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Team cap sheet · 2026-27 · Metropolitan · Eastern Conference
Pittsburgh Penguins$7.30M effective space
$96.70M committed against a $104.00M ceiling.
Cap data as of Oct 21, 2026, 2:03 AM ETStaleHow we source this
Cap picturewhere the money sits
$96.70M committed$104.00M ceiling
Forwards: $55.74M
Defense: $38.23M
Goalies: $3.74M
$093.0%
Forwards$55.74M53.6%
Defense$38.23M36.8%
Goalies$3.74M3.6%
- Cap ceilingUpper limit for 2026-27
- $104.00M
- Cap floorLower limit
- $76.90M
- Committed93.0% of ceiling · cap hits plus dead money
- $96.70M
- Effective spaceWhat can be added today
- $7.30M
- Roster · contractsActive roster of 23 · SPC limit of 50
- 23/23 · 47/50
- Pending12 UFA · 8 RFA · $52.50M coming off · 1 re-signed
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Cap Outlook
Expiring 2026-27
12 UFA$42.98M8 RFA$9.52M· 1 re-signed, listed below
$52.50M coming off booksComing on Books$4.65M incoming
Net Change+$47.85M($52.50M off − $4.65M on)
Active roster23 players · $97.70M
Forwards (15)
$55.74M| Player | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap% | Clause | Acq. | '26 | '27 | '28 | '29 | '30 | '31 | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UFA· 2026-27 | C | 39 | $8.70M | 8.4% | NMC | — | UFA | ||||||
UFA· 2028-29 | LW | 25 | $6.25M | 6.0% | M-NTC | — | $6.25M | $6.25M | UFA | ||||
UFA· 2026-27 | C | 40 | $5.50M | 5.3% | M-NTC | — | UFA | ||||||
UFA· 2027-28 | RW | 34 | $5.13M | 4.9% | NMC | — | $5.13M | UFA | |||||
UFA· 2026-27 | LW | 30 | $5.00M | 4.8% | M-NTC | — | UFA | ||||||
UFA· 2027-28 | RW | 33 | $5.00M | 4.8% | M-NTC | — | $5.00M | UFA | |||||
UFA· 2033-34 | LW | 23 | $4.00M | 3.8% | — | — | $4.00M | $4.00M | $4.00M | $4.00M | $4.00M | $4.00M | |
UFA· 2026-27 | C | 29 | $3.50M | 3.4% | — | — | UFA | $4.65M | $4.65M | UFA | |||
RFA· 2027-28 | LW | 25 | $3.25M | 3.1% | — | — | $3.25M | RFA | |||||
UFA· 2028-29 | C | 29 | $2.25M | 2.2% | — | — | $2.25M | $2.25M | UFA | ||||
UFA· 2027-28 | C | 27 | $2.25M | 2.2% | — | — | $2.25M | UFA | |||||
UFA· 2026-27 | RW | 28 | $1.50M | 1.4% | — | — | UFA | ||||||
RFA· 2027-28 | C | 24 | $1.30M | 1.3% | — | — | $1.30M | RFA | |||||
RFA· 2026-27 | LW | 25 | $1.13M | 1.1% | — | — | RFA | ||||||
RFA· 2027-28 | C | 19 | $986K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $986K | RFA |
Defense (9)
$38.23M| Player | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap% | Clause | Acq. | '26 | '27 | '28 | '29 | '30 | '31 | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UFA· 2026-27 | RD | 36 | $11.50M | 11.1% | NMC | — | UFA | ||||||
UFA· 2027-28 | RD | 39 | $6.10M | 5.9% | NMC | — | $6.10M | UFA | |||||
UFA· 2026-27 | LD | 28 | $5.00M | 4.8% | M-NTC | — | UFA | ||||||
UFA· 2028-29 | LD | 31 | $4.50M | 4.3% | M-NTC | — | $4.50M | $4.50M | UFA | ||||
UFA· 2027-28 | RD | 35 | $4.00M | 3.8% | — | — | $4.00M | UFA | |||||
UFA· 2029-30 | RD | 25 | $3.25M | 3.1% | — | — | $3.25M | $3.25M | $3.25M | UFA | |||
UFA· 2026-27 | LD | 26 | $1.52M | 1.5% | — | — | UFA | ||||||
UFA· 2027-28 | LD | 26 | $1.50M | 1.4% | — | — | $1.50M | UFA | |||||
UFA· 2026-27 | LD | 26 | $850K | 0.8% | — | — | UFA |
Goaltenders (2)
$3.74M| Player | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap% | Clause | Acq. | '26 | '27 | '28 | '29 | '30 | '31 | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RFA· 2026-27 | G | 25 | $2.80M | 2.7% | — | — | RFA | ||||||
RFA· 2026-27 | G | 22 | $936K | 0.9% | ELC | — | RFA |
Retaining Salary
Parker Wotherspoon(50% → Vegas Golden Knights)
$500KReceiving Retained Salary
Erik Karlsson(13.04% retained by San Jose Sharks)
-$1.50MForwards (11)$10.34M
Bill ZonnonAHL RFA· 2028-29 | LW | 20 | $1.07M | 1.0% | ELC | — | $1.07M | $1.07M | RFA | ||||
RFA· 2028-29 | — | 20 | $995K | 1.0% | ELC | — | $995K | $995K | RFA | ||||
RFA· 2028-29 | RW | 20 | $965K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $965K | $965K | RFA | ||||
RFA· 2027-28 | LW | 21 | $952K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $952K | RFA | |||||
RFA· 2026-27 | LW | 22 | $950K | 0.9% | ELC | — | RFA | ||||||
Tristan BrozAHL RFA· 2026-27 | C | 24 | $943K | 0.9% | ELC | — | RFA | ||||||
RFA· 2027-28 | — | 23 | $930K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $930K | RFA | |||||
Tanner HoweAHL RFA· 2028-29 | LW | 21 | $929K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $929K | $929K | RFA | ||||
Avery HayesAHL RFA· 2026-27 | C | 24 | $905K | 0.9% | ELC | — | RFA | ||||||
UFA· 2026-27 | C | 26 | $850K | 0.8% | — | — | UFA | ||||||
UFA· 2026-27 | LW | 26 | $850K | 0.8% | — | — | UFA |
Defense (9)$8.40M
Tomas GalvasAHL RFA· 2028-29 | D | 20 | $1.01M | 1.0% | ELC | — | $1.01M | $1.01M | RFA | ||||
RFA· 2026-27 | LD | 22 | $975K | 0.9% | ELC | — | RFA | ||||||
RFA· 2027-28 | D | 22 | $960K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $960K | RFA | |||||
RFA· 2028-29 | D | 19 | $958K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $958K | $958K | RFA | ||||
Finn HardingAHL RFA· 2027-28 | D | 21 | $955K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $955K | RFA | |||||
RFA· 2028-29 | RD | 20 | $929K | 0.9% | ELC | — | $929K | $929K | RFA | ||||
RFA· 2026-27 | D | 22 | $887K | 0.9% | ELC | — | RFA | ||||||
Ryan JohnsonAHL RFA· 2027-28 | LD | 25 | $875K | 0.8% | — | — | $875K | RFA | |||||
Philip KempAHL UFA· 2026-27 | D | 27 | $850K | 0.8% | — | — | UFA |
Goaltenders (2)$1.73M
RFA· 2027-28 | G | 24 | $875K | 0.8% | — | — | $875K | RFA | |||||
UFA· 2026-27 | G | 25 | $850K | 0.8% | — | — | UFA |
| Name | Pos | Age | Draft Info | Drafted By | Sign By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Horcoff | C | — | 2025 R1 #24 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Charlton Trethewey | D | — | 2025 R3 #73 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Brady Peddle | LD | — | 2025 R3 #91 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Travis Hayes | RW | — | 2025 R4 #105 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Ryan Miller | C | — | 2025 R5 #130 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Quinn Beauchesne | D | — | 2025 R5 #148 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Jordan Charron | RW | — | 2025 R5 #154 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Carter Sanderson | LW | — | 2025 R6 #169 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Kale Dach | C | — | 2025 R7 #201 | PIT | Jun 15, 2029 |
| Joona Vaisanen | D | — | 2024 R6 #175 | PIT | Jun 15, 2028 |
| Mac Swanson | C | — | 2024 R7 #207 | PIT | Jun 15, 2028 |
| Cooper Foster | C | — | 2023 R6 #174 | PIT | Jun 15, 2027 |
| Emil Jarventie | LW | — | 2023 R7 #217 | PIT | Jun 15, 2027 |
| Kalle Kangas | LD | — | 2023 R7 #223 | PIT | Jun 15, 2027 |
Latest news
See all →- SigningReportedJul 1, 2026
Penguins sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to 2-year deal
The Penguins added defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk on a two-year contract with a $4 million average annual value. The signing addresses Pittsburgh's blue-line depth as the team builds around its core forwards.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
9 hours agovia ESPN NHL - SigningReportedJul 3, 2026
Penguins sign Lapierre to 2-year deal
Pittsburgh signed forward Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $1.3 million. The deal adds depth to the Penguins' forward group at a modest cap hit.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
9 hours agovia ESPN NHL - SigningReportedMay 27, 2026
Penguins sign Malkin to one-year deal for 2026-27 season
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran center Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. The deal comes as Malkin re-signs with the club following his UFA status, maintaining continuity up front for the Penguins.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
9 hours agovia NHL.com - League News - InjuryReportedLower bodyOct 22, 2026
Penguins' Bryan Rust out with lower-body injury, re-evaluation in six weeks
Bryan RustPITPittsburgh forward Bryan Rust has been injured with a lower-body issue, per NHL.com, and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. The update came in NHL.com's league news coverage.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Yesterdayvia NHL.com - League News - CallupReportedAHLOct 22, 2026
Penguins recall Pietila from WBS
The Penguins recalled forward Chase Pietila from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL on Thursday, per NHL.com. He is listed as a scratch for Pittsburgh's game against the Panthers.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Yesterdayvia NHL.com - League News