The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up a trio of forwards for the next two seasons.
Bryan Rust, Scott Wilson, and Tom Kuhnhackl have all signed two-year contract extensions, general manager Jim Rutherford announced Monday.
The deals begin next seasons and run through 2017-18. Rust's contract has an average annual value of $640,000, while both Wilson's and Kuhnhackl's are for $625,000.
As the Penguins pointed out, all three have had an impact on the club when in the lineup this season.
| Player | Record With Him In Lineup | Record Without Him In Lineup |
|---|---|---|
| Record / Pct. | Record / Pct. | |
| Bryan Rust | 21-9-3 / .682 | 15-15-5 / .500 |
| Tom Kuhnhackl | 17-8-3 / .661 | 19-16-5 / .538 |
| Scott Wilson | 14-8-2 / .625 | 22-16-6 / .568 |
In Sunday's win over the New York Rangers, Rust and Kuhnhackl were on the ice with Sidney Crosby in the final minute while clinging to a one-goal lead. The pair combined to set up a Crosby goal to seal the win.
