Published: July 10, 2009 11:48 pm      

Pens reach deal with Jay McKee

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Jay McKee to a one-year contract.

The team announced the move Friday.

McKee had one goal and seven assists and 44 penalty minutes for the St. Louis Blues in 69 games last season.

The 31-year-old 6-foot-4, 203-pound defenseman has played parts of 13 seasons in the NHL with the Blues and the Buffalo Sabres.

McKee has played 740 games in the NHL, with 20 goals,

95 assists and 568 penalty minutes.