Valtteri Puustinen

Valtteri Puustinen

25-Year-Old Right WingRW

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

2024 Stats

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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. Read Past Outlooks

Shoots Right

Height 5'10"

DOB 6/4/1999

Born Kuopio, Finland

Drafted 7th Rd, #203 Overall in 2019

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Supplies helper in loss

RWPittsburgh Penguins

November 12, 2024

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

ANALYSIS
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) aren't considered close to returning. 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.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

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9:56
Average Power Play TOI:
1:14
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Scores power-play goal Tuesday

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October 30, 2024

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

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Secures two-year deal

RWPittsburgh Penguins

May 10, 2024

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

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Heads to minors

RWPittsburgh Penguins

April 18, 2024

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

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Scores goal in loss

RWPittsburgh Penguins

April 18, 2024

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

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Snags helper Thursday

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April 5, 2024

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

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Latest Fantasy Rumors

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Joining Finnish national team

RWPittsburgh Penguins

April 29, 2024

Puustinen will link up with Finland for the Euro Hockey Tour, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Monday.

ANALYSIS
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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