The Penguins' prospect pool took a significant hit on Friday.
The Swedish Hockey League club Timra IK announced on Friday that forward Filip Hallander signed a five-year contract that runs through the 2027-28 season.
Hallander, 22, was in the final year of his entry-level contract with the Penguins and was set to become a restricted free agent this summer. Qualifying offers to restricted free agents have not been extended yet. The Penguins still could make Hallander a qualifying offer and retain his North American rights until he turns 27, but given the length of Hallander's contract in Sweden, it would be pointless to do so.