1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their ninth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division, as they had in 1974–75. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche, who set new club records in goals scored in a season and points in a season, Jean Pronovost and Syl Apps, Jr. the Penguins powerful offense scored a meagre three goals in three games against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the preliminary round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, ending their season.
Regular season
Division standings
Schedule and results
Playoffs
The Penguins' made the playoffs for the fourth time in their history, losing in the preliminary round to Toronto.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
- Jean Pronovost became the first player to score 200 goals for the Penguins. He did so in a 4–5 loss to Montreal on November 13.
- Jean Pronovost became the first player to score 400 points for the Penguins. He did so in a 5–2 win over Detroit on November 26.
- Jean Pronovost became the first person to score 50 goals in a season for the Penguins. He did so in a 5–5 tie with Boston on March 24.
- Pierre Larouche became the first person to score 100 points in a season for the Penguins. He did so in a 5–5 tie with Boston on March 24.
- Pierre Larouche established a new franchise record for goals in a season with 53, besting the previous high of 52 held by Jean Pronovost.
- Pierre Larouche established a new franchise record for points in a season with 111, besting the previous high of 86 held by Ron Schock.
- Syl Apps, Jr. established a new franchise record for assists in a season with 67, besting the previous high of 63 held by Ron Schock.
- Ron Stackhouse established a new franchise record for assists and points by a defenseman in a season. He topped the previous highs of 45 assists 60 points both held by himself.
- Ron Stackhouse established a new franchise record for points by a defenseman with 150, besting the previous high of 104 held by Duane Rupp.
Transactions
Trades
| November 26, 1975 | To Washington Capitals ---- Bob Paradise | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- 1976 2nd round pick |
| December 16, 1975 | To Washington Capitals ---- Harvey Bennett Jr. | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Stan Gilbertson |
| January 9, 1976 | To Kansas City Scouts ---- Chuck Arnason Steve Durbano 1976 1st round pick | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Ed Gilbert Simon Nolet 1976 1st round pick |
| March 8, 1976 | To Philadelphia Flyers ---- Gary Inness 1977 9th round pick 1977 eleventh round pick 1977 tenth round pick 1977 twelfth round pick future considerations | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Bobby Taylor Ed Van Impe |
Additions and subtractions
Awards and honors
Roster
Draft picks
The 1975 NHL Amateur Draft was held in Montreal, Quebec.| Round | # | Player | Pos | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
| 1 | 13 | Gordon Laxton | Goaltender | Canada | New Westminster Bruins |
| 2 | 31 | Russell Anderson | Defense | United States | U. of Minnesota |
| 3 | 49 | Paul Baxter | Defense | Canada | Cleveland Crusaders |
| 4 | 67 | Stu Younger | Left Wing | Canada | Michigan Tech |
| 5 | 85 | Kimbel Clackson | Defense | Canada | Victoria Cougars |
| 6 | 103 | Peter Morris | Forward | Canada | Victoria Cougars |
| 7 | 121 | Mike Will | Forward | Canada | Edmonton Oil Kings |
| 8 | 139 | Tapio Levo | Defense | Finland | |
| 9 | 155 | Byron Shutt | Left Wing | Canada | Bowling Green State University |
| 10 | 170 | Frank Salive | Goaltender | Canada | Peterborough Petes |
| 11 | 185 | John Glynne | Defense | United States | U. of Vermont |
| 12 | 196 | Alexander Hudson | Defense | Canada | U. of Denver |
| 13 | 202 | Dan Tsubouchi | Right Wing | Canada | St. Louis University |
| 14 | 206 | Bronisla Stankovsky | Forward | United States | Fargo-Moorhead Sugar Kings |
| 16 | 217 | Kelly Secord | Forward | Canada | New Westminster Bruins |