Could A Ville Koivunen-style Extension Work for Canadiens’ Bolduc?

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesReport: Kawhi's alleged 'sponsorship'NFL Hall of Fame GameJT, Colts agree to extensionUSA doesn't snub Clark againStory byKarine HainsFri, August 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPenguins GM Kyle Dubas Signs Free Agent to an Absolutely Insane Eight-Year ContractHe has more years on his contract than he had points last season!HockeyFeedDubas Answers Questions About Surprising Koivunen ContractSome assumed it was a typo. Others a false report. No, instead of signing restricted free agent Ville Koivunen to […] The post Dubas Answers Questions About Surprising Koivunen Contract appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins GM sees ‘low risk, high reward’ in Ville Koivunen’s 8-year contractPittsburgh Penguins see Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal as a gamble.The Big LeadAdvertisementAdvertisementNHL world shocked over Penguins’ $32 million Ville Koivune deal: ‘Crazy gamble’The Penguins signed who? For how many years?NY Post Sports‘He’s Willing to Risk Losing $4 Million Annually’ — NHL World Bewildered as Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Dishes Out $32M Deal to RFAThe Pittsburgh Penguins have made it clear they are willing to paint outside the lines as they reshape the franchise for the future. This approach took center stage again when general manager Kyle Dubas handed out a long-term contract that few (if any) around the league saw coming.Pro Football NetworkThe big Koivunen contract: comparables, a potential off-ramp and why it’s a ‘bet’ by the PenguinsThe news reverberated out of no where when the Penguins signed Ville Koivunen for an eight-year contract and a healthy $4.0 million cap hit. No matter how you slice it, there’s been a big bet made on a player prior to proving he truly deserved it, which opens up obvious questions about the reasoning behind […]SB NationTrying to make sense of the Penguins Ville Koivunen contractThe Pittsburgh Penguins are taking a gamble, but how much of a gamble is it?SB NationClock Is Ticking On NHL Club’s Signing Players To Eight-Year DealsThree Sabres youngsters are eligible to sign eight-year extensions before the September 15th deadlineThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresKoivunen's Eight-Year Extension Signals Penguins' Focus On The FutureThe 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?The Hockey NewsPenguins make strange signing, sparking mixed reactions from fansThis is a very puzzling contract.The Big LeadPittsburgh Penguins make big bet on Ville Koivunen despite lack of NHL productionPenguins GM Kyle Dubas re-signed the 23-year-old forward for the long term despite just two goals at the NHL level so far in his career.USA TODAY SportsKoivunen Contract, For Better Or For Worse, Sets Precedent For Dubas And Penguins Moving ForwardKyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins came to terms with unproven young forward Ville Koivunen on an eight-year, $32 million contract Thursday, which could set a high precedent for future contracts involving the team's young talent.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins give 8-year contract extension to forward with 2 career goalsThe Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract carrying a $4M AAV, the team announced.ClutchPointsSame Bet, Different Odds?: Comparing the Penguins' Koivunen Gamble To The Oilers' Frederic BetPittsburgh and Edmonton are locking in long-term bets over proven production, banking on rising salary caps to mask the high-stakes risk of missing big on unestablished middle-six forwards.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersPenguins re-sign Ville Koivunen to eight (yes eight) year contractWell, this one came out of no where. The Penguins announced today that Ville Koivunen has been re-signed to an eight year contract with a $4.0 million annual average value. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract, it was announced today by President of […]SB NationDan’s Daily: Trade Cost for Hughes; Penguins Shock EveryoneThe Pittsburgh Penguins took center stage Thursday, but it was not a blockbuster trade, nor bold proclamations that snared the […] The post Dan’s Daily: Trade Cost for Hughes; Penguins Shock Everyone appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowPens Ink Young RFA To Big Extension; How It Affects BostonThe Pittsburgh Penguins just dropped a stunning contract on the NHL, signing restricted free agent Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million contract ($4 million AAV).The Hockey News - Boston BruinsPenguins Make Big Commitment to KoivunenThe Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing back restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen, and it’s a big number — at least […] The post Penguins Make Big Commitment to Koivunen appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins make big commitment to KoivunenThe Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing back restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen, and it’s a big number — at least in term. The team announced Thursday it has signed Koivunen to an eight-year deal with an AAV of $4 million.WPXIPittsburgh Penguins sign 23-year-old forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year dealThe Pittsburgh Penguins made a significant investment in their future on Thursday, signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract worth $4 million annually. Koivunen, 23, was a restricted free agent. The deal signals Koivunen is an important part of the franchise as it navigates the twilight of the careers of icons Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.Associated Press