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Secures first point with new team Heinen posted an assist and two hits in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth.

Impact Heinen has played in five of six games since he was called up from AHL Cleveland following a December trade with the Penguins. The helper was Heinen's first point as a Blue Jacket, giving him three points, 19 shots on net, 25 hits, 13 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 18 appearances season. The 30-year-old will compete with Mikael Pyyhtia and Zach Aston-Reese for fourth-line minutes.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Letang scores in OT in his 1,200th game to give Penguins 4-3 win against Red Wings

Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Up from AHL Heinen was called up by Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Miles Wood (leg) was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Heinen has a goal and two points in 13 appearances with Pittsburgh this season. The Blue Jackets acquired him from the Penguins on Monday in exchange for Yegor Chinakhov. Heinen was initially assigned to AHL Cleveland after the trade, and he registered an assist in one game with the Monsters before being summoned to the big club.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Penguins acquire F Yegor Chinakhov, deal Danton Heinen to Jackets Deadspin | Penguins acquire F Yegor Chinakhov, deal Danton Heinen to Jackets

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Involved in trade Columbus acquired Heinen, a 2026 second-round pick (St. Louis) and a 2027 third-round draft pick (Washington) from Pittsburgh on Monday in exchange for Yegor Chinakhov.

Impact Heinen will report to AHL Cleveland after passing through waivers Monday. He has contributed one goal, two points, 14 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and 16 hits across 13 NHL appearances this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Heinen will be placed on waivers by the Penguins, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Heinen's departure from the roster coincides with the return of Blake Lizotte from injured reserve. The 30-year-old has notched just two points in 13 games this year while averaging 11:40 of ice time per night. He will likely report to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where he has 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 12 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away goal Heinen scored a goal on three shots, added four hits and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Heinen picked up his first goal of the season and his first point in three games during his current NHL stint. Overall, the 30-year-old has collected two points, 13 shots on net, 14 hits, nine blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating over 12 NHL appearances this season. He is likely to see most of his ice time in a fourth-line role.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh

Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on T...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Penguins place star center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve with an upper-body injury

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from minors Heinen was elevated from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact Heinen's promotion comes as both Evgeni Malkin (upper body) and Blake Lizotte (undisclosed) were placed on injured reserve in corresponding moves. While the 30-year-old Heinen has performed well in the minors, 18 points in 12 games, he has struggled offensively in the NHL, recording a lone point in nine games with the Penguins.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Heinen was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

Impact Heinen has contributed one assist, 10 shots on net, seven blocked shots and eight hits in nine NHL appearances this season. He also has five goals and 14 points in 10 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first assist of campaign Heinen logged one assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Heinen's helper was his first point at the NHL level this season. Due to the numerous injuries the Penguins are dealing with, the 30-year-old has gotten a chance to fill a bottom-six role. In addition to the assist, he has nine shots on net, seven hits, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over seven outings.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up Tuesday Heinen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact The Penguins are dealing with a number of injuries up front, and Heinen will help replenish the team's depth. He can be expected to contend for bottom-six minutes while with the big club.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minor league report: Sam Poulin scores twice in Penguins win A pair of goals by forward Sam Poulin led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 3-2 win against the Bridgeport Islanders at Mohegan Sun Ar...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Draws three assists in AHL win Heinen recorded three assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 5-2 win over Hartford on Friday.

Impact Heinen has four helpers over three games with the farm team to begin the AHL campaign. He hasn't been in the minors since 2017-18, most recently earning 29 points over 79 regular-season outings in 2024-25 between the Canucks and the Penguins. Should the injury bug bite Pittsburgh, Heinen would be an experienced option for a call-up to fill a bottom-six role.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for waivers Heinen was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Of the six Penguins on waivers Thursday, Heinen might be the most surprising, considering he was part of the Marcus Pettersson trade last year. In his 28 appearances for Pittsburgh following the trade, the veteran winger notched three goals and eight helpers while averaging 12:32 of ice time. Given his wealth of NHL experience, there could be plenty of clubs willing to give Heinen a look. If he does clear, Heinen figures to link up with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins announce lineup for preseason game against Sabres The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a scheduled lineup for their final road game of the preseason, a contest against the Buffalo Sabres at the...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Penguins announce lineup for preseason game against Red Wings The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their scheduled lineup for their first home game of the preseason, a meeting with the Detroit Red Wings at...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Scores shorthanded goal Heinen scored a shorthanded goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Heinen's goal came just before a penalty expired in the third period. The 29-year-old ended a 12-game goal drought with the tally. He produced 29 points, 81 shots on net, 71 hits, 37 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 79 appearances between the Penguins and the Canucks this season. Heinen is a decent bottom-six forward at the NHL level, and that's likely the role he'll fill with the Penguins in 2025-26 as he enters a contract year.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers Tuesday Heinen picked up two assists in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Both helpers came in the third period as the Penguins pulled away. It was Heinen's first multi-point performance since Nov. 17, and the 29-year-old winger is up to eight goals and 28 points through 76 appearances this season -- giving him a shot at reaching 30 points on the campaign for the fifth time in his career.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0

Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up assist in win over Dallas Heinen logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Stars.

Impact Heinen's production has been fairly pedestrian since he was traded to Pittsburgh from Vancouver. His helper snapped a five-game slump Saturday, and he has eight points across 23 outings in his second stint with the Penguins. Overall, the 29-year-old forward is at 26 points, 76 shots on net, 78 hits, 35 blocked shots and 31 PIM across 74 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in Friday's win Heinen managed an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Heinen has a goal and two assists over his last four contests. While the 29-year-old is playing in a bottom-six role, the Penguins' recent success on offense -- they've scored 23 goals over the last five games -- has led to more players getting involved. Heinen is up to 25 points, 71 shots on net, 73 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 68 appearances between the Penguins and the Canucks this season.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought Saturday Heinen scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Heinen has a goal and an assist over his last two games. His tally Saturday was his first goal since Feb. 22 versus the Capitals. The 29-year-old's offense could continue to improve if he's able to maintain a top-six role alongside Evgeni Malkin, though that may only last as long as Thomas Novak (lower body) is out. Heinen is now at eight goals, 24 points, 70 shots on net, 71 hits and a minus-2 rating over 66 outings between the Penguins and the Canucks this season.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Karlsson's power-play goal carries Penguins past Devils, 7-3

Erik Karlsson scored a power-play goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 7-3

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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Letang scores in OT in his 1,200th game to give Penguins 4-3 win against Red Wings

Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh

Penguins place star center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve

Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0

Erik Karlsson's power-play goal carries Penguins past Devils, 7-3