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Penguins Sign Wotherspoon, Aim to End Playoff Drought

8/12/2025

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Pittsburgh Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas is taking decisive action to resolve the team's left-side defense struggles after a disappointing three-year playoff drought. He secured defenseman Parker Wotherspoon on a two-year, $2 million contract, alongside Caleb Jones and Alexander Alexeyev. At 27, Wotherspoon is eager to make a meaningful impact and propel the Penguins back to the postseason.

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Pittsburgh Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas is taking decisive action to resolve the team's left-side defense struggles after a disappointing three-year playoff drought. He secured defenseman Parker Wotherspoon on a two-year, $2 million contract, alongside Caleb Jones and Alexander Alexeyev. At 27, Wotherspoon is eager to make a meaningful impact and propel the Penguins back to the postseason.