Penguins Eye Roster Shifts Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
With both players entering contract years, Pittsburgh is weighing moves that could reshape its forward lines before the next NHL campaign.
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With both players entering contract years, Pittsburgh is weighing moves that could reshape its forward lines before the next NHL campaign.

The NHL 27 cover athlete reflects on his rising profile while the article revisits key off‑season moves, front‑office appointments, and the outlook for several teams.

The New Jersey Devils have secured forward Anthony Mantha on a two‑year, $9.5 million contract after his career‑high 64‑point season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Anthony Mantha to a two‑year, $4.75 million‑per‑year contract, hoping his proven scoring touch will revitalize a roster eager for a playoff push.

Veteran forward Anthony Mantha has agreed to a two-year, $4.75 million-per-year contract with the New Jersey Devils, a move that preserves his place in the Metropolitan Division and bolsters the team’s offense against the New York Islanders.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring a low‑cost, one‑year deal with veteran defenseman Mike Reilly to shore up blue‑line depth after losing Ryan Shea and trading Parker Wotherspoon.

The New York Islanders will host the New Jersey Devils on October 3, 2026, in a game that could serve as the team’s season opener, as the league prepares to unveil the full schedule on Thursday.

The former Pittsburgh Penguins forward has inked a two‑year, $9.5 million contract with the New Jersey Devils, bringing a career‑high season to a new team.

The New Jersey Devils have agreed to a two‑year, $9.5 million contract with veteran forward Anthony Mantha, who arrives after a career‑high 33‑goal season in Pittsburgh.

Anthony Mantha's two‑year, $9.5 million contract with the Devils marks a pivotal moment for both the player and the Detroit Red Wings, whose general manager Steve Yzerman stepped down on the same day.

New Jersey has signed forward Anthony Mantha to a two‑year, $9.5 million contract, aiming to add depth and scoring punch to a team that finished near the bottom in offensive output last season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins' latest prospect rankings reveal a mix of breakout performers, developmental hurdles, and strategic decisions that will influence the club's next wave of talent.

The NHL franchise announced the hiring of Brandon Pridham, a veteran of the League’s central scouting and registry divisions, to lead key operational functions.

Despite falling short on major upgrades, the Philadelphia Flyers still have several free agents who could bolster their lineup, from scoring wingers to defensive depth.

The New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals each navigate distinct rebuilding paths as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired Brandon Pridham to lead key operational functions, bringing a trusted lieutenant of president Kyle Dubas back into the organization after a stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

From the arenas of Washington to the ice of Pittsburgh, Oleksy’s story intertwines personal milestones with the legacies of Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.

The Detroit Red Wings have opened a leadership vacuum after Steve Yzerman stepped down, prompting a search that includes former executive Ryan Martin and other AHL general managers.

As the Lightning gear up for their 2026‑27 campaign, the number 67 resurfaces as a marker of journeys past and futures yet to unfold.

Marcus Pettersson’s move to the New York Rangers brings him back under the tutelage of coach Mike Sullivan, a partnership that could reshape the team’s defensive outlook.

The Athletic's Scott Wheeler has placed Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Sergei Murashov at No. 8 among NHL goalie prospects, highlighting his 2.20 goals‑against average and four shutouts in the AHL.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring a trade for Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright, a move that could bring a promising young center into a lineup anchored by hockey legends.

The latest wave of moves sees Steve Yzerman step down in Detroit, major contracts inked in Winnipeg and Philadelphia, and the Penguins’ prospect rankings spark debate, all while the schedule’s opening games loom.

The Buffalo Sabres are exploring trade and free‑agency options to replace the 44 goals lost with Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram, eyeing veteran Michael Bunting as a cost‑effective fit.