The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed young forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract extension worth an average of $4 million per season, despite his limited NHL production. Acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in 2024, the 23-year-old had seven assists in eight games post-trade and scored two goals with five assists in the NHL last season, alongside notable AHL performance. General manager Kyle Dubas believes Koivunen can contribute significantly, although questions remain about the timing of this commitment as franchise veterans near retirement.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Ville Koivunen Despite Limited NHL Experience
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