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Kunitz not looking to retire, hopes to stay with Penguins

Charles LeClaire / USA Today Sports

Chris Kunitz isn't looking for a change of scenery.

The Pittsburgh Penguins winger, scheduled for unrestricted free agency July 1, said he hasn't considered retiring since winning his fourth Stanley Cup on Sunday, and hopes to remain with the club he's represented for the last nine seasons.

Kunitz, 37, had 29 points in 71 regular-season contests in 2016-17, adding 11 points during the Penguins' playoff run to their second consecutive title. His biggest performance came in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final, when he scored two goals, including the double-overtime winner to oust the Ottawa Senators.

Including Kunitz, Pittsburgh has seven UFAs on its roster, with a projected $12.9 million in cap space, per CapFriendly.

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