Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign three players for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed defenseman Brent Johnson and forwards Lucas Ciona and Mark Senden to AHL contracts for the 2026-27 season. Johnson recorded 12 goals and 55 points last season with the Wheeling Nailers. Ciona, a sixth-round NHL draft choice by the Calgary Flames, played 47 games with the Calgary Wranglers, scoring five goals. Senden spent last season with the Colorado Eagles, contributing four goals over 53 games. The Penguins aim to strengthen their roster after reaching the Eastern Conference Final against the Toronto Marlies.
- •Wilkes-Barre/Scranton signed three players on July 13, 2026.
- •Brent Johnson had 12 goals and 55 points in 2025-26.
- •Lucas Ciona scored five goals for the Calgary Wranglers.
- •Mark Senden contributed four goals with the Colorado Eagles.
- •Penguins aim for a stronger Calder Cup run after last season's playoff exit.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Signs Three Players On Monday
"The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed three players on Monday.
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