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Penguins prepare for 2026 NHL training camp roster predictions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Penguins prepare for 2026 NHL training camp roster predictions

Summary

Players for the Pittsburgh Penguins are arriving in Pittsburgh to prepare for NHL training camp, set to begin in mid-September, leading up to the regular season opener on September 30. As injuries are already affecting the roster, key players like Rutger McGroarty, Bryan Rust, and Kevin Hayes are noted to be sidelined. Predictions about the final roster suggest strong competition among forwards and defensemen, with specific lines and pairings still uncertain as preseason approaches. Goalkeeper Arturs Silovs is anticipated to start in the season opener based on prior performance against the Flyers.

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By the Numbers

•Training camp begins in mid-September, leading to a September 30 opener.
•Rutger McGroarty, Bryan Rust, and Kevin Hayes are recovering from injuries.
•Predictions indicate competition for forward and defenseman spots.
•Arturs Silovs is favored to be the opening night starter in goal.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pre-camp 2026 Penguins’ roster prediction

What they're saying

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Now that the summer Top 25 Under 25 series has wrapped up today, and with it (almost) the month of August, let’s turn attention to next season. Players on the Penguins are trickling into town and starting to workout in Pittsburgh to prepare for NHL training camp that will begin in mid-ish September. Opening night […]
— Yahoo Sports

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