Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have re-signed forward Bryan Rust to a six-year contract worth $30.75 million – a $5.125 million cap hit.
“Bryan exemplifies what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin,” said Hextall. “Since being drafted by Pittsburgh, he has developed into a versatile player and leader on our team, capable of contributing in any situation. His leadership qualities and experience as a two-time Stanley Cup champion is an important piece of our team.”
Cap Friendly: After Rust signed the Penguins now have about $24 million salary cap space with 15 players under contract – 8 forwards, 6 defense and 1 goaltender.
UFAs include: Malkin Rakell Rodrigues Boyle Letang Beaulieu DeSmith
RFAs include: Kapanen Heinen
Cap Friendly: Comparable contracts for Rust include.
1. Blake Coleman (CGY): $4.9M x 6
2. Zach Hyman (EDM): $5.5M x 7
3. Jakob Silfverberg (ANA) $5.25M x 5
Mike DeFabo: “If the Penguins could clone Bryan Rust it would solve a lot of their lineup issues. Consider all the “top-six” wingers they acquired who haven’t worked. Signing him to an extension makes a ton of sense.”
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed Bryan Rust to six-year extension with $5.125M per year. Rust is a TOP6 winger, very good offensively. He has some flaws in defense, overall he’s pretty good complementary player for Crosby. Important sign for the Penguins. pic.twitter.com/7fGAAcuEkt
— Andy & Rono (@ARHockeyStats) May 22, 2022
Here are Rust’s microstats courtesy of AllThreeZones. Strong chance creator off the cycle, certainly a much better passer than he used to be. The forechecking and defence has slipped a bit as his role has changed though. pic.twitter.com/663faOizQF
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) May 22, 2022