What happened: Pittsburgh kept its offseason golf theme going Monday, declaring its golf game "ranked." That followed another recent tee-off tease as the club continued to lean on golf content before hockey returns.

Why it matters: The Penguins are still in the NHL offseason, so fan-facing promotions and personality beats are filling the calendar ahead of the 2026-27 launch. Pittsburgh's regular-season opener is set for Sept. 29, making the next two weeks a bridge between offseason marketing and on-ice news.

What to watch: Watch for Pittsburgh to turn the golf theme into a broader preseason promotion as the opener nears. The next meaningful hockey date remains Sept. 29.