After beginning formal extension discussions late last month, the Penguins are close to keeping their franchise cornerstone in the mix for a few more years. Sources tell The Athletic’s Rob Rossi that Pittsburgh should formalize an extension for captain Sidney Crosby in the coming days. The three-time Stanley Cup champion could earn an AAV as high as $10MM on a three-year deal, … [Read more...] about Penguins, Sidney Crosby Making Progress On Extension
Penguins’ AHL Affiliate Signs Dan Renouf
The Penguins are gaining some veteran organizational depth on the back end, with their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton announcing the signing of defenseman Dan Renouf to a one-year deal today. Renouf can still sign a deal with any NHL club, but he projects to start the season on the farm with Pittsburgh’s prospects. Renouf didn’t see any NHL action last season and made … [Read more...] about Penguins’ AHL Affiliate Signs Dan Renouf
Penguins Sign Sebastian Aho To Two-Year Deal
The Penguins have signed UFA defenseman Sebastian Aho to a two-year deal carrying the league minimum $775K AAV, per a team announcement. Stefen Rosner of NHL.com and The Hockey News was the first to report the signing Tuesday afternoon. Aho, 28, isn’t related to the Hurricanes star center of the same name. The left-shot Swede had been a career Islander up to this point, … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Sebastian Aho To Two-Year Deal
Penguins Re-Sign Corey Andonovski To Two-Way Deal
The Penguins have re-signed right winger Corey Andonovski to a one-year, two-way deal, the team announced today. It carries the league-minimum $775K cap hit. The team didn’t disclose his AHL salary. Andonovski, 25, is coming off his second full season in the organization, both of which have been spent entirely on assignment to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, aside from a one-day … [Read more...] about Penguins Re-Sign Corey Andonovski To Two-Way Deal
Snapshots: Buchnevich, Cajkovic, Leafs, Durandeau
Just a few months after shopping him around the Trade Deadline, the St. Louis Blues have agreed to terms on a long-term extension with top winger Pavel Buchnevich a year early. But general manager Doug Armstrong acknowledged that the team had to cave to Buchnevich’s term, telling Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post, “We talked [with Buchnevich’s side] again on the first, did … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Buchnevich, Cajkovic, Leafs, Durandeau