The Pittsburgh Penguins are adding more size to their defensive depth.
According to PuckPedia, the Penguins have signed defenseman Phil Kemp to a two-year, two-way contract.
The #LetsGoPens signed 26 y/o Group 6 UFA Phil Kemp
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Year 1: NHL 775K, minors 350K, 375K guaranteed
Year 2 775/350/400
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Kemp, 26, hit the market as a Group 6 unrestricted free agent (UFA) after spending each of the last five seasons with the Edmonton Oilers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. In 56 games with the AHL squad this campaign, he recorded seven goals, 12 points, 39 penalty minutes, and a plus-5 rating.
Kemp has played in one career NHL game, which was with the Oilers during the 2023-24 season. During it, he had 2:03 of ice time.
Overall, with this move, the Penguins have brought in an experienced AHL defenseman, which is never a bad thing. The 6-foot-3 defenseman could also be a call-up candidate for Pittsburgh when injuries arise.
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