PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 12 Ville Koivunen

TRENDINGNFL camp updatesRussell Westbrook retiresReport: Lakers being sold for $12BCowboys, at $15.5B, top NFL valuations29 Days of Fantasy: CameoStory by PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 11: Ville Koivunen #41 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck as Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Washington Capitals defends in the first period during the game at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jim RixnerThu, August 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPucks N'at Podcast: Does The Koivunen Contract Set A Precedent For Penguins?In this clip from Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies break down Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal, whether it will age well for the Penguins, and what kind of precedent it might set for other "betting on potential" contracts for younger players moviThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins3 Penguins Thoughts: Dubas Divided, ResolutionsJustin Brazeau scored 18 goals with 36 points last season in a career breakout but does not appear to have […] The post 3 Penguins Thoughts: Dubas Divided, Resolutions appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins' Prospect Headlines List Of NCAA Players On Verge Of Unrestricted Free AgencyOne Penguins' prospect from the Jake Guentzel trade has already declared his intent to part ways from the organization.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsAdvertisementAdvertisementWhere Could Matt Savoie's Next Contract Fall?Matt Savoie enters an important season as his contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season, and he becomes an RFA. 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Per Ottawa’s GM Steve Staois, the Penguins had called and offered an unidentified roster player in order to get the Sens’ pick. The clip shows Staios fielding […]SB NationPittsburgh Penguins Intriguing Incomplete Trade with SenatorsThe curious element of this is who Pittsburgh could have been dangling. The second element of this is, excluding the Markus Ruck interest, why they were dangling that particular player. The post Pittsburgh Penguins Intriguing Incomplete Trade with Senators appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer Penguins Prospect Signs In The KHLThis former Penguins prospect is heading to the KHL.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsOver/unders for Blake Lizotte and the Penguins’ depth players in 2026-27We continue our PensBurgh over/under series this week with a look at some of the Pittsburgh Penguins depth players and what they might be capable of this season. 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Both […]SB NationCanucks news: Vancouver signs 2026 first-round pick to entry-level contractThe Canucks have locked up 2026 first round pick Adam Novotny to a three-year entry-level deal after his 65-point OHL season.ClutchPointsLatest NHL contract trend is a smart move for the playersNHL players and front offices are getting smarter with their contracts.The Big LeadPetes Forward Adam Novotny Signs Entry-Level Contract With Vancouver CanucksThe Czech import was drafted 24th overall in this year's NHL draft.The Hockey News5 teams in the mix for Patrick Laine.The former 40 goal scorer remains unsigned weeks away from training camp.HockeyFeedOilers Add to Busy Crease, Sign New Goaltender For Their AHL ClubTop European prospect Eemil Vinni joins a crowded Bakersfield crease, forcing the Oilers to weigh roster logjams against potential trades for their developing group of netminders.The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers