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Lukas Bengtsson's "European Assignment Clause" doesn't mean NHL or bust

The Penguins newest European defenseman has a European out-clause in his contract, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's going to exercise it.

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed 22-year old Swedish defenseman Lukas Bengtsson earlier this summer, it seemed like a great thing. Though a bit on the small side, the young player distinguished himself in his home country's top league as a great skating, puck moving defenseman.

Lately, one little detail has been noticed and is sticking in the craw of Pens fans. The great website General Fanager (citing themselves) reports that Bengtsson has a "European Assignment Clause" in his two year NHL entry level contract.