The big Koivunen contract: comparables and a potential off-ramp

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesJT, Colts agree to extensionUSA doesn't snub Clark againSophie Cunningham rips mediaWild first-K celebrationStory by OTTAWA, CANADA - MARCH 26: Ville Koivunen #41 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Ottawa Senators on March 26, 2026 at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images Jim RixnerThu, August 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesTrying 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 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 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!HockeyFeedAdvertisementAdvertisementPittsburgh 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 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 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.ClutchPointsPittsburgh 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 PressPenguins 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.WPXISame 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-Year ContractThe Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Ville Koivunen to a huge contract on Thursday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPens 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 IslandersDevon Levi's Role In Future Goaltending NegotiationsIt was the fall of 2025, in Rochester, New York, where Devon Levi was trying to send a message that had fallen of deaf ears.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersQuestions raised for ‘mushy middle’ Rangers after Pavel Dorofeyev tradeWhen the New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights and then signed the […]Forever BlueshirtsMultiple 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.HEAVYOver/unders for Egor Chinakhov and the Penguins’ secondary players in 2026-27We continue our look at some projected over/unders for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins.SB Nation3 Penguins Stars Make New NHL Trade BoardThese three Penguins have been named top trade candidates.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins3 Rush Decisions The Oilers Need To Avoid Making This SeasonPanic signings and premature extensions could derail Edmonton's game plan this season. From goaltending battles to Savoie’s contract, the Oilers must avoid these three rush decisions.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersA look into goaltending for the Penguins in 2026-27The old joke that you could rename the sport of hockey goalie has some truth to it. With quality goaltending, the sky is the limit. With poor play in net, a team is basically cooked. Last summer we looked into the changing situation in the crease for the Penguins for 2025-26. The big news was […]SB NationWhich Bruins Need New Contracts in 2027Don Sweeney and his new-look front office may not be done this summer, but they’ll have to keep an eye […] The post Which Bruins Need New Contracts in 2027 appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey Now