Penguins extend qualifying offers to six restricted free agents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have extended qualifying offers to key restricted free agents on June 27, 2026. The players include Egor Chinakhov, Arturs Silovs, Ville Koivunen, Alexander Alexeyev, Joel Blomqvist, and Hendrix Lapierre. Chinakhov had a strong season, totaling 21 goals and 42 points. Silovs showed promise in the playoffs, posting a 1.52 goals-against average and a.939 save percentage. The Penguins are looking to secure their RFA lineup, with future negotiations likely to follow for these players.
- •Egor Chinakhov scored 21 goals in the last season.
- •Arturs Silovs excelled with a.939 save percentage in the playoffs.
- •Qualifying offers enable Penguins to retain restricted free agents.
- •Alexander Alexeyev may play overseas this summer.
- •Negotiations for contracts are expected to follow for the selected players.
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Extend Qualifying Offers To Key RFAs
"The Pittsburgh Penguins have extended qualifying offers to their top restricted free agents.
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