Puck Drop Preview: 2026-2027 Pittsburgh Penguins
Last Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for 2026-27! As the season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s outlook. We'll do our best to analyze how things will go for each team throughout the year. Today, we're previewing the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins. The 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins The 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins are in …
The 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in an uncertain position following a summer of trade talks that ultimately fizzled. The team, which rebounded from three straight playoff misses with a 41-25-16 record in 2025-26, now faces a key offseason to rebuild. The Penguins have bolstered their roster with additions like Yegor Chinakhov, Evgeni Malkin, and Benjamin Kindel, while losing Anthony Mantha and Parker Wotherspoon.
The goaltending position remains a significant question mark, with veteran Stuart Skinner and rookie Sergei Murashov vying for the starting roles. The top line of Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, and Rickard Rakell is expected to stay intact, while the second line's future relies heavily on the performance of Egor Chinakhov and Tommy Novak.
The bottom six, however, is expected to see considerable movement as young forwards like Nick Robertson and Ben Kindel vie for spots.
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