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Penguins Sign Rising Star Finn Harding to Entry-Level Deal

3/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins have secured a promising future by signing 20-year-old defenseman Finn Harding to a three-year entry-level contract, set to begin in the 2025-26 season. Harding has shone with the Brampton Steelheads, achieving a career-high 55 points this season and setting a franchise record for assists by a defenseman, all while boasting an impressive plus-90 rating over three seasons.

History

Historical Context

The Pittsburgh Penguins' signing of 20-year-old Finn Harding echoes their historic 2005 draft of Sidney Crosby. That pivotal moment reignited Pittsburgh's hockey passion, leading to three Stanley Cups. Harding's record-setting season signals a new era, reminiscent of Crosby's early impact on the franchise's future.

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Story summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins have secured a promising future by signing 20-year-old defenseman Finn Harding to a three-year entry-level contract, set to begin in the 2025-26 season. Harding has shone with the Brampton Steelheads, achieving a career-high 55 points this season and setting a franchise record for assists by a defenseman, all while boasting an impressive plus-90 rating over three seasons.

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