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Penguins face goaltending challenge after offseason changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:43 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Penguins face goaltending challenge after offseason changes

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins' offseason changes leave their goaltending situation uncertain for the 2026-27 NHL season. With veteran goalies Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry no longer in the organization, the team turns to a young trio of goalies: Arturs Silovs, Sergei Murashov, and Joel Blomqvist. Despite an exciting youth movement, concerns remain regarding the lack of measurable improvements in defense and recent departures, which complicate the goalies' task. The Penguins ranked 28th in offseason changes according to a recent analysis, suggesting a challenging season ahead unless their new goaltenders can exceed expectations.

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By the Numbers

•Penguins ranked 28th for offseason changes with a net rating of -10.
•Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry no longer with the team.
•Young goalies Arturs Silovs, Sergei Murashov, and Joel Blomqvist will replace them.
•Murashov named AHL's top prospect at goalie last season.
•Defensive changes may not improve past performance concerns.

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1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Replacing veteran goalie inputs will be massive challenge for the Penguins

What they're saying

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In looking at Dom Luszczyszyn’s article about which teams improved the most, the Penguins only ranked 28th for offseason changes with a net rating on that model of -10. A line of the analysis stood out. It just doesn’t do enough to make up for what they’ve lost. I’m worried about their goaltending situation without […]
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