Penguins Sign Kennedy to Two-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday that they have re-signed forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract extension. Terms of the deal were not released. Kennedy was eligible for restricted free agency in 2009. Last season, his first in the NHL, Kennedy scored 10 goals and added nine assists for 19 points in 55 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also added four assists in 20 playoff games. Kennedy had been selected to play in the Young Stars game during the 2008 All-Star weekend, but was unable to play due to a bout of mononucleosis. The Kennedy signing is a good one for the Penguins, as it locks up one of their younger talents for the next couple of seasons. Kennedy has the skills to be a rugged, scoring forward, and if he is able to evolve into such a forward, the Penguins could be willing to sign him to an even longer contract in 2011.