The Penguins recalled Kasper Bjorkqvist from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
With so many Penguins banged up, Bjorkqvist could make his NHL debut on Tuesday. He has three goals in 15 career NHL games, including one goal in three games this season.
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Kasper Bjorkqvist News
The Penguins have signed Kasper Bjorkqvist to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Bjorkqvist was a second-round pick in 2016 and played briefly with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) after going to KooKoo (Liiga) during COVID-19. Bjorkqvist had 11 goals with 15 assists (26 points) in 44 games in Finland.
The Penguins signed Kasper Bjorkqvist to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Bjorkqvist, 21, was a second-round pick (No.61 overall) in the 2016 draft and just finished his third season at Providence College with 17 goals and 13 assists (30 points) in 42 games. The Finnish winger represented Finland at the World Juniors in 2016 and 2017, scoring two goals with two assists (four points) in 13 games.