Penguins’ biggest offseason gamble is finally starting to look like it might pay off

Pens Labyrinth writer Ryan Pawloski argues that the Pittsburgh Penguins' offseason gamble on forward Ville Koivunen is beginning to show positive signs. Pittsburgh signed the young winger to an eight-year, $32 million extension despite him having just 14 points in 48 career NHL games prior to the deal. Pawloski believes Koivunen is finally settling into the league and showing potential to justify his long-term contract.

Koivunen has recorded five points, consisting of two goals and three assists, across his first ten games of the season. His recent production includes three points in his last five appearances. The writer suggests that if Koivunen can maintain this scoring pace and reach around 42 points, the Penguins' $4 million annual cap hit will prove to be a successful investment.