The Pittsburgh Penguins are adding more size and grit to their forward group.
According to TSN's Darren Dreger, the Penguins have signed forward Justin Brazeau to a two-year, $3 million contract. Starting next season, the 6-foot-6 winger will have a $1.5 million cap hit.
Justin Brazeau signs 2 years at $1.5 mil per with the Penguins.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
Brazeau has the potential to be a nice addition to the Penguins' bottom six. When playing at his best, he provides decent secondary offensive production and a good amount of grit. Furthermore, he also works on the power play because of his net front presence ability.
Brazeau recorded 11 goals, 22 points, and 123 hits in 76 games this season split between the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild. He also appeared in six playoff games for the Wild, posting two assists and a plus-1 rating.
Overall, this is a solid depth move for the Penguins. Brazeau should give their bottom six a bit of a boost, and it will be intriguing to see what kind of campaign he has in 2025-26 from here.
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