Pittsburgh Penguins add Trevor van Riemsdyk and Nikita Kuzmenko to boost 2026‑27 roster

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two‑year contract worth an average $4 million per season and acquired forward Nikita Kuzmenko from the Los Angeles Kings. The moves are intended to shore up the team’s defensive depth and add scoring firepower for the 2026‑27 campaign, following a period of roster volatility and injuries.

Both players will relocate to Pennsylvania, bringing tax‑planning and housing considerations, while the acquisitions also impact the club’s salary‑cap strategy and local market activity such as luxury‑real‑estate demand and merchandise sales.