The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially signed forwards Connor Dewar and Philip Tomasino to one-year contracts that extend through the 2025-26 NHL season. The announcement was made by Kyle Dubas, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Penguins. Dewar’s contract is valued at an average annual amount of $1.1 million, while Tomasino’s carries a $1.75 million average yearly value. This move aims to strengthen the Penguins’ forward lineup as they prepare for upcoming seasons.
Philip Tomasino’s Recent Performance and Career Highlights
Philip Tomasino, aged 23, played 61 games during the 2024-25 season between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators. Throughout that period, he recorded 11 goals, 13 assists, and a total of 24 points. After his trade to Pittsburgh on November 25, Tomasino notched career-highs, scoring the fourth-most goals on the team and the second-most game-winning goals, with six to his name. Prior to joining the Penguins, Tomasino spent parts of four years with Nashville’s organization and gained valuable experience in the American Hockey League (AHL) with stints at the Milwaukee Admirals and Chicago Wolves, racking up impressive point totals over 89 games.
Before turning professional, Tomasino was active in the Ontario Hockey League, playing from 2017 to 2020 with the Oshawa Generals and Niagara IceDogs. He also represented Team Canada, achieving a silver medal at the 2021 World Junior Championship and participating in the 2019 World Under-18 Championship. His talents were initially recognized when Nashville picked him 24th overall in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft.
Connor Dewar’s Contributions and Career Journey
Connor Dewar, 26, has split the 2024-25 season between the Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs after being traded from Toronto on March 7, 2025. In 48 total games this season, Dewar scored four goals and assisted on six others, accumulating 10 points. His performance picked up notably after joining Pittsburgh, where he contributed seven points across 17 games. Dewar stands 5-foot-10 and weighs 192 pounds, bringing a versatile presence to the ice. Having competed in parts of four NHL seasons from 2021 through 2025 with Pittsburgh, Toronto, and Minnesota, he has accumulated 53 points over 238 NHL games, setting personal records in the 2023-24 season with 11 goals and 19 points.
In addition to his NHL experience, Dewar has played extensively in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies and Iowa Wild. Across 104 AHL games, he earned 61 points, balancing goals and assists. His earlier hockey development took place in the Western Hockey League, where he played four seasons and served as captain for the Everett Silvertips during his final year. Originally from The Pas, Manitoba, Dewar was drafted in the third round, 92nd overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2018 NHL Draft.
Significance of These Contracts for the Penguins’ Future
Securing both Tomasino and Dewar underlines the Pittsburgh Penguins’ commitment to building depth and skill among their forward group for the next two seasons. Tomasino’s proven ability to score game-winning goals and Dewar’s consistent point production offer solid options for the coaching staff as they aim to improve team performance. These contracts reflect a strategic approach to developing young talent acquired through recent trades and drafts, ensuring sustained competitiveness in the NHL.