Penguins Lock in Lapierre With Two-Year Deal

Pittsburgh moved quickly to secure recently acquired forward Lapierre with a two-year contract, signaling confidence in what the organization sees in his game. The Penguins clearly believe Lapierre fits their timeline and can contribute at the NHL level, otherwise they wouldn't be committing term this early. This deal tells you something about Pittsburgh's evaluation process and what they're building around their core.