The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Jim Rutherford took his place in the team Hall of Fame. TribLIVE.com described 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 sent a prospect to Anaheim. Additionally, The Hockey News stated that a former Pittsburgh forward remains one of the best available NHL free agents left on the open market.