Kapanen had filed for arbitration, so if the two sides couldn't work out an agreement then he would have had a hearing. He had 11 goals and 32 points in 79 contests in 2021-22.

Kapanen is coming off a three-year, $9.6 million contract. He struggled in 2021-22 with 11 goals and 32 points in 79 games. Kapanen also had 129 shots and 110 hits, while averaging 14:32 of ice time per contest.

Kapanen's offer will be $840,000 allowing the Penguins to get compensation if the RFA signs elsewhere and the Pens do not match. Kapanen was selected 22nd overall by Pittsburgh in 2014, traded to Toronto and then traded back to the Penguins after playing parts of five seasons with the Maple Leafs. He has played the last two years with Pittsburgh, scoring 11 times and adding 21 assists last season in 79 contests. 

Kapanen will be scratched for the contest. He has posted just one assist in his past 12 outings.