Penguins forward depth: what to do with all these players?

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNFL training camp updatesMLB free-agent rankingsHaynes King's dream nightAces-Fever fan incidentStory by SUNRISE, FL - OCTOBER 23: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the puck during the pre game warm up prior to the the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Florida Panthers on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL.(Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jim RixnerSat, August 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesKoivunen 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 PenguinsKoivunen'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 NewsPittsburgh 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 PressAdvertisementAdvertisementPittsburgh 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 SportsPenguins 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 NationPenguins make strange signing, sparking mixed reactions from fansThis is a very puzzling contract.The Big LeadPenguins 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.ClutchPointsPenguins 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 NowNHL world shocked over Penguins’ $32 million Ville Koivune deal: ‘Crazy gamble’The Penguins signed who? For how many years?NY Post SportsTrying to make sense of the Penguins Ville Koivunen contractThe Pittsburgh Penguins are taking a gamble, but how much of a gamble is it?SB NationPenguins 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!HockeyFeedPenguins Re-sign Ville Koivunen To Eight-Year ContractThe Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Ville Koivunen to a huge contract on Thursday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins 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 LeadDubas Dishing Koivunen Contract Raises a Lot of QuestionsBefore establishing himself as a full-time regular at the NHL level, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year […] The post Dubas Dishing Koivunen Contract Raises a Lot of Questions 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.WPXIDubas 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 Make Major Announcement on Rising Star Ville KoivunenThe Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the National Hockey League’s biggest surprises in 2025/26, as the team bounced back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite many pre-season projections having them as one of the five worst teams in the league.While the likes of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were once again fantastic, the youth in […] The post Penguins Make Major Announcement on Rising Star Ville Koivunen appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY‘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 NetworkHow the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the BruinsIt’s the other team in black and gold that shifted the market, and it may directly impact the Boston Bruins. […] The post How the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the Bruins appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 16: Netminder Entering Huge 'Prove-It' SeasonNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a goaltender who, while still believed to be a valuable part of the team's future, is entering a pivotal season for his career.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins