The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Jim Rutherford took his place in the team Hall of Fame. TribLIVE.com labeled Jim Rutherford a gunslinger taking his place in the Penguins Hall of Fame. Media reports from Yahoo Sports and PensBurgh outlined likely future entrants for upcoming classes.
On the roster front, the Penguins moved a prospect to Anaheim. Additionally, The Hockey News reported that a former Pittsburgh forward stays one of the leading available NHL free agents remaining on the open market.