Valtteri Puustinen - NHL News & Rumors

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sidney Crosby And Valtteri Puustinen Strike For Two Goals In 23 Seconds

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

Sent to AHL Puustinen was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact This is likely a paper move to keep Puustinen eligible for the AHL playoffs and he should be recalled ahead of Saturday's game in Boston. Puustinen has two goals and 11 assists in 31 NHL games this season. He has five goals and 11 points in 23 games with the Baby Pens this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs power-play assist Puustinen notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Puustinen set up Lars Eller on the Penguins' second goal. the 24-year-old Puustinen has a point in five of his last six games, earning a goal and four assists in that span. He's up to 13 points (two on the power play), 49 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 28 outings overall. The Finn appears set to stick in a top-six role until one of Jake Guentzel (upper body) or Bryan Rust (upper body) returns, assuming Guentzel isn't traded before the deadline.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper Puustinen provided an assist and fired four shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Puustinen has quietly put together a four-game point streak (one goal, three assists). The winger has moved up to the second line with the Penguins thinned out by injuries to Jake Guentzel (upper body) and Bryan Rust (upper body). Puustinen has 12 points, 46 shots on net and a plus-8 rating over 26 NHL appearances this season. He is mostly a scoring-only option in deeper fantasy formats, but he may be worth a look while filling a larger role.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to NHL Puustinen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Puustinen was brought up as extra forward depth with Jake Guentzel (upper body) going on long-term injured reserve. In 21 NHL outings this season, Puustinen has eight points and 33 shots on goal, mainly in a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Puustinen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday

Impact Puustinen has picked up one goal, seven assists and 33 shots on net in 21 NHL appearances this campaign. He also has five goals and 10 points in 18 AHL outings this season. The 24-year-old forward might be brought back up by the big club after the All-Star break.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal in win Puustinen scored his first career NHL goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 7-0 rout of the Islanders.

Impact He also chipped in three shots on net, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating. Puustinen has been productive since joining the NHL roster Dec. 8, collecting six points in eight games while seeing some power-play time, but his ceiling his limited by his bottom-six role -- the 24-year-old saw less ice time at even strength Wednesday (8:13) than any other Pittsburgh player.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Puustinen will join the team from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Puustinen has played in just one NHL game in his career but could be in the mix to face the Panthers on Friday. There are likely two spots available in the lineup for Puustinen, Johnny Gruden and Marc Johnstone as the Penguins try to shake up their bottom-six. Even if Puustinen does play Friday, he is unlikely to stick with the Penguins long-term and figures to play most of his games in the minors this year.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Puustinen (upper body) has two points over three games since returning for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Impact Puustinen will likely continue to see a significant role for the Baby Pens, which could lead to the 24-year-old eventually rising to the NHL roster.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out week-to-week Puustinen (upper body) is considered week-to-week for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Taylor Haase of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Puustinen was hurt Sunday and will be out for a while. The forward was possibly in contention for a call-up with the Penguins needing better fourth-line options, but this injury likely changes that.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year pact Puustinen signed a one-year, two-way contract with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Impact Puustinen notched 24 goals and 59 points in 72 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old forward picked up an assist in his NHL debut with Pittsburgh on March 11, 2022 versus Vegas. Puustinen is likely to spend most, if not all, of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins promote fast-rising prospect Valtteri Puustinen, who has coach Mike Sullivan excited BOSTON – With Evgeni Malkin going on the NHL’s COVID list Monday, taking another forward away from coach Mike Sullivan, the Penguins were pu...

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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