Confirmed Signing with Link: [PIT] F Valtteri Puustinen signs extension with the Penguins (2 years, $775k AAV)

[Empoleon8771]

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[EXTRAS]

Doesn't get better than that for retaining nhl talent.

 

[WarriorofTime]

If he scores a lot of goals they can start calling him “puts it in”

 

[wej20]

Big Puus don't play.

 

[Mike Jones]

Interesting timing with the Leafs big press conference this morning and all.

I'm not saying it's intentional but it is an interesting coincidence.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Nice!

 

[Zirakzigil]

Good signing for the Pens.

 

[Extra Texture]

Excellent. He showed this year that he has the talent and quickness to play almost anywhere in the pecking order. Hopefully this kid keeps developing and doesnt get the usual Sullivan treatment whenever he makes a mistake. I loved his game this year.

Maybe he can form a link with his fellow Finn, and we can start calling them "Pust and Pulj"

 

[DesertPenguin]

"At the NHL level" implies this is a two way? I'm surprised his agent couldn't get him a 1 way. Guy is an NHL player. To agree to league min over something like 900K, 950K, you'd think it would be a guaranteed salary.

Great signing in any case. Happy to have him back.

 

[LiffLaff]

Really happy with this, showed he has what it takes to play at the NHL level, and still has room to grow.

 

[wej20]

"At the NHL level" implies this is a two way? I'm surprised his agent couldn't get him a 1 way. Guy is an NHL player. To agree to league min over something like 900K, 950K, you'd think it would be a guaranteed salary.

Great signing in any case. Happy to have him back.

According to CapFriendly it is a one-way deal. Which would make sense, he gets a nice chunk of change but Pens get the 2 years at league minimum.

 

[WarriorofTime]

"At the NHL level" implies this is a two way? I'm surprised his agent couldn't get him a 1 way. Guy is an NHL player. To agree to league min over something like 900K, 950K, you'd think it would be a guaranteed salary.

Great signing in any case. Happy to have him back.

It's likely a 1-way deal, but the exact details are not known. I wouldn't put much stock into wording of an NHL.com article. Although not particularly relevant if it's 1 or 2-way tbh, it just effects what he'd make if he cleared waivers and went to the minors.

 

[Rudy Russo]

Excellent. He showed this year that he has the talent and quickness to play almost anywhere in the pecking order. Hopefully this kid keeps developing and doesnt get the usual Sullivan treatment whenever he makes a mistake. I loved his game this year.

Maybe he can form a link with his fellow Finn, and we can start calling them "Pust and Pulj"

Just play him against the Islanders. I like Puustinen more than most pens fans. At least he shoots the puck.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

Yay, the Puus will be loose for two more years!

 

[SEALBound]

Solid resigning. He needs more confidence and time to mature and adjust to the NHL game. I think the skills are there and the IQ is there. I think it will be a matter of him asserting himself on a shift-by-shift basis every night.

No surprise it's a 2yr league min deal. Honesty, I think he is benefiting a bit from the Penguins weaker prospect pool. I think if you're in Carolina, for example, you're probably an AHL journeyman or you go back to Europe. So while he was a UFA, I think his best chances to play are 100% with the Penguins. Glad to have him back though.