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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

Penguins secure deals for RFAs, maintain strong salary cap flexibility
Summary

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.

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Key Details
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins long-term salary cap situation remains a nearly clean slate
What they're saying
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have more long-term salary cap flexibility than any other team in the NHL right now.

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