The Pittsburgh Penguins are focusing on extending Marcus Pettersson’s contract after finalizing Sidney Crosby’s deal.
Pettersson is in the last year of his five-year, $20.13M contract signed in January 2020. This deal has been great for the Penguins as Pettersson, now 29, has become their most reliable defender. He joined Pittsburgh from Anaheim Ducks in December 2018 in a trade for Daniel Sprong. While Sprong has bounced around teams, Pettersson has grown into a top-four defenseman.
There’s no clear idea about what kind of contract Pettersson wants next. However, given his value to the team, it’s easy to imagine him getting an extension worth between $5.5M and $6M per season on a long-term deal. The Penguins don’t have another player like him and might not attract top talent as they try to stay competitive while planning for the future.
Contract Expectations:
Pettersson may not be a well-known name but could still get a big contract in free agency if he repeats last season’s performance when he had career highs with four goals and 26 assists and a +28 rating.
Fans might think this extension is crucial for the team’s defense lineup.
In conclusion, what do you think about Pettersson’s potential new deal?
