Pittsburgh Penguins make big bet on Ville Koivunen despite lack of NHL production

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesJT, Colts agree to extensionUSA doesn't snub Clark againSophie Cunningham rips mediaWild first-K celebrationStory byAdam Bittner, USA TODAYThu, August 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPenguins 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.WPXITrying 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!HockeyFeedAdvertisementAdvertisementPens 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 BruinsPens Ink Long-Term Extension With RFA; How It Affects The IslandersThe 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 - New York IslandersMultiple Penguins Players Land On Latest NHL Trade BoardIt won’t be long before the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves having to face the inevitable reality of life without longtime forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, both of whom are in their late 30s.Meanwhile, the Penguins have several players on their roster who are also not getting any younger and who were also heavily involved […] The post Multiple Penguins Players Land On Latest NHL Trade Board appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRedrafting Penguins Top Picks 2019-2025Drafting well and the Pittsburgh Penguins have not been synonymous since former general manager Ray Shero was terminated in the […] The post Redrafting Penguins Top Picks 2019-2025 appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey Now2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Egor ChinakhovEgor Chinakhov had a great second half of the season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. 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Last summer we looked into the changing situation in the crease for the Penguins for 2025-26. The big news was […]SB NationTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 18: Forward Impressing With Rapid GrowthNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a left winger whose all-around play, tenacity, and sheer will made an impression on the Penguins' front office last season.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Bryan RustBryan Rust has been fantastic during his Pittsburgh Penguins tenure. 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The post Rangers Favorites to Land Former $34 Million Canadiens Forward appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDan’s Daily: Sens PO’d at Tkacuk; Adjusting Penguins Trade TalkIt was not surprising that the emotions exist, but more than a little surprising that the Ottawa Senators head coach […] The post Dan’s Daily: Sens PO’d at Tkacuk; Adjusting Penguins Trade Talk appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowOilers Urged to Sign Former Canadiens Sniper to PTOThe Edmonton Oilers have had a pretty busy offseason. They have added multiple new players to their roster, including Frederik Andersen, Ryan Shea, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Mathieu Joseph, and Devon Levi. They also made a significant move by trading defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks.With this, the Oilers certainly have a different-looking roster than […] The post Oilers Urged to Sign Former Canadiens Sniper to PTO appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY