Koppanen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Koppanen spent the final few weeks of the regular season with Pittsburgh, and he recorded a goal, 40 hits and three blocked shots while averaging 13:23 of ice time over 11 appearances. Now that the NHL regular season has concluded, Koppanen should have a chance to see some extra work in the Calder Cup Playoffs.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Still with NHL club
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Koppanen hasn't been reassigned to the minors yet despite passing through waivers, and he's practicing with the team Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Koppanen could be in action versus Washington in the season finale Thursday if Kevin Hayes, who missed practice for a maintenance day, is unable to suit up. In his 10 NHL games this year, the 27-year-old Finn has generated just one goal on nine shots but dished out 34 hits to add some physicality to the roster.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Designated for waivers
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Koppanen was waived by the Penguins on Monday, per PuckPedia.
This almost certainly is a technical move that will allow the Penguins to move Koppanen down to the minors ahead of the Calder Cup Playoffs. In fact, given the injuries among Pittsburgh's forward group, Koppanen may stick around with the NHL club even if he clears and could still suit up against Washington on Thursday. In his 10 games with the Pens this season, the 27-year-old winger notched one goal on nine shots, 34 hits and three blocks while averaging 13:08 of ice time.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Summoned from minors
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Koppanen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.
Koppanen has contributed one goal, four shots on net, two blocked shots and 20 hits in six NHL outings this season. Due to the absence of Philip Tomasino (upper body), Koppanen will probably be in the lineup against Chicago on Sunday.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Returned to AHL
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Koppanen was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.
Koppanen was a healthy scratch for Saturday's game versus Dallas after playing in six straight contests. During that span, he had one goal, four shots on net, 20 hits and two blocked shots. With Evgeni Malkin (upper body) back in the lineup, Koppanen will see regular playing time in the minors.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Called up by Pittsburgh
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Koppanen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis Wednesday.
Koppanen was sent to the minors Friday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club to provide additional depth while Evgeni Malkin (upper body), Bokondji Imama (biceps) and Thomas Novak (lower body) deal with injuries. Koppanen has made five appearances for Pittsburgh this year, logging a goal, 18 hits and two blocked shots while averaging 14:21 of ice time.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Sent to minors
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Koppanen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Koppanen spent the last week and a half with the NHL club and recorded a goal, 18 hits and two blocked shots while averaging 14:21 of ice time. However, he'll head back to the minors after Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty were called up Friday.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: First NHL goal on emergency call-up
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Koppanen scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
It was a dream come true for the 27-year-old, who made his season debut after being an emergency call-up from the AHL. Koppanen deflected the Pens' first shot, and it beat Ilya Sorokin at 4:40 of the first period. It was the Finn's first NHL goal in his 10th career appearance. Great moment for the young man.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Recalled Tuesday
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Koppanen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton under emergency conditions Tuesday.
Koppanen's promotion to the NHL roster could be an indication that there is another forward injury other than Thomas Novak (lower body). The 27-year-old Koppanen has yet to get into an NHL game this year, having played exclusively in the minors for the Baby Pens. In his 53 minor-league outings, Koppanen has generated six goals and 15 helpers.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: On waiver wire
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Koppanen was waived by Pittsburgh on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Koppanen was a long shot to make the 23-man roster for Opening Night in the first place, so his waiver designation shouldn't come as a surprise. The 26-year-old Finn has managed just nine NHL games in his career, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to make much of an impact during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Up from AHL
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Koppanen was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, per the AHL's transaction list.
Koppanen was briefly sent to the minors so that he could maintain eligibility for the AHL playoffs. He has no points, four shots, three hits and two blocks in four contests with Pittsburgh this season.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Sent down Friday
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Koppanen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Koppanen's demotion is likely a technical move to make him eligible for the AHL playoffs -- he could be brought back up ahead of Saturday's clash with Boston. At this point, look for players like Koppanen to get extended looks down the stretch as the Penguins turn their attention toward the 2024-25 campaign.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Joining NHL roster
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Koppanen was elevated from AHL WIlkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.
Koppanen could be immediately pressed into service against the Jackets on Tuesday depending on the availability of Jansen Harkins (upper body). With the Penguins expected to ship out at least one forward, if not more, ahead of Friday's trade deadline, Koppanen may not have to return to the minors this season and could finish the campaign in the NHL.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Sent to AHL
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Koppanen was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Koppanen managed to play three NHL games in the last week, averaging 7:25 of ice time as a fourth liner. He was unable to hit the scoresheet. Koppanen had three goals and six points in 18 AHL games before his recall.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Back in NHL
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Koppanen was recalled from AHL Wilkes/Barre-Scranton on Saturday.
The 25-year-old winger has three goals and six points in 18 AHL games this season. He made his NHL debut last season with the Bruins, playing in five games and posting one assist.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Put on waivers
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Koppanen was put on waivers by Pittsburgh on Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.
If Koppanen clears, he will probably head to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He scored 12 goals and 35 points in 64 minor-league appearances with Providence last season. He also registered an assist and eight hits in five contests with Boston during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Penguins' Joona Koppanen: Signs with Penguins
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Koppanen signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to PuckPedia.
It's a two-way contract in 2023-24 and a one-way deal the following season. Koppanen made his NHL debut in 2022-23 with Boston, picking up one assist in five games. The 25-year-old had 12 goals and 35 points in 64 games with AHL Providence last season.
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Bruins' Joona Koppanen: Headed back to minors
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Koppanen was sent down to AHL Providence on Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
Koppanen has logged just five games at the NHL level this season, so there's a chance he won't be back ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Toronto. Even if he is recalled prior to puck drop, Koppanen could find himself sitting in the press box as a healthy scratch.
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Bruins' Joona Koppanen: Back with Boston
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Koppanen was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday.
Koppanen centered Boston's fourth line during Saturday's practice after he was briefly sent down to the minors Friday. The 24-year-old forward will get a chance to see some extended NHL action now that Tomas Nosek will be out for at least four weeks due to a foot fracture.
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Bruins' Joona Koppanen: Dropped to minors
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Koppanen was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Koppanen has six goals and 20 points through 36 AHL contests but he's been held scoreless in two NHL games. The rookie forward could be back with the big club for Sunday's tilt with San Jose.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-5, 192 lbs
Birthplace: Tampere, Finland
Age: 27
Experience: 2
Shoots: Left
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