After making their first postseason appearance last year, the Penguins failed to reach the playoffs.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Penguins.
Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1970–71 season:[5] cash Robin Burns Dave Dryden cash Terry Ball Jean-Guy Lagace Glen Sather Syl Apps Jr.Sheldon Kannegiesser cash Bob Leiter Pittsburgh Penguins' picks at the 1970 NHL entry draft.