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Penguins sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year, $32M contract

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:42 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Penguins sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year, $32M contract

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract valued at $4 million per season. This agreement represents a significant commitment from the Penguins as they build their team for the future. The signing aims to bolster the team's offensive capabilities in the coming years. Koivunen's performance in previous seasons has garnered attention, making this deal a strategic move for the franchise.

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Status Watch

•Pittsburgh Penguins sign Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal
•Contract worth $32 million in total
•Koivunen's annual salary set at $4 million
•Signing aims to enhance Penguins' offense
•Deal signifies Penguins' focus on future team building

Latest Updates

12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Penguins sign 23-year-old forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal
5:22 PMESPN NHL — Pens sign Koivunen to 8-year deal worth $32M
4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins make big commitment to Koivunen
3:40 PMPensBurgh — Penguins re-sign Ville Koivunen to eight (yes eight) year contract - PensBurgh

What they're saying

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing back restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen, and it’s a big number — at least in term. The team announced Thursday it has signed Koivunen to an eight-year deal with an AAV of $4 million.
— Yahoo Sports

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The Pittsburgh Penguins made a significant investment in their future on Thursday, signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract worth $4 million annually.
— ESPN NHL