In addition to considering Kings assistant D.J. Smith in their search for a new head coach, the Penguins are also interested in Capitals assistant Mitch Love and former Blues coach Drew Bannister as they look to fill their head coaching job, according to Josh Yohe of The Athletic (article link). It seems clear Washington anticipates Love drawing interest for multiple of the … [Read more...] about Latest On Penguins’ Head Coaching Search
Penguins Are Interested In D.J. Smith For Head Coaching Vacancy
David Pagnotta from The Fourth Period reports that the Pittsburgh Penguins have contacted coach D.J. Smith regarding their head coaching vacancy. Smith, an associate coach with the Los Angeles Kings, has reportedly interviewed for multiple head coaching vacancies around the league.According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, it doesn’t sound like captain Sidney Crosby will have much … [Read more...] about Penguins Are Interested In D.J. Smith For Head Coaching Vacancy
Penguins Unlikely To Retain Mac Hollowell
In his recurring segment analyzing players within the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, Seth Rorabaugh of the Tribune-Review recently looked at defenseman Mac Hollowell of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Hollowell led all WBS defensemen in scoring this year with one goal and 31 points, but injuries limited him to only 56 games. Despite his offensive maturity in the … [Read more...] about Penguins Unlikely To Retain Mac Hollowell
Evgeni Malkin Considering Retirement In 2026
Penguins great Evgeni Malkin squashed any retirement rumors earlier this season, at least as it relates to this summer. With one year left on his contract, though, the tide is shifting toward Malkin ending his NHL career when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2026, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period wrote Monday. If he does end up retiring, at least from the NHL, it … [Read more...] about Evgeni Malkin Considering Retirement In 2026
Filip Lindberg Signs With Assat For Next Season
Penguins RFA goaltender Filip Lindberg has signed a one-year deal with Assat in Finland, per a team release. The 26-year-old spent two seasons in Pittsburgh’s system with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before opting to return home in 2023. This season, Lindberg split time between HFK and Tappara, putting up a 2.43 GAA and a .908 SV% in 26 regular season games. The Penguins will … [Read more...] about Filip Lindberg Signs With Assat For Next Season