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Friday, 01 July 2011 12:00

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

One domino is removed and another is moved into place.

(Is that even a cliche?)

Within minutes of announcing they were moving on from Jaromir Jagr, the Penguins have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract worth a total of $4 million. He will have a salary cap hit of $2 million.

Kennedy, 24, appeared in 80 games and set career highs in goals (21), assists (24) and points (45).

EN Says: This is exactly what the team needed to do after moving on from Jagr. There aren't many 20-goal threats available in free agency and the team needed one from the right wing as the depth there is pretty lean.

Kennedy is never going to contend for a Rocket Richard Trophy, but 21 goals is 21 goals. He's hardly an elite sniper, but he doesn't hesitate to shoot the puck. And given how lean this free agency market is, $2 million for a 20-goal scorer is a bargain.

(Photo: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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written by Okel Dokel, July 01, 2011 - 12:11 PM

Nice job, GMRS!

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written by D Sanchez, July 01, 2011 - 12:43 PM

Great signing. Compared to what other players have been getting, this is terrific value.

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written by espo33, July 01, 2011 - 12:51 PM

I agree, great value for him. I said if he was looking for more compared to the other guys that scored 20+ goals, NO. But this is a good deal.

Pretty much the whole gang is coming back except Rupp, Talbot, Godard and Conner. I don't need to mention Kovy or Comrie...

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