Penguins sign defenseman Tomas Galvas to entry-level contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Tomas Galvas to a three-year entry-level contract on July 10, 2026. Galvas, selected 54th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, was previously overlooked in two draft years before being picked. At Development Camp, he performed well, ranking fifth in points and leading defensemen in goals and assists on his team. The signing marks a significant step for Galvas as he begins his professional career in the NHL.
- •Tomas Galvas was drafted by the Penguins at the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •He was passed over in two previous drafts.
- •Galvas led his team's defensemen in goals and assists.
- •He participated in the Penguins' Development Camp recently.
- •The contract is for three years, starting this season.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins sign second-rounder Tomas Galvas
"In two prior NHL drafts, all 32 teams passed on Czech defenseman
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