Penguins Sign Defenseman Jay McKee to One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins added some veteran depth to their blueline last Friday by signing defenseman Jay McKee to a one-year contract worth $800,000. McKee had his contract bought out by the St. Louis Blues on June 29 due in large part to his injury history. He still had one more year on his old contract. In 69 games last season with the Blues, he scored one goal and seven assists for eight points. In 740 career games with the Blues and Buffalo Sabres, he has 20 goals and 95 assists for 115 points. This is a decent and affordable signing for the Penguins, as McKee brings lots of defensive depth to the blueline. He will also bring plenty of grit, veteran depth, and great shot-blocking skills to the defending Stanley Cup champions next season.