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Penguins Add to Defensive Depth with Young Blueliner Ilya Solovyov | Pittsburgh Penguins The Penguins added to their defensive depth this week, acquiring Ilya Solovyov from Colorado in exchange for Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 s...

JANUARY 21 • NHL.COM

Headed to Colorado Puustinen, alongside a 2026 seventh-round pick, were traded to the Avalanche from Pittsburgh on Tuesday in exchange for Ilya Solovyov.

Impact In the midst of his seventh season in the Penguins' organization, Puustinen will move to Colorado following Tuesday's trade. While he didn't crack Pittsburgh's lineup this season, he has been productive with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording 26 points across 35 games. While it'll be tough for him to find a full-time role with the Avalanche, he might be able to join the NHL squad at some point this season due to the team's plethora of current injuries on the wing.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two goals in AHL win Puustinen scored twice in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 4-1 win over Hershey on Saturday.

Impact Puustinen doubled his goal total for the year with this effort. He had been limited to just two helpers over his previous eight contests. On the year, Puustinen is at four goals and 10 assists through 18 appearances. The 26-year-old may struggle to get a call-up this year, as the Penguins have pivoted to auditioning younger players for spots with the big club.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Puustinen was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Puustinen appears to have been edged out for a roster spot by the likes of Avery Hayes, Tristan Broz and Filip Hallander, all of whom remain on the Penguins' roster for the time being. Who makes the Opening Night roster will likely become clearer after the team's preseason finale versus the Sabres on Friday, but Puustinen is not part of that group, as evidenced by his demotion.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to AHL Puustinen was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Puustinen managed a pair of goals and an assist in 13 NHL games this season. The 25-year-old Finn had 16 goals and 19 assists over 47 AHL games this season, before his recall.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins forward Valtteri Puustinen seeks more 'unlikely' goals near the net Scoring goals has never been a problem for Valtteri Puustinen, at least not in the American Hockey League or the Liiga in his native Finland...

APRIL 12, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Nets power-play goal Puustinen scored a power-play goal in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Puustinen was called up Thursday after the Penguins ruled out five forwards for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old winger will get a chance to prove himself again at the NHL level. He's managed three points, including two power-play goals, as well as seven shots on net, six hits, five blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 11 appearances this season. Puustinen put up 20 points in 50 outings in 2023-24, so there is a little scoring potential in his game.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby, Malkin help Penguins rally from 2 goals down to beat Devils 4-2

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from two goals down and beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Valtteri Puustinen scores a powerplay goal against the New Jersey Devils

APRIL 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Emil Bemstrom, Vasily Ponomarev, And Valtteri Puustinen From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have recalled forwards Emil Bemstrom, Valtteri Puustinen, and Vasily Ponomarev from their AHL affilia...

APRIL 10, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Penguins recall trio of forwards from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton With three games remaining in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a handful of transactions with their American Hockey League a...

APRIL 10, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Recalled by Pittsburgh Puustinen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Puustinen has made 10 appearances for Pittsburgh this year, racking up a goal, an assist, five hits and five blocked shots while averaging 9:53 of ice time. He was sent to the AHL in late November after going unclaimed on waivers, but he should provide additional depth for the NHL club over the final week of the regular season.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minor league report: Penguins, Rutger McGroarty tame Wolf Pack A goal and two assists by forward Rutger McGroarty led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 7-1 win against the Hartford Wolf Pack at the...

MARCH 8, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Waived by Pittsburgh Puustinen was placed on waivers Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Puustinen hasn't suited up for the Pens since Nov. 15, and he'll report to AHL Wilkes Barre/Scranton if he goes unclaimed on waivers. The 25-year-old appears to be a casualty of the Penguins trading for Philip Tomasino in exchange for a draft pick from the Predators on Monday. Puustinen provided a goal and an assist over 10 games for the Penguins.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies helper in loss Puustinen notched an assist in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Stars.

Impact Puustinen has played in seven of the last eight games due to various injuries among the Penguins' forwards. He could continue to be a regular in the lineup since Cody Glass (concussion), Kevin Hayes (upper body) and Matt Nieto (knee) are not considered close to a return. Puustinen has two points, five shots on net, five blocked shots, four PIM, three hits and a minus-3 rating over eight outings in a bottom-six role. Until the 25-year-old shows more on offense or moves up the lineup, he's unlikely to be a factor in most fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MTL@PIT: Montembeault with a great save against Valtteri Puustinen | Montréal Canadiens MTL@PIT: Montembeault with a great save against Valtteri Puustinen

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • NHL.COM

Scores power-play goal Tuesday Puustinen scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Puustinen found the back of the net in the power play during the first period, but he didn't do much else the rest of the way. This was his first shot of the campaign in three appearances, so he's not likely to be a major contributor on offense for the Penguins in his bottom-six role.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins opening night roster: Rutger McGroarty, Valtteri Puustinen make the cut; Bryan Rust to IR The weeks of speculation are over, as the Penguins announced their 23-man opening night roster on Monday. Notably not on the roster is Bryan...

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Valtteri Puustinen, other Penguins roster hopefuls make final case in preseason win in Columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio — Prior to Thursday’s preseason game at Nationwide Arena, coach Mike Sullivan acknowledged this might be the last audition fo...

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Secures two-year deal Puustinen inked a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Penguins on Friday.

Impact Puustinen saw action in 52 games for Pittsburgh this year in which he generated five goals and 15 assists. With a new deal in hand, the 24-year-old winger should be in contention for a middle-six role heading into the 2024-25 campaign. If he can play regular minutes at the NHL level, Puustinen should be capable of challenging for the 30-point threshold next year.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Valtteri Puustinen to a Two-Year Contract | Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Valtteri Puustinen to a two-year contract, it was announced today by President of Hockey Oper...

MAY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

Heads to minors Puustinen was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Pittsburgh's season is over, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has secured a playoff berth. Puustinen recorded five goals and 20 points in 52 NHL outings this year. He also has five goals and 11 points in 23 appearances with the minor-league club.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in loss Puustinen scored a goal on three shots in a 5-4 loss to the Islanders on Wednesday.

Impact Puustinen was able to bring a 14-game goal drought to a close in the season finale. The 24-year-old winger played in 52 NHL games this year in which he generated five goals, 15 assists and 40 hits while averaging 11:45 of ice time. Puustinen will need a new contract before the 2024-25 campaign but should be back with the Pens considering he is a restricted free agent.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Thursday Puustinen picked up an assist in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Washington.

Impact Pusstinen was able to end a four-game pointless steak, though he remains mired in a nine-game goal drought dating back to March 17 versus Detroit. During his goalless streak, the 24-year-old winger has been averaging just 11:37 of ice time, which certainly won't improve his chances of bending the twine any time soon.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'He's an NHL player': Valtteri Puustinen solidifying his status with Penguins DALLAS — As the Penguins play out the strings of a woeful season while clinging to faint playoff hopes, the focus will inevitably shift to t...

MARCH 23, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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Crosby, Malkin help Penguins rally from 2 goals down to beat Devils 4-2