Penguins Stay Quiet in Free Agency | Pittsburgh News

NHL free agency kicks off today, July 1st, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are staying quiet—no big splashes planned. Management warns that overspending is an “expensive mistake,” so expect minimal moves unless it’s a truly elite opportunity. Key unrestricted free agents like Anthony Mantha, Kevin Hayes, Ryan Shea, and Stuart Skinner are all expected to leave. Meanwhile, the Penguins locked down key players earlier: Evgeni Malkin signed a one-year $5.5M extension, Connor Dewar got a two-year deal, and Ilya Solovyov signed a one-year contract. Restricted free agents like Egor Chinakhov and Hendrix Lapierre received qualifying offers, while Vasily Ponomarev—currently overseas—was left out. With free agency officially open at noon, Pittsburgh’s cautious strategy is clear: build smart, not big. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a951d4f7bb2552c4