It was announced on Tuesday morning by Pittsburgh Penguins' Jim Rutherford that the team has re-signed defenceman Marcus Pettersson to a five-year contract. It will kick in at the beginning of the 2020-21 season and run through to the end of the 2024-25 campaign, and it carries an annual cap hit of $4,025,175.
According to TSN insider Pierre Lebrun, there will be a modified no-trade clause in the final two years of the deal, and there is no signing bonuses, it's a straight cash deal.
In 50 games this season, the 23-year-old has a goal and 15 points and is fourth on the Penguins in blocks (57) and hits (78), he's also averaging 19:22 a night.
"In just over a year, Marcus has had a significant impact on our defensive group," said Rutherford. "He is young, reliable, and smart, which is important in today's game. Marcus is part of our young core and it was important to get him signed long-term."
Pettersson was taken 38th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2014, but spent the next four seasons in the Swedish Hockey League, it wasn't until the 2017-18 season that he finally made his NHL debut with the Ducks. He played in 49 games split over two seasons with the Ducks, registering a goal and 10 points.
On Dec. 3, 2018 he was traded to Pittsburgh for Daniel Sprong. He's played 107 games with the Penguins and has recorded three goals and 34 points.
-
