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Blake Lizotte's preseason comments resurface after new contract signing
Prior to the start of the season, Blake Lizotte commented on what it would mean to stay in Pittsburgh, and those comments resurfaced following his new deal.
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed a three-year extension with a $2.25 million AAV to lock in left-wing forward Blake Lizotte, which begins in the 2026-27 season.
Lizotte, now 28, signed with Pittsburgh as an unrestricted free agent during the 2024 offseason on a two-year deal that carries a cap hit of $1.85 million.
What Blake Lizotte has developed into
He has developed into a fourth-line center and contributes to the penalty-killing unit with his combination of grit, defensive prowess, and energy.
This year, he's seen action in 35 games, notched 10 points (five goals, five assists), and averaged around 13:57 of playing time per contest.
Currently, he paces Penguins forwards in penalty kill time at 2:32 per game and is successful on 51.4 percent of his faceoffs, winning 163 of his last 317 attempts.
Lizotte would have entered unrestricted free agency after the season. The left-handed center had also addressed his future with the organization in October, although details were not released at that point until they resurfaced now.
"I believe that God has a plan in it all. I trust him and where he ends up moving us or staying here or whatever it might be."
- Blake Lizotte
- Blake Lizotte
Why Blake Lizotte's extension is good for Dan Muse
This new contract secures Lizotte's spot in Pittsburgh's bottom-six forwards and special team units, providing coach Dan Muse with dependable depth and experience.
This contract also marks the organization's confidence in the continued development of Lizotte.
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