Penguins Re-Sign Veterans Craig Adams & Bill Guerin

The Pittsburgh Penguins locked two important parts of their 2009 Stanley Cup winning team by resigning right wing Craig Adams to a two-year contract worth $1.1 million and right wing Bill Guerin to a one-year contract worth $2 million. Adams' contract averages out to $550,000 per season. The Penguins acquired both players at the 2009 trade deadline. Adams was claimed off waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks, while Guerin was acquired from the New York Islanders in exchange for a conditional draft pick in 2009. In 45 games last season with the Blackhawks and Penguins, Adams scored two goals and five assists for seven points. In 78 games last season with the Islanders and Penguins, Guerin scored 21 goals and 27 assists for 48 points and 81 penalty minutes. These are both excellent signings for the Penguins, as Adams and Guerin played well for the team at the end of last season and into the playoffs, especially in the Stanley Cup Finals. Adams provides the Penguins with lots of physical, two-way play, while Guerin brings lots of veteran leadership, offensive talent, and toughness. These two signings will definitely help Pittsburgh stay near the top of the standings next season. Look for Adams to play more of the two-way hockey he did against the Red Wings in the Finals and look for Guerin to be playing alongside Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin on the Penguins' scoring lines.