Pittsburgh Penguins fans have reason to be excited as the team has made a significant move in the offseason, signing highly touted young forward Ivan Chinakhov to a 3-year, $18.75 million contract. The 22-year-old Russian forward was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and has shown immense promise in his brief career, scoring 14 goals in 47 games for the Blue Jackets last season. With this signing, the Penguins aim to bolster their offense and compete with the likes of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins in the highly competitive Eastern Conference. As the Penguins look to bounce back from a disappointing playoff exit, Chinakhov's arrival could be the spark they need to get back on track.

Chinakhov signs 3-year, $18.75 million contract with Penguins  NHL.com