Pittsburgh Penguins finalize contract extensions for forward Egor Chinakhov and goaltender Artūrs Šilovs. The Penguins sign Chinakhov to a three-year agreement worth $18.75 million, according to reporting on Sunday. Chinakhov joins the team after being acquired in a midseason trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, after which he becomes a scoring standout for Pittsburgh, multiple outlets note. The deal is described as reflecting a shifting player market in the NHL.
Separately, the Penguins also re-sign Šilovs, with coverage indicating he signs for one year. One report notes the timing around the arbitration deadline, saying Chinakhov and Šilovs do not file for arbitration because they are completing the final steps of their contract extensions with the team. Collectively, the updates confirm both players remain under Penguins control beyond their prior contracts and that the organization continues to secure its recent additions.
