Breaking: Yet another RFA signs at the opening of training camp

This just in, the Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed restricted free agent Marcus Pettersson to a one year contract worth just over $874,000.

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The 23 year old Pettersson was acquired by the Penguins from the Anaheim Ducks last season in exchange for forward Daniel Sprong. In 84 games split between the Penguins and the Ducks last season put up two goals and 27 points. 

"Marcus is a smart, reliable defenseman who improved our defensive corps after coming over from Anaheim last year," said Penguins GM Jim Rutherford in a prepared statement. "We are fortunate to have a good, young defenseman of his caliber in our top-six."

The 6-foot-3, 177-pound Pettersson also had the distinction of playing in 84 regular season games during the 2018-19 season. He became just the eleventh player since 1995-96 (when the NHL switched to an 82-game format) to play in 84 contests. He also skated in all four of Pittsburgh's 2019 playoff games, recording his first playoff point (assist) in Game 3 of the First Round against the New York Islanders.

Pettersson was drafted 38th overall in 2014 NHL Draft by Anaheim. He made his North American debut with the Ducks during the 2017-18 season, recording one goal and three assists in 22 games. He also skated in 44 games for the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League, recording the team's second highest plus-minus (+7) while also providing 14 assists. Pettersson also dressed for all four of Anaheim's playoff games.