Penguins Bet Big on Koivunen with Eight-Year, $4M AAV Extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year extension at a $4 million AAV, with back-loaded salaries and signing bonuses through 2033-34, a high-risk, high-reward bet on a player with limited NHL experience, driven by a data-driven approach and timed to beat upcoming CBA limits on contract length.