Nobody Saw It Coming: This Pittsburgh Penguins Signing Might Be Their Best Yet

The Pittsburgh Penguins made quite a few additions during the 2025 NHL offseason. One move that no one noticed much and went under the radar was the signing of forward Justin Brazeau.

The 27-year-old inked a two-year, $3 million deal during the summer free agency period, which, at the time, didn't generate much buzz among fans and analysts.

However, just a few weeks into the new campaign, it's already shaping up to be one of GM Kyle Dubas' smartest offseason decisions he's possibly ever made.

Brazeau has quickly found his stride in a Penguins uniform, providing size, scoring, and energy in every corner of the ice.

Through his first seven games, he's scored five goals, added three assists, has eight points, while also registering 12 hits, and a plus-3 rating.

His performance includes a standout three-point night, with one goal and two assists, in Pittsburgh's recent 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on October 21st.

Over his last four games, Brazeau has a total of five points and continues to build chemistry with his linemates, something that must be very pleasing for head coach Dan Muse. Brazeau's early success is a promising sign for both him and the organization.

If he maintains this level of play, he could prove to be one of the most valuable free agency signings of the offseason and a crucial depth piece in Pittsburgh's push to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference. They are, after all, off to a red-hot 5-2 start.