Pittsburgh Penguins extend Ville Koivunen's contract by eight years, $32 million
Russian Machine Never Breaks • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million contract extension on August 7, 2026. This decision came as a surprise given Koivunen's prior performance, with only 14 career points thus far. The Penguins aim to secure their roster and add depth as they prepare for the upcoming season. The announcement emphasizes Koivunen's potential for growth within the team framework.
- •Ville Koivunen re-signed for eight years at $32 million.
- •Koivunen has recorded just 14 career points.
- •The deal was announced on August 7, 2026.
- •The Penguins seek to strengthen their roster ahead of the season.
- 12:00 AMRussian Machine Never Breaks — Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward with just 14 career points to an 8-year, $32 million contract extension - RMNB
"The Pittsburgh Penguins made a very surprising move on Thursday. The club announced that they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville…
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