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Penguins Sign Physical Forward Okuliar
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 117
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Summary
Penguins pull off a swift trade-and-sign move, ditching prospect defenseman Emil Pieniniemi then landing gritty forward Oliver Okuliar on a one-year, $850K deal. The 26-year-old Slovak, known for his physical play and fiery Olympic moments—including calling Tkachuk brothers “scumbags”—brought energy and scoring (15G, 14A in SHL) to Skellefteå’s championship run. After a solid AHL stint with Charlotte, Okuliar now joins Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as depth at center, filling a void left by Koppanen’s departure. A veteran with NHL experience, he’s poised to add toughness and grit to Pittsburgh’s roster. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d70253ae92c1ea9d