On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they've signed defenceman John Marino to a six-year contract extension worth $26.4 million ($4.4 million AAV). Marino has one year remaining on his entry level contract, before the extension kicks in for the 2021-22 season. Marino will remain under contract with Pittsburgh until after the 2026-27 season.
"We are very fortunate to have a young, skilled defenseman like John in our organization," General Manager Jim Rutherford said. "His rookie season proved he is a top-four defenseman with great hockey sense. We were impressed with his strong defensive play and look forward to watching him develop offensively."
Marino, 23, was drafted in the sixth round, 154th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. In July of 2019, the Penguins acquired Marino from the Oilers in exchange for a conditional 2021 sixth round pick.
During his rookie season with the Penguins, Marino tallied 26 points (6 G, 20 A), 20 penalty minutes, and was a +17 in 56 regular season games. In 4 playoff games, he had 1 point (1 A), 2 penalty minutes, and was a -1 as Pittsburgh lost in the qualifying round against the Montreal Canadiens.
Prior to turning pro, Marino spent three seasons at Harvard University. In 101 career NCAA games, Marino put up 42 points (7 G, 35 A), 54 penalty minutes, and was a +38.
The Penguins have re-signed defenseman John Marino to a six-year contract extension.
The deal begins in 2021.22 and runs through the 2026.27 season, with an AAV of $4.4 million.
Marino has one year remaining on his entry-level deal.
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