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.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
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Assigned to AHL Heinen was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 5-0APRIL 9 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 7-3MARCH 15 • Associated Press
Danton Heinen scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils
MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE
Nabs helper in win Heinen recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blues.
Impact Since he was traded to the Penguins from the Canucks, Heinen has five points over 14 outings. He's also starting to see some top-six minutes alongside Evgeni Malkin on the second line, which could boost Heinen's offense late in the season. Overall, Heinen has 23 points, 68 shots on net, 70 hits, 31 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 65 appearances this season.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Tickles twine Saturday Heinen tallied a goal and three shots during Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Capitals.
Impact Since being acquired from Vancouver on Jan. 31, Heinen has two points in five games with the Penguins. The 29-year-old has registered 19 points in 51 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, but he needs an increased offensive role to improve his fantasy value.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Tickles twine Saturday Heinen tallied a goal and three shots during Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Capitals.
Impact Heinen now has two points in five games with the Penguins since returning to Pittsburgh as part of a Jan. 31 trade with Vancouver. The 29-year-old has managed 19 points in 51 games thus far in the 2024-25 campaign, but he will need a more signifiant offensive role to improve his fantasy value.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
First point since trade Heinen notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.
Impact Heinen ended his eight-game point drought. This was also his first helper in four appearances since the Canucks traded him to the Penguins in the Marcus Pettersson deal. Heinen is at 19 points, 55 shots on net, 57 hits, 28 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 55 appearances this season. The 29-year-old forward is likely to continue filling a middle-six role for the Penguins, but he's unlikely to score enough to be a strong fantasy option.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Sidney Crosby scores in 4th straight game in the Penguins' 3-0 victory over the Predators
Sidney Crosby scored in his fourth straight game, Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on...FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press
Stars acquire Granlund and Ceci from the Sharks in the latest move in flurry of NHL trades
The Dallas Stars have acquired center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in the latest in a flurry of trades around the NHLFEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press
Reunion in Steel City Heinen was traded to the Penguins from the Canucks on Friday, along with Vincent Desharnais, Melvin Fernstrom and a conditional first-round pick, in exchange for Marcus Pettersson...
Impact Heinen will get a second stint in Pittsburgh after playing there in 2021-22 and 2022-23. He earned 55 points over 141 contests during his time with the Penguins, and he'll likely slot back into a third-line role. Heinen had trouble carving out a significant role over 51 games with the Canucks, accumulating 18 points 44 shots on net, 50 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. The 29-year-old is getting a downgrade in team situation, but he should still be a regular in the Penguins' lineup once he links up with the team.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers get center J.T. Miller from Canucks in multiplayer deal
The New York Rangers have acquired veteran center JFEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press
Canucks hold Ovechkin in check, beat Washington 2-1 to end Capitals' winning streak at 6
Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat NHL-leading Washington 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 20 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s...JANUARY 26 • Associated Press
