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Chinakhov, Silovs Secure Long-Term Penguins Contracts
6 Jul
Summary
- Egor Chinakhov signed a three-year contract extension with the Penguins.
- Arturs Silovs agreed to a one-year contract with the Penguins.
- David Gustafsson and Joel Blomqvist also received contract extensions.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have finalized contract extensions for several players, ensuring roster stability. Forward Egor Chinakhov has committed to a three-year deal, running through the 2028-29 season with an average annual value of $6.25 million. This move follows a career-best performance for Chinakhov last season, where he recorded 42 points split between Columbus and Pittsburgh.
Goaltender Arturs Silovs has signed a one-year contract that will keep him with the Penguins through the 2026-27 season, carrying an average annual value of $2.8 million. Additionally, forward David Gustafsson and goaltender Joel Blomqvist have also received extensions. Gustafsson's one-year deal runs through the 2026-27 season at $850,000 annually, while Blomqvist's two-year contract extends through 2027-28 with an average of $875,000 per year.
These signings address the team's restricted free agent situation, with only Nick Robertson and Ville Koivunen now awaiting new contracts. The agreements for Chinakhov and Silovs were completed just before their scheduled arbitration dates, indicating a mutual desire for long-term commitment.
