The Penguins' decision to sign this defenseman has paid off big time.
The Pittsburgh Penguins brought in several new players during the 2025 NHL offseason. Among them was defenseman Parker Wotherspoon, as the Penguins signed him to a two-year, $2 million contract.
This signing did not get a ton of attention when it was announced, as Wotherspoon was primarily a depth defenseman during his time with the Boston Bruins. However, since joining the Penguins, the left-shot blueliner has taken his game to a new level in a major way.
Wotherspoon has been fantastic for the Penguins this season, and the truth is in his stats. In 70 games this season with Pittsburgh, he has set new career highs with three goals, 23 assists, 26 points, 103 blocks, and 147 hits. He also has a plus-12 rating.
Wotherspoon is not slowing down as the season carries on, either. In his last five games alone, the 28-year-old defenseman has recorded six assists. With this, Wotherspoon has been playing some strong hockey for the Penguins down the stretch.
Wotherspoon's excellent play this season has also helped him find a home on the Penguins' top pairing and penalty kill. With this, he has certainly become a big part of the Penguins' blueline, and it is clear that they made the right decision signing him.