Penguins sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year, $32M contract
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
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.
- •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
- 5:22 PMESPN NHL — Pens sign Koivunen to 8-year deal worth $32M
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins make big commitment to Koivunen
"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.
"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.
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External links- ESPN NHLAug 6, 2026, 5:22 PMPens sign Koivunen to 8-year deal worth $32M
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 4:28 PMPenguins make big commitment to Koivunen
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.
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