Penguins sign Hendrix Lapierre to two-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract on July 3, 2026. The deal has an average annual value of $1.3 million and extends through the 2027-28 season. Lapierre, 24, previously played for the Washington Capitals, appearing in 74 games last season and totaling 16 points. The Penguins acquired him in a trade for third and fifth round picks. Lapierre has previously won two Calder Cups and was named Playoffs MVP in 2024.
- •Lapierre inked a two-year contract with an AAV of $1.3 million.
- •He registered four goals and 16 points last season with the Capitals.
- •The Penguins traded picks to acquire Lapierre from Washington.
- •He was the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
- •Lapierre has won two Calder Cups and was a Playoffs MVP.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins sign Hendrix Lapierre for two years
"The Penguins reached an agreement with one of their restricted free agents on Friday getting Hendrix Lapierre to ink a two-year contract with an AAV of $1.3 million. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager […]
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