The Penguins signed undrafted Czech forward Radim Zohorna to a one-year, two-way entry-level contract on Wednesday.
Zohorna's agent said in a Czech press release that eight other NHL teams were in the mix for Zohorna, but once the Penguins showed interest, "it was practically decided. ... It was clear that there was huge respect for him from this organization."
Zohorna added in the release that he was a Penguins fan when he was a child, and owned Jaromir Jagr and Marty Straka jerseys.
"I've always liked the club, so I'm so glad I'm going there," he said.