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Dubas adds another former Toronto player, Penguins sign Johnsson

Andreas Johnsson San Jose Sharks left wing Andreas Johnsson (18) during an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (Jeff Chiu/AP)

PITTSBURGH — Add another former Kyle Dubas player to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Friday evening, the Penguins signed LW Andreas Johnsson to an NHL contract. The one-year deal carries an $800,000 AAV.

The Penguins also signed Noel Acciari, whom Dubas acquired as the Toronto Maple Leafs GM near the 2023 NHL trade deadline on July 1.

Johnsson, 28, was a member of the 2017-18 Toronto Marlies, which won the Calder Cup, and Dubas was the GM. Johnsson played three seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, In his six-year career, Johnsson has played 259 games and scored 116 points (48-68-116).

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