Rust signed a six-year, $30.75 million extension with the Penguins on Saturday.
Rust's deal carries a cap hit of $5.125 million, which is solid value for a player with 50-plus points in two of his last three seasons. The 30-year-old winger's deal kicks in next season. He had 24 goals, 34 assists, 43 hits and 180 shots on net while playing in a top-six role for the Penguins in 2021-22. With his new contract signed, Rust will likely continue to play no lower than the second line as a key supporting part of the Penguins' scoring forwards.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Puts together third 20-goal season
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Rust reached the 20-goal threshold for the third straight season, tallying a career-high 58 points in 60 games this year.
Rust will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will undoubtedly be eager to cash in his offensive upside after earning just $3.5 AVV over the last three years. Whether the Penguins can keep the 30-year-old winger could depend on what the organization decides to do regarding new deals for Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin. Rust should be a top-end fantasy target in a top-six role regardless of where he lands next season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Notches power-play helper
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Rust posted a power-play assist, four shots on goal and four PIM in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 7.
Rust fed Jake Guentzel for a highlight-reel tally in the second period. While the Penguins' season is over, Rust brought quality in the playoffs with two goals and six helpers in seven outings. The 30-year-old winger had a career-high 58 points with 180 shots on net and a plus-7 rating in just 60 regular-season contests. He'll get his first taste of unrestricted free agency if he doesn't sign a new contract with the Penguins prior to July 13.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Finds twine in loss
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Rust scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers in Game 6.
Rust has gotten on the scoresheet in five of the Penguins' six postseason contests so far. He has a pair of goals, five helpers and 21 shots on net while playing in a top-line role.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Monster stat line in Game 1
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Rust had a power-play goal, two assists and nine shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 triple-overtime Game 1 win over the Rangers.
All three of Rust's points came in the second period, but he was noticeable throughout the remainder of the night as well. Rust picked up secondary helpers on both of Jake Guentzel's goals, then converted a tap-in on a 5-on-3 to tie the score at three. He almost won the game in the second overtime, ringing a shot off the post from in close, but Rust ultimately had to settle for a three-point night.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: All clear Thursday
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Rust (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Thursday against the Islanders, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Rust was considered a game-time decision with a minor illness. He'll slot into his usual top-six role and avoid missing any time. The 29-year-old winger has 24 goals and 58 points through 53 games this season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Game-time call versus Isles
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Rust (illness) is considered a game-time decision against the Islanders on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Rust was forced to leave Tuesday's clash with New York after just 1:04 of ice time as he was unable to continue due to illness. If the 29-year-old winger is unable to go, the Penguins would likely need to bring up a player or two from the minors or roll with seven defensemen. For his part, Rust should be a lock for a top-six role and No. 1 power-play unit if cleared to play.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Departs with illness
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Rust (illness) left Tuesday's game versus the Islanders in the first period.
Head coach Mike Sullivan revealed after the game that the Penguins have a number of players attempting to play through illnesses, but Rust wasn't able to Tuesday. He took just two shifts in the contest, and he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's rematch at home against the Islanders.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Scores goal against Avs
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Rust scored a goal on five shots versus Colorado on Tuesday.
Rust has just two goals in his last five games despite putting 21 shots on net over that stretch. Back up on the top line with Sidney Crosby, the 29-year-old Rust has already reached the 20-goal mark for the third consecutive year and is poised for a significant pay raise when he hits free agency this offseason.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Three points against Detroit
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Rust scored a power-play goal and added two assists, one also coming with the man advantage, in Sunday's 11-2 rout of the Red Wings.
The 29-year-old continues to thrive while skating alongside Sidney Crosby. Rust has three multi-point performances in the last four games. and on the season he's up to 22 goals and 55 points through 45 contests -- leaving him one point shy of tying his career high.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Four points in two nights
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Rust dished out two assists -- one on the power play -- in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Buffalo.
Rust delivered his second multi-point performance in as many nights, and he had four shots to boot in each game. The winger's back on track following a four-game goal drought during which he picked up only one point. Rust has been moved off Sidney Crosby's line for now, but skating alongside Evgeni Malkin at even strength and both Malkin and Crosby on the power play isn't a bad gig.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Two-point effort Tuesday
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Rust scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
The 29-year-old remains on a career-best scoring pace. Rust has four multi-point performances in the last 10 games, and he's reached the 50-point plateau for the second time in his career, racking up 21 goals and 50 points through 42 contests.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Reaches 20-goal plateau
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Rust scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.
The 29-year-old continues to roll, and Rust has two goals and five points over the course of a modest three-game point streak. The tally was his 20th of the campaign, a mark he's reached in three straight seasons, and he's up to a remarkable 47 points in only 37 games.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Rounds up two points
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Rust recorded a goal and an assist across 20:43 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
Rust made his presence felt on both ends of the ice; he also tied a season high with three hits. The 29-year-old has reaped the benefits of playing alongside the red-hot Sidney Crosby on the top line of late, as Rust has racked up two goals and six assists of his own during Crosby's ongoing seven-game point streak.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Piles up shots, helpers
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Rust had two assists -- one on the power play -- and eight shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Rust was instrumental in Pittsburgh's third-period comeback from a 2-1 deficit, assisting on Evgeni Malkin's game-tying, power-play marker and Sidney Crosby's game-winner with 2:14 remaining. He also led all skaters in shots, coming one shy of his Feb. 1 season high. Rust's up to 42 points in 33 games.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Two-point effort in loss
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Rust scored a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
After being held off the scoresheet in the last two games, Rust roared back with his eighth multi-point performance in the last 14 contests. He's racked up nine goals and 19 points over that stretch, and the 29-year-old remains in the midst of a breakout campaign skating on Pittsburgh's top line with Sidney Crosby.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Point streak up to five games
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Rust scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
Rust tallied just 36 seconds into the third period, and he also assisted on Jake Guentzel's empty-netter. During his five-game point streak, Rust has seven goals and two assists. The winger continues to thrive in a top-line role that's seen him produce 17 goals, 37 points, 91 shots on net and a plus-11 rating in just 27 appearances this season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Another multi-point performance
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Rust scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Bruins.
The 29-year-old's career year continues. Rust has reeled off three straight multi-point performances and six in his last nine games, boosting his production on the season to 15 goals and 34 points through only 25 contests.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Lights lamp twice on power play
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Rust scored two power-play goals in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.
His second tally early in the second period gave the Penguins a 3-2 lead, but they couldn't solve Ilya Samsonov the rest of the night. Rust has posted back-to-back two-goal performances, and on the season he has a remarkable 14 goals and 32 points in only 24 games.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Lights lamp twice in loss
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Rust scored two goals, one on the power play, in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Kings.
Both tallies came in the third period as Rust pulled the Penguins out of a 3-1 hole, but the team couldn't find a go-ahead goal. It's a fitting way for the 29-year-old to wrap up a massive January that's seen him deliver 10 goals and 21 points in only 11 games.
