Pittsburgh Penguins sign 23-year-old forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal
The Finnish-born Koivunen, acquired in a March 2024 trade with Carolina, had two goals and five assists in 39 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a substantial long-term commitment to their future by signing 23-year-old forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal worth $4 million per season. Koivunen, a restricted free agent, joins a franchise navigating the twilight of the careers of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. The Finnish native, acquired in a March 2024 trade with Carolina for Jake Guentzel, contributed 2 goals and 5 assists in 39 games for Pittsburgh during the 2025-26 season.
His performance in the playoffs with Wilkes-Barre, where he scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 9 games, helped the club reach the conference finals, underscoring his importance to the team.
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