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Pittsburgh Penguins begin training camp with key positional battles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:13 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins begin training camp with key positional battles

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins open their 2026 training camp on September 17, with lingering questions about their defensive lineup and goaltending situation. The defense faces scrutiny due to a lack of left-shot defenders and the absence of key players from last season. Young prospects like Harrison Brunicke and newcomers, such as Anthony Mantha, will be under evaluation for roster spots. Competing goaltenders Joel Blomqvist and Sergei Murashov will also vie for a place on the opening night roster. These developments will set the tone as the Penguins prepare for the upcoming season amidst heightened expectations.

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By the Numbers

•Pittsburgh Penguins start training camp on September 17.
•Defense remains a question mark due to player departures.
•Young players like Brunicke are crucial for roster selection.
•Newcomers include Anthony Mantha and Andrei Kuzmenko.
•Goaltending battle between Blomqvist and Murashov is underway.

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6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Top storylines to track at Penguins 2026 training camp

What they're saying

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The Penguins kick off training camp tomorrow, and it’s pretty wild how they have many of the same questions as last year – albeit in slightly different circumstances. Let’s see how much the more things have changed that they’ve also remained the same. How does the defense sort out? To put it charitably, there’s a […]
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