Brayden Yager Signs Entry-Level Contract with Penguins

Brayden Yager, a 19-year-old forward from the Moose Jaw Warriors, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins after being drafted 14th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Last season, Yager achieved career highs with 35 goals and 95 points in 57 regular-season games, contributing significantly to the Warriors' WHL Championship and Memorial Cup appearance. He also demonstrated his skills on the international stage, representing Canada at the 2024 World Junior Championship. The entry-level contract allows Yager to potentially play nine NHL games this season without burning the first year of his contract, after which he is expected to return to junior hockey if he does not make the team. Additionally, Lucas Brenton, a graduated defenseman from the Warriors, has signed a one-year AHL contract with the Rockford IceHogs, marking his transition to professional hockey.