Trevor van Riemsdyk Joins Penguins, Cites Championship Culture and Leadership

After signing a two-year, $8 million free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins this summer, veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk is drawing parallels between his new club and the Washington Capitals. The 35-year-old Stanley Cup champion praised the winning culture cultivated by core veterans like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Joining alongside former Capitals teammate Hendrix Lapierre, van Riemsdyk expressed confidence in Pittsburgh's competitive approach to rebuilding.