PENGUINS SUMMER CATCH-UP! Who is returning to Pittsburgh in 2026-27?

The Penguins weren't just busy making trades and free agency signings this summer; they also re-signed A LOT of players, too. Patrick Damp and Hunter Hodies continue the Locked On Penguins Summer Catch-Up Series on the Wednesday episode by discussing the re-signings that were made by the Penguins' front office this summer. They begin the episode with an all-second-line discussion, going over the re-signings of Evgeni Malkin, Egor Chinakhov, and Tommy Novak. All three forwards had big years in 2025-26, so are they poised to repeat that success? They talk about how they think they're poised for another big year. (0:00) Then, they talk about the head-scratching re-signing of Ville Koivunen to an 8-year, $4 million per year contract. While it's a calculated risk for the Penguins, it still leaves the Penguins with more questions than answers. They also discuss goaltender Arturs Silovs and forward Connor Dewar. (14:36) Finally, with the big guns returning for another year, what is the expectation for Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson, and Kris Letang in 2026-27? They talk mostly about how Kris Letang can rebound from a disappointing 2025-26 season. (25:52)

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