Matheson Ready for Fresh Start in Pittsburgh | NHL.com
The defenseman, acquired on Thursday from Florida along with forward Colton Sceviour in exchange for Patric Hornqvist, is viewing the trade as a great opportunity.
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HockeyBuzz.com - Ryan Wilson - Horny for mediocre Matheson
I thought the Penguins had a lot of opportunity to trade him when his perceived value exceeded his actual production. I was always OK with trading him away. It isnt complicated.
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Penguins trade Hornqvist to Florida; Receive Matheson and Sceviour
The long rumored deal has been completed.
Penguins Trade Hornqvist to Panthers for Matheson
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Patric Hornqvist to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defender Mike Matheson.
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HockeyBuzz.com - Ryan Wilson - Rutherford has an eye on free agency. Are there any centers?
Rutherford has an eye on free agency. Are there any centers? His intent is to cut more salary to get it done. We also know he is shopping RFAs Matt Murray and Jared McCann.
HockeyBuzz.com - Ryan Wilson - Under the radar: Penguins extend depth defensemen
A few things have gone under the radar. The Penguins have extended both Jusuo Riikola and Chad Ruhwedel as depth players. He signed a one year extension which runs until 2022.
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Juuso Riikola Demands More Respect From the Pittsburgh Penguins
Juuso Riikola has re-signed in Pittsburgh. So now the team has no excuse to ignore the top-end talent. He needs to stay, he needs to play.
Pittsburgh Penguins re-sign D Juuso Riikola to two-year deal - TSN.ca
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed defenseman Juuso Riikola to a two-year contract, the team announced on Saturday.
Pittsburgh Penguins Extend Juuso Riikola
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have re-signed defenceman Juuso Riikola to a two-year deal that has a 1.5 million value.