Penguins re-sign Ville Koivunen to eight (yes eight) year contract

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesJT, Colts agree to extensionSophie Cunningham rips mediaWild first-K celebrationPCA makes Cubs historyStory by PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 07: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) skates during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on March 7, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. 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