The Penguins lost another core part of their organization on Saturday afternoon when Chris Kunitz left to take a one-year, $2 million deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Kunitz, a four-time Stanley Cup winner, had been with the Penguins since 2008-09, when he arrived via trade from Anaheim.
The 6-foot, 195-pound left wing had nine goals and 29 points in 71 games this past season.
In his Penguins career, Kunitz produced 169 goals and 388 points in 569 games.
He's already the fifth member of last year's team to leave the organization, joining Marc-Andre Fleury (Vegas), Nick Bonino (Nashville), Trevor Daley (Detroit) and Ron Hainsey (Toronto).
Kunitz leaving means the Penguins will need a new alternate captain, a role that could be assumed by either Kris Letang or Patric Hornqvist.
