Editing Pittsburgh Penguins (section)

====Dubas era and decline (2023–present)====
On June 1, 2023, [[Kyle Dubas]] was named the team's new president of hockey operations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penguins hire Dubas as president of hockey operations |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kyle-dubas-hired-as-pittsburgh-president-of-hockey-ops/c-344675524 |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=NHL.com}}</ref> On August 6, the Penguins traded for [[Norris Trophy]]-winning defenseman [[Erik Karlsson]] in a three-team deal also involving the [[Montreal Canadiens]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Satriano |first1=David |title=Karlsson goes to Penguins in 3-team trade with Sharks, Canadiens |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/erik-karlsson-traded-to-pittsburgh-in-3-team-trade/c-345528364 |website=NHL.com |access-date=August 6, 2023 |date=August 6, 2023}}</ref> On February 18, 2024, the Penguins retired the no. 68 of franchise legend Jaromir Jagr in a pregame celebration, with Jagr becoming just the third Penguin to receive the honor. Prior to the NHL trade deadline, the Penguins parted ways with longtime and fan favorite forward [[Jake Guentzel]], trading him to the [[Carolina Hurricanes]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Canes Acquire Guentzel, Smith From Penguins |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-acquire-guentzel-smith-from-penguins |website=NHL.com |date=March 7, 2024 |access-date=March 7, 2024}}</ref> Despite the trades, and a late season playoff push, the Penguins were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive year on the penultimate night of the season When the [[Detroit Red Wings]] defeated the [[Montreal Canadiens]] in overtime while the Capitals defeated the [[Philadelphia Flyers]], clinching the final spot as the second wild card.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Guise |first1=Michael |title=Pittsburgh Penguins to miss Stanley Cup Playoffs for second time in 2 years |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-penguins-playoff-chances-stanley-cup-playoffs-updates/ |website=CBS News (KDKA) |access-date=April 16, 2024 |date=April 16, 2024}}</ref>

On September 16, 2024, Sidney Crosby signed a two-year $17.4 million extension to remain with the Penguins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-re-sign-sidney-crosby-to-a-two-year-contract-extension |title=Penguins Re-Sign Sidney Crosby to a Two-Year Contract Extension |access-date=May 15, 2025 |website=NHL.com |publisher=Pittsburgh Penguins |date=September 16, 2024}}</ref> The [[2024–25 NHL season|2024–25 season]] was marked with many milestones by the Penguins' longtime dynastic duo. On October 10, Malkin recorded his 800th career assist on a goal by [[Erik Karlsson]] in a 6–3 win over the [[Detroit Red Wings]], becoming the 34th player in league history to reach the mark.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rossi |first1=Rob |title=Penguins' Evgeni Malkin records 800th assist, becomes 34th player in NHL history to reach feat |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5835637/2024/10/10/evgeni-malkin-penguins-800-assists/ |website=The New York Times |access-date=May 18, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225180941/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5835637/2024/10/10/evgeni-malkin-penguins-800-assists/ |archive-date=December 25, 2024 |date=October 10, 2024}}</ref> Two days later, Malkin recorded his 1,300th NHL point with an assist on a goal by [[Rickard Rakell]], becoming the 37th player in league history to reach the mark.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Damp |first1=Patrick |title=Evgeni Malkin hits career milestone in second straight game, records 1,300th career point |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/evgeni-malkin-1300-career-points/ |website=CBS News |access-date=May 18, 2025 |date=October 13, 2024}}</ref> On October 16, Malkin scored his 500th career goal in a 6–5 overtime win over the [[Buffalo Sabres]], to become the 48th player in league history to reach the mark and 24th player to do so with one franchise.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vensel |first1=Matt |title=Evgeni Malkin scores 500th goal, the 3rd Penguins player to hit the milestone |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2024/10/16/evgeni-malkin-500-goals/stories/202410160082 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |access-date=May 18, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250518083335/https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2024/10/16/evgeni-malkin-500-goals/stories/202410160082 |archive-date=May 18, 2025 |date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> On November 23, Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal against the [[Utah Hockey Club]], becoming the 21st player in league history and second player in Penguins history to achieve the feat.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Guise |first1=Michael |title=Penguins' Sidney Crosby scores 600th career goal |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/sidney-crosby-600-career-goals-pittsburgh-penguins/ |website=CBS News |access-date=May 18, 2025 |date=November 23, 2024}}</ref> On April 6, 2025, the Penguins were eliminated from playoff contention for the third consecutive season following a 3–1 loss to the [[Chicago Blackhawks]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Crosby |first1=Wes |title=Penguins miss playoffs, goaltending, lack of depth among reasons |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/why-pittsburgh-penguins-are-eliminated-from-2024-2025-postseason-race |website=NHL.com |access-date=May 18, 2025 |date=April 7, 2025}}</ref> This was the Penguins' first season finishing with a losing record since the [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06 season]].{{citation needed|date=May 2025}} On April 28, head coach Sullivan and the Penguins agreed to mutual contract termination.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Crosby |first1=Wes |title=Sullivan out as Penguins coach after 10 seasons, no replacement named |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/mike-sullivan-out-as-pittsburgh-coach-agreed-to-part-ways-with-team |website=NHL.com |access-date=May 18, 2025 |date=April 28, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Chris |last2=Yohe |first2=Josh |title=Penguins, 10-year coach Mike Sullivan mutually agree to part ways: What's next? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6317549/2025/04/28/mike-sullivan-part-ways-penguins-nhl/ |website=The New York Times |access-date=May 18, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250428133640/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6317549/2025/04/28/mike-sullivan-part-ways-penguins-nhl/ |archive-date=April 28, 2025 |date=April 28, 2025}}</ref>