Penguins sign Ryan Haggerty, place him on waivers

Ryan-Haggerty

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ryan Haggerty (56) has his stick knocked away by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Joe Hicketts (2) during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson/AP)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Ryan Haggerty to a two-year, two-way contract worth $675,000 per year at the NHL level.

The team has also placed the forward on waivers.

Haggerty had 16 goals and 37 points in 47 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season.

The 25-year-old will report back there again should he go unclaimed.

The Stamford, Conn., native had previously spent time in the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks organizations after going undrafted.

September 25, 2018

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Ryan Haggerty
SIGNED BY
Pittsburgh Penguins
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$675,000
TOTAL
$1.35 million

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