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Penguins' Koivunen Gamble With Escape Clause | NHL News
The Penguins just handed Ville Koivunen an eight-year, $32M contract — a bold bet on a player with just 14 points in 47 games. But here’s the twist: they built in a safety net. If he doesn’t breakout by summer 2028 (when he’ll be 25), they can buy him out for just ~$729K/year over 12 years — thanks to NHL rules that cap the penalty at one-third of his remaining value. It’s a two-year gamble with a surprisingly affordable escape hatch, letting Pittsburgh keep their fingers crossed while minimizing the financial fallout if things go sideways. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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