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Penguins Bet Big on Koivunen | NHL News
Penguins just locked up Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32M deal — the longest on the roster — signaling he’s now a cornerstone of their future. With just 14 points in 47 NHL games, Koivunen’s ceiling is being bet on, not his current output. This changes everything: he’s no longer a camp wildcard but a top-nine priority. Meanwhile, Ben Kindel remains the proven young star, already carving out his NHL role. The contract also squeezes prospects like Rutger McGroarty, forcing tougher competition for top-line minutes. For Koivunen to succeed, the Penguins must give him real NHL chances — power…
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