Pittsburgh Penguins open training camp with key players under pressure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins begin training camp today, prompting scrutiny on several players, particularly Ville Koivunen, who signed an eight-year contract despite limited NHL experience. The roster's success hinges on the performance of young goalies Sergei Murashov and Arturs Silovs, both of whom have yet to prove consistent at the NHL level. Training camp will also highlight younger players like Egor Chinakhov and Nicholas Robertson, whose performances may influence the team’s composition moving forward. The camp aims to solidify the Penguins' goalkeeping situation as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Ville Koivunen arrives at camp under pressure to perform.
- •Penguins rely on young goalies Sergei Murashov and Arturs Silovs.
- •Egor Chinakhov and Nicholas Robertson could impact team decisions.
- •Training camp started today in Pittsburgh.
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