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Penguins Director of Amateur Scouting Weighs in on 2018 Draft - June 23, 2018
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Updates throughout: Penguins pick two in the second round in Dallas - June 23, 2018
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NHL Draft — Penguins restock defensive depth during Day 2 - June 24, 2017
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Rutherford goes for toughness, acquires Reaves from St. Louis - June 23, 2017
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Thank you MAF – remembering the Flower as he moves on to Las Vegas - June 22, 2017
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Uncanny how Penguins see history repeat itself in Niskanen’s ‘hockey play’ - May 2, 2017
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Was the NHL’s Top 100 simply a popularity contest? Evgeni Malkin’s omission makes it look that way - January 29, 2017
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Conor Sheary continues to prove doubters wrong - January 24, 2017
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Penguins’ recent problems not irreparable - January 16, 2017
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Bye week had its benefits, but condensed schedule could hurt - January 10, 2017
Penguins Sign Christian Ehrhoff
By Brian Metzer
The Penguins knew that they were going to lose Matt Niskanen today, what no one seemed to realize was that they had a plan to replace him just moments after the start of free agency. The team announced the signing of Christian Ehrhoff to a one-year, $4 million dollar contract shortly after noon.
Ehrhoff, who was bought out by the Buffalo Sabres, joins a skilled roster that isn’t all that dissimilar to the one that he thrived with in Vancouver prior to bolting to Buffalo. While he may not be the top dog on the power play, he is sure to get time with the number one unit.
He is a mobile puck mover who knows how to make a great first pass, break out of the defensive zone or skate the puck up himself. He knows that skill players such as Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin like the puck on their stick and was able to make that happen for guys like Henrik and Daniel Sedin while in Vancouver.
Ehrhoff has logged .45 points per game over his career, which could go up a bit in Pittsburgh. He put up a career high 50 points during the 10-11 season, his last in Vancouver. He has also twice scored 14 goals in a season.
The Penguins blue line is still a work in progress and more movement could be on the way.
More on this signing and others as they happen as the day rolls along.