Where Will Sidney Crosby End up Among the NHL’s All-Time Points Leaders?
All it will take for Sidney Crosby to end his career second on the NHL’s all-time scoring list is 161 points. While nobody is catching Wayne Gretzky’s point totals, Crosby…
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7 Cool Things About Sidney Crosby
In sports, the term legend is sometimes used too loosely when describing any particular athlete in any sport. That isn’t the case, however, when referring to Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney…
Trending or Ending?: Koivunen Deal with Penguins Just the Start Of These Contracts
The Pittsburgh Penguins jolted an otherwise slow newsweek in the NHL when they signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal worth $4 million per season. It wasn’t so much the…
Penguins reportedly had one major reason to give Ville Koivunen an 8-year contract
Kyle Dubas reportedly had one clear reason for giving Ville Koivunen an eight-year extension. The Pittsburgh Penguins surprised many around the NHL when they signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract extension despite the young forward having limited NHL experience. While some fans questioned why the organization committed so many years to a player who has yet to establish himself as a full-time NHL contributor, the Penguins appear to have a very clear long-term strategy. Acc...
Penguins Cannot Afford to Break Up Malkin, Novak and Chinakhov
The Pittsburgh Penguins should enter training camp with Evgeni Malkin, Tommy Novak and Egor Chinakhov established as their second line. The trio spent 222:55 together at five-on-five last season and…
Daily Bean: Penguins Betting on Youth; Bergeron Fights; Flyers Extend Grebenkin
The two Pennsylvania teams filled up the NHL offseason news cycle yesterday. The Boston Bruins front office, aside from their […] The post Daily Bean: Penguins Betting on Youth; Bergeron Fights; Flyers Extend Grebenkin appeared first on Boston Hockey Now .
Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Book Nights; Training Camp Start Date; Penguins Hand Out Long-Term Contract
The Colorado Avalanche are hosting a whole series of book nights in 2026-27. See the schedule below. When will training […] The post Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Book Nights; Training Camp Start Date; Penguins Hand Out Long-Term Contract appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
Penguins’ Koivunen Contract Has a Hidden 2028 Escape Hatch
The possibility of a Ville Koivunen buyout makes the Pittsburgh Penguins’ surprising eight-year investment considerably less dangerous than its $32 million value suggests. Pittsburgh signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year…
8/7, 8/7, 8/7
Today on the seventh day of the eighth month, it’s Sidney Crosby’s birthday. There’s always reason to celebrate one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Earlier in the summer we took a look at some of the best age-39 seasons ever. Despite injury, Crosby maintained one of the best age-38 seasons in NHL […]
Morning Chirps: Blackhawks fantasy sleepers, Penguins make head-scratching move
Somebody needs to do a wellness check on Kyle Dubas!
Penguins make strange signing, sparking mixed reactions from fans
This is a very puzzling contract.
Friday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a big investment in their future, signing restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal worth $4 million per season. Koivunen, acquired in the March 7, 2024 trade with Carolina that sent Jake Guentzel to the Hurricanes, had two goals and five assists in 39 games with Pittsburgh during the 2025-26 season. The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed resticted free agent forward Nikita Grebenkin to a two-year contract that carries an average annua...
Penguins GM sees ‘low risk, high reward’ in Ville Koivunen’s 8-year contract
Pittsburgh Penguins see Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal as a gamble.
Friday Habs Headlines: Writing their own stories
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Xhekaj story, from refugee roots to NHL dreams. [ Instagram – UNHCR ] Three players who could surprise at training camp. [ The Hockey Writers ] Will Ville Koivunen’s contract impact the Zachary Bolduc negotiations? [ Journal de Montreal ] WHL players and alumni within the Canadiens prospect pool. [ WHL ] Around the league and elsewhere The Pittsburgh Penguins gave Koivunen a stunningly unnecessary eight-year, $32 million...
Penguins’ Bill Zonnon Reveals Sidney Crosby’s True Character
Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins captain and future Hall of Fame franchise icon Sidney Crosby is under contract for at least one more season, though he’s openly spoken about how he intends to continue his career with year-to-year contracts.In the meantime, Crosby managed to help lead the Penguins back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this spring […] The post Penguins’ Bill Zonnon Reveals Sidney Crosby’s True Character appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward with just 14 career points to an 8-year, $32 million contract extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a very surprising move on Thursday. The club announced that they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an 8-year, $32 million contract extension ($4 million AAV). A deal of that length for any player tends to raise the eyebrows of the hockey world, but this one was even
The Hockey News Wraparound: Breaking Down The Red Wings’ GM Search
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Karine Hains break down Ville Koivunen’s eight-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the latest news on the Detroit Red Wings’ GM search, and more.
Koivunen's Eight-Year Extension Signals Penguins' Focus On The Future
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a major investment in their group of forwards Thursday, signing young winger Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract extension. Koivunen has little NHL experience, but the Pens made a calculated gamble with his new deal. Will we see this type of gamble from more teams?
5 Greatest Age-39 NHL Seasons Sidney Crosby Will Chase
Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with another historic NHL scoring record within reach. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain recorded 29 goals, 45 assists and 74 points in only…
Penguins’ Koivunen Commitment Changes Their Young-Forward Hierarchy
The Pittsburgh Penguins changed more than Ville Koivunen’s financial future when they signed him to the longest contract on their roster. Pittsburgh signed Koivunen to an eight-year contract carrying a…
Penguins make huge commitment to Ville Koivunen with surprising contract
The Penguins have made a major investment in one of their brightest young talents. The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially secured one of the organization’s most promising young players for the foreseeable future. The Pens announced that Ville Koivunen has signed a new contract, reinforcing their belief that the Finnish forward will be a key part of the franchise. The most eye-catching aspect of the agreement is its length. Koivunen received an eight-year contract worth $4 million per s...
Maple Leafs’ Performance Overhaul Has Major Penguins Connections
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ new sport performance department has significant connections to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ past, present and most important players. Toronto hired Andy O’Brien as vice president of sport…
Penguins’ Erik Karlsson Trade Looks Better—But Failed Its Main Goal
The Pittsburgh Penguins completed one of the largest trades in franchise history on Aug. 6, 2023, acquiring Erik Karlsson, Rem Pitlick, Dillon Hamaliuk, and the San Jose Sharks’ 2026 third-round…
Penguins’ Ville Koivunen Extension Is Their Boldest Bet Yet
The Pittsburgh Penguins have stopped treating Ville Koivunen like an uncertain prospect and made him a foundational piece on Thursday, signing the restricted free agent to an eight-year contract extension…
Penguins Make Shocking Signing Of RFA Forward Ville Koivunen To Huge Extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a huge commitment to young RFA forward Ville Koivunen in a shocking announcement. They've re-upped with the 23-year-old on an eight-year deal with a $4 million AAV. The Penguins have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract. — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) August 6, 2026 Koivunen was a key part of the return from the Carolina Hurricanes in the Jake Guentzel trade back at the 2024 trade deadline. But he has ...
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