After making a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Sam Lafferty, the Pittsburgh Penguins have now reached a contract extension with the young forward The team announced a $ 1 on Lafferty’s 5M contract The 25-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent when the deal expires after the 2021-2022 season
While Lafferty’s new $ 750,000 AAV is actually a cut from his previous NHL cap of $ 768,000, it is a one-sided deal that promises the local product more. guaranteed money than its entry-level dealLafferty’s low-cap success will also make him a more valuable asset for the Hooded Penguins this year. Lafferty played 50 games for Pittsburgh in his rookie season, recording 13 points, and he will look to win and keep a full-time role again next season. If it can make positive contributions on a consistent basis, Penguins will appreciate its affordable impact
Lafferty is still exempt from waivers and could potentially be sent to the American Hockey League, but it’s a safe bet he’s in Pittsburgh for good GM Jim Rutherford said the following in the statement press release announcing Lafferty’s overtime: « We were very pleased with Sam’s development. His size and speed are big advantages in today’s game, and we love what he brings to our game. alignment »
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World News – USA – Penguins re-sign Sam Lafferty for two years, $ 1 Offer 5M
