The Penguins signed Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, two-way contract.
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1-year, $850,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. $425,000 Guaranteed. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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2026-06-16T03:59:00.000Z
The Penguins Oliver Okuliar from the Panthers for Emil Pieniniemi.
Okuliar was an undrafted free agent who has played one season in North America (2024-25) since signing with the Florida Panthers in April 2024. He spent the 2025-26 season in the Swedish Hockey League with Skellefteå AIK, recording 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 46 regular-season games. He also finished second on the team in playoff scoring with 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists), helping Skellefteå AIK capture its fifth Le Mat Trophy as SHL champions in club history.
Florida has signed Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, entry-level contract.
Okuliar is a 24-year-old undrafted forward from Slovakia. He has spent the last two seasons playing with Hradec Kralove (Czech) and scored 45 points (24G / 21A) in 52 games in the 2023-24 campaign.