US EditionPenguins sign versatile forward Blake Lizotte to 3-year contract extension
Blake Lizotte's extension at $2.25 million annually reflects his key role in Pittsburgh's improved performance and playoff push this season.
- On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension through 2028-29 with an average annual value of $2.25 million.
- Aiding the decision, the 28-year-old Lizotte has emerged as one of Pittsburgh's brightest contributors this season, prompting the team to secure him long term.
- Statistically, Lizotte has 16 goals since joining Pittsburgh, ranks fifth on the team, and has five goals and five assists in 35 games, tying a career-high 11 goals last season.
- With Lizotte in the lineup, Pittsburgh is 20-9-6 compared to 1-5-3 when he missed time in December with an upper-body injury.
- Reported by the Canadian Press on January 12, 2026, the move frames Lizotte as part of the Penguins' long-term plan by extending his contract midseason.
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Penguins sign versatile forward Blake Lizotte to 3-year contract extension
Blake Lizotte is now part of the Pittsburgh Penguins' long-term plan. The Penguins have signed the veteran forward to a three-year contract extension.
Depth Forward Signs Much-Deserved Extension with Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins got some crucial business done on Monday. Today they announced Blake Lizotte signs a much-deserved contract extension with the club. The 28-year-old forward signed a three-year pact worth $6.75 million. The deal carries an average annual value of $2.25 million against the salary cap, PuckPedia reported. That’s a fair number, considering the going rate for some of the league’s better bottom-six forwards. Lizotte Signs Exte…
Penguins Give Blake Lizotte Contract Extension
Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesCharles LeClaire-Imagn Images An off day for the team but not the organization. Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Blake Lizotte to a three-year contract extension. The contract will carry an average annual value of $2.25 million. The Penguins signed Lizotte to a two-year deal on July 1, 2024, after the LA Kings chose not to extend him a qualifying offer. He would have been an unrestricted free agent after this s…
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