The Pittsburgh Penguins confirmed their Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Jim Rutherford was inducted in the team Hall of Fame. TribLIVE.com called Jim Rutherford a gunslinger taking his place in the Penguins Hall of Fame. Media reports from Yahoo Sports and PensBurgh listed possible future entrants for upcoming classes.
On the roster front, the Penguins moved a prospect to Anaheim. Additionally, The Hockey News stated that a former Pittsburgh forward is still one of the leading available NHL free agents left on the open market.