1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.
Offseason
Regular season
Final standings
Schedule and results
Playoffs
The Penguins failed to make the playoffs, despite making it last year.Player statistics
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Penguins. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
Awards and records
- Ken Schinkel became the first player to record 100 assists with the Penguins. He did so in a 2–5 loss to California on March 17.
- Wally Boyer became the first player in franchise history to have a final plus-minus of at least +10.
Transactions
Trades
| October 2, 1970 | To Montreal Canadiens ---- cash | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Robin Burns |
| October 9, 1970 | To Buffalo Sabres ---- Dave Dryden | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- cash |
| January 24, 1971 | To Buffalo Sabres ---- Terry Ball | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Jean-Guy Lagace |
| January 26, 1971 | To New York Rangers ---- Glen Sather | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Syl Apps Jr. Sheldon Kannegiesser |
| May 1, 1971 | To Boston Bruins ---- cash | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Bob Leiter |
Other
| Player | Date | Details |
| Roy Edwards | June 7, 1971 | Claimed off of waivers from Detroit Red Wings |
| Rod Zaine | June 8, 1971 | Lost in intra-league draft to Buffalo Sabres |
| Al Smith | June 8, 1971 | #2 overall pick in intra-league draft from Detroit Red Wings |
| Jim Rutherford | June 8, 1971 | #3 overall pick in intra-league draft from Detroit Red Wings |
| Dave Burrows | June 8, 1971 | #5 overall pick in intra-league draft from Chicago Blackhawks |
| Rene Robert | June 8, 1971 | #22 overall pick in intra-league draft from Buffalo Sabres |
| Tim Horton | June 8, 1971 | Claimed in intra-league draft from New York Rangers |
Roster
Draft picks
Pittsburgh Penguins' picks at the 1970 NHL Entry Draft.| Round | # | Player | Pos | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
| 1 | 7 | Greg Polis | Left Wing | Estevan Bruins | |
| 2 | 21 | John Stewart | Left Wing | Flin Flon Bombers | |
| 3 | 35 | Larry Bignell | Defenceman | Edmonton Oil Kings | |
| 4 | 49 | Connie Forey | Left Wing | Ottawa 67's | |
| 5 | 63 | Steve Cardwell | Left Wing | Oshawa Generals | |
| 6 | 77 | Bob Fitchner | Center | Brandon Wheat Kings | |
| 7 | 90 | Jim Pearson | Defenceman | St. Catharines Black Hawks | |
| 8 | 102 | Cam Newton | Goaltender | Kitchener Rangers | |
| 9 | 110 | Ron Lemieux | Defenceman | Dauphin Kings |