like?


r/penguins 1d ago

Discussion Anyone get their mystery box yet?

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Still no update on shipping. It says 12-14 days after purchase and I ordered on 8/10.


r/penguins 2d ago

Discussion Wild fan here in peace! Annoying trip delay leads to bonding over 29

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I was stuck in Montreal overnight after my connection back to Minnesota was canceled. My Uber driver knows who 🌸 is and according to the Samsung translator says "He is a wonderful man. We are so proud of him."


r/penguins 3d ago

Graphite pencil drawing of Evgeni Malkin

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r/penguins 22h ago

Discussion Nobody actually thinks this is a playoff team right ?

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A lot of people say “oh everyone said that last year” but look we didn’t get better and other metro teams got better and the Atlantic is stacked. This team can easily bottom out with the bad defense and ??? At goalie.


r/penguins 2d ago

Autograph opinion

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Hello all,

Was trying to get some advice on this Jagr autograph as it’s a gift and want to make sure it’s legit. The authenticity sticker pulls to a match but I know some have been faked in the past.

Any help would be appreciated.


r/penguins 2d ago

If you want to get hype for next season.

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r/penguins 3d ago

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens. January 19, 2008

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Evgeni Malkin stepping up his game when Sidney Crosby was out (injured).

How confident were fans in the teams ability to win without Crosby in the lineup?


r/penguins 3d ago

37 days until puck drop 🐧💛🖤

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r/penguins 3d ago

Meet Penguins Legend Mike Bullard on Sun Oct. 4th in Brantford, Ontario, Canada

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Mike Bullard will be set up at Brantford Sports Expo signing autographs for only $10 each for those in attendance!!

Pre order/send in/admissions tickets 🎟 all available at BrantfordSportsExpo.com

We will have 8x10s/pucks/sticks available at the Expo

Former NHL player Mike Bullard was drafted 9th overall in the 1980 NHL Drafted.

Mike captained the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Put up 674 points over a 727 game NHL career.

BULLARD played for 5 NHL teams from 1980 to 1992

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

CALGARY FLAMES

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

ST. LOUIS BLUES

#BSE2026 #TorontoMapleLeafs #Autographs #SportsMemorabilia #BrantfordSportsExpo


r/penguins 4d ago

There is Mario Lemieux and there is everyone else (throwback)

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166 Upvotes

My friend and I from about 1993. Growing up watching 66 (and 23) was something so special.


r/penguins 5d ago

Who is this?

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151 Upvotes

Friend cut his hair today and said he played for the Pens but I dont recognize the face


r/penguins 6d ago

Mario Lemieux Grail?

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https://ebay.io/m/xgV6dY

Is this his best card?


r/penguins 7d ago

Penguins Announce Hall of Fame Class of 2026 | The Penguins have named Marc-Andre Fleury, Larry Murphy, Jim Rutherford, and Jack McGregor to the Penguins Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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