The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Mar. 21 that goaltender Gabriel D’Aigle has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team. The agreement will begin in the 2026-27 season and continue through the 2028-29 campaign.
D’Aigle’s signing is significant for the Penguins as they look to strengthen their roster with young talent. The team has a history of notable figures including Hall of Fame players, coaches, and executives, according to the official website.
D’Aigle, who stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs 211 pounds, played in 39 games for the Victoriaville Tigres of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League during the 2025-26 season. He recorded a .908 save percentage and made more saves than any other goaltender in the league. His performance included being named QMJHL Player of the Week for his undefeated record and strong statistics during one week in November. Since Nov. 1, he posted a .920 save percentage and helped his team qualify for the playoffs.
Over four seasons with Victoriaville from 2022 to 2026, D’Aigle accumulated a record of 56-66-7 with four shutouts across 140 regular-season games. His win total ranks eighth all-time in Tigres history. Internationally, he represented Team Canada at both the Hlinka Gretzky Cup—where he won gold—and at the World Under-18 Championship—where he earned bronze.
The Penguins have achieved numerous playoff appearances and division titles over their history, demonstrating consistent competition in the National Hockey League according to their official website. The organization forms an important part of Pittsburgh’s sports culture with strong fan traditions and community ties as reported by their official website.
Home games are hosted at PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh according to information from their official website. Fenway Sports Group owns the franchise and manages its business operations as stated on their official site.
Looking ahead, D’Aigle was drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round (84th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft and will join an organization recognized for its contributions from Hall of Fame members according to their official website.
