Valtteri Puustinen

Valtteri Puustinen

26-Year-Old Right WingRW
Colorado Avalanche
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After playing in 52 NHL games for the Pens back in 2023-24, the winger managed just 13 appearances last year, tallying a mere three points along the way. Still, the 26-year-old Finn is coming off a good campaign in the minors, having notched 16 goals and 19 helpers in 48 regular-season tilts for the Baby Pens. Puustinen is probably behind both Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty in the race for an Opening Night roster spot, but he should still be in the mix. If he can be a full-time NHL option, Puustinen could be a high-ceiling option in deeper fantasy formats. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Penguins in May of 2024.
Headed to Colorado
RWColorado Avalanche  Minors
January 20, 2026
Puustinen, alongside a 2026 seventh-round pick, were traded to the Avalanche from Pittsburgh on Tuesday in exchange for Ilya Solovyov.
ANALYSIS
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. It'll be tough for him to find a full-time role with the Avalanche, but 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.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    9:54
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:06
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
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1:26
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
It will be perhaps the most important training camp of Puustinen's professional career, as he is in line for a full-time NHL role and could even challenge for a top-six role. The Penguins haven't significantly overhauled their forward complement - adding Anthony Beauvillier while trading away Reilly Smith - which means there will be openings in the top six up for grabs. In his 52 games for Pittsburgh last year, Puustinen tallied five goals and 15 assists, including two power-play points. With a full season under his belt and, perhaps an expanded role, Puustinen could be a sneaky late-round fantasy add with a strong offensive upside.
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Scores two goals in AHL win
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
December 6, 2025
Puustinen scored twice in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 4-1 win over Hershey on Saturday.
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On waivers
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
October 2, 2025
Puustinen was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
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Optioned to AHL
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
April 18, 2025
Puustinen was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
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Nets power-play goal
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
April 11, 2025
Puustinen scored a power-play goal in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
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Recalled by team
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
April 10, 2025
Puustinen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.
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Joining Finnish national team
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
April 29, 2024
Puustinen will link up with Finland for the Euro Hockey Tour, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Monday.
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Puustinen will join the national team for what is essentially a pre-World Championship tuneup, which could clear the way for him to suit up in that competition as well. In his final game of the regular season, Puustinen was able to bring a 14-game goal drought to a close. Overall, the 24-year-old winger put together a solid rookie campaign in which he notched five goals and 15 assists in 52 contests.
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