Penguins sign D Marino to six-year extension

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman John Marino to a six-year contract extension, general manager Jim Rutherford announced Sunday.

The deal has an average annual value of $4.4 million and ties Marino, who is entering the final year of his entry-level contract, to the Penguins through the 2026-27 season.

“We are very fortunate to have a young, skilled defenseman like John in our organization,” Rutherford said in a statement. “His rookie season proved he is a top-four defenseman with great hockey sense. We were impressed with his strong defensive play and look forward to watching him develop offensively.”

Marino, 23, was a steadying force on the Penguins’ blue line last season, posting six goals and 20 assists as a rookie and finishing eighth in Calder Trophy voting. He was fourth in points among rookies in 2019-20.

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