Penguins Sign Reid McNeill To Three-Year Entry-Level Deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Reid McNeill to a three-year entry-level contract on Tuesday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Details of the deal were not included in the report.

The Penguins have since confirmed the signing.

McNeill was the Penguins's sixth-round selection (170th overall) in the 2010 NHL Draft after playing for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League during the 2009-2010 season. This past season, he suited up for the Barrie Colts of the OHL, appearing in in 51 regular-season contests for the Colts, finishing with 12 points with three goals and nine assists. He also played in 13 playoff games.

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