Penguins secure deals for RFAs, maintain strong salary cap flexibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed restricted free agents Egor Chinakhov, Arturs Silovs, Hendrix Lapierre, David Gustafsson, and Joel Blomqvist to new short-term contracts. Their current salary cap situation remains favorable, with over $16.9 million in space for this season, which may be affected by Nicholas Robertson's arbitration. Looking ahead, the Penguins hold just $42 million in commitments for next season, significantly lower than other NHL teams, leaving them with ample cap space of over $70 million for future signings. Their proactive approach positions them well for potential acquisitions in the coming years.
- •Penguins signed five RFAs to bridge contracts over the weekend.
- •They maintain over $16.9 million in cap space for the current season.
- •Only 12 players are under contract for next season at $42 million in cap hits.
- •The team has $70 million in cap space available for future roster moves.
- •Penguins have less long-term cap commitment than any NHL team.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins long-term salary cap situation remains a nearly clean slate
"The Pittsburgh Penguins have more long-term salary cap flexibility than any other team in the NHL right now.
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