Pucks N'at Podcast: The Malkin Contract Extension Makes Sense. Here's Why.

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesJT, Colts agree to extensionUSA doesn't snub Clark againSophie Cunningham rips mediaWild first-K celebrationStory byKelsey SurmaczThu, August 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM UTC·1 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!HockeyFeedPittsburgh 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 SportsPittsburgh 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 PressAdvertisementAdvertisementPenguins 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 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 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 Re-sign Ville Koivunen To Eight-Year ContractThe Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Ville Koivunen to a huge contract on Thursday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPucks N'at Podcast: Is There A Shift In Roster-Building Across The NHL, And Are The Penguins Exploring That?THN - Pittsburgh Penguins' editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies discuss the shifting landscape of roster-building in the NHL and whether or not it's a viable approach for Kyle Dubas and the Penguins to take.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins 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 NationPens 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 IslandersPenguins 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.HEAVYSame 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 OilersThe big Koivunen contract: comparables and a potential off-rampThe 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 NationPucks N'at Podcast: Is Elias Pettersson Worth Pursuing For The Penguins?On this edition of Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins' editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies discuss whether or not Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is a worthwhile pursuit for the Penguins, should he be willing to move.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPaul Bissonnette calls Macklin Celebrini 'Sidney Crosby 2.0' after Sharks extensionMacklin Celebrini's $18.8M AAV sets an NHL record with Sharks extension.The Big LeadDan’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 Now‘Already Undervalued’ — Brady Tkachuk Gives a Round of Applause For Macklin Celebrini’s Mammoth $94 Million ExtensionMacklin Celebrini has strengthened his place at the center of the San Jose Sharks’ future after signing a historic contract extension that has drawn attention across the NHL. The blockbuster deal highlights both the franchise’s commitment to its young star and the league’s rapidly changing financial landscape.Pro Football NetworkMultiple 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.HEAVY