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Lapierre’s Make-or-Break Season | NHL News
Penguins lock in Tommy Novak for a three-year, $4.65M average deal starting 2027-28, cementing him as a long-term middle-six cornerstone after a stellar 16-goal, 42-point season. But with Novak secured, pressure mounts on newly acquired Hendrix Lapierre — signed for $1.3M over two years after trading draft picks — to prove he’s more than just occasional offense. With fewer center minutes available and no established defensive identity, Lapierre must show consistency and impact to earn regular ice time. His next two seasons are his chance to turn AHL playoff MVP potential into NHL reliability…
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