The Penguins have re-signed rugged defenseman Deryk Engelland.

Engelland, who would have been an unrestriced free agent July 1, accepted a one-year deal that will pay him $500,000 if he is in the NHL and a reduced salary if he is in the minors.

Engelland, 28, had two assists and 17 penalty minutes in nine games with the Penguins during the 2009-10 season.

He is 6 feet 2, 202 pounds and plays a physical game. He had five goals, six assists and 121 penalty minutes in 71 games with the Penguins' American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre.

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