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This morning, it was announced that AHL forward Joona Koppanen is signing overseas to play with Lulea HF in the Swedish Hockey League. Koppanen, this past season, played in 44 games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and had 25 points on eight goals and seven assists.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, And Joona Koppanen

With the Penguins now having secured a playoff spot, they’re electing to get some players with nagging injuries some rest. That means that several players

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Penguins Recall Avery Hayes, Joona Koppanen

The Pittsburgh Penguins have added two forwards to the roster ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators. Winger Avery Hayes and center Joona Koppanen have been recalled from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Penguins Activate, Reassign Rutger McGroarty, Recall Joona Koppanen

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that forward Joona Koppanen has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

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Penguins activate Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari from IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they’ve activated forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau from injured reserve.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Dec. 5

Two NHL players were placed on waivers Friday. Joona Koppanen from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Anton Lundmark from the Florida Panthers were put on waivers Friday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3

Penguins issue multiple injury updates

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas issued a long list of injury updates in his latest GM Show. Most notably, winger Rickard Rakell remains approximately three to four weeks away from a hand injury sustained on October 25th.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Penguins recall Joona Koppanen

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Joona Koppanen from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Since they only had 22 players on the roster before the recall, there was no need for a corresponding roster move.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

When will Devils' Stefan Noesen return from groin injury?

The New Jersey Devils will have to wait a little while longer to see winger Stefan Noesen in action. Head coach Sheldon Keefe relayed that Noesen is continuing to progress in his return from a groin injury, but will need the entire preseason before he’s back to full health, to James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17, 2025

Penguins re-sign Joona Koppanen to two-way deal

The Penguins have re-signed forward Joona Koppanen for the 2025-26 campaign, the club announced Tuesday. It’s an implied two-way deal with a $775K cap hit if he’s in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15, 2025

Penguins place Joona Koppanen on waivers, recall Filip Kral

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed depth forward Joona Koppanen on waivers on Monday, per PuckPedia. To fill his roster spot, the Penguins have also recalled defenseman Filip Kral to the NHL roster per the AHL Transaction Log.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 14, 2025

Penguins place Joona Koppanen on waivers

The Pittsburgh Penguins have waived left winger Joona Koppanen, according to PuckPedia. Through 10 appearances with the Penguins this season, the 27-year-old Finnish-born forward has scored once while registering a minus-three rating.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Joona Koppanen

With little to no expectation of qualifying for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins again have the opportunity to try a few pieces in preparation for next year’s roster.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28, 2025

Penguins recall Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty; Joona Koppanen re-assigned

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they’ve recalled forward prospects Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty while also re-assigning forward Joona Koppanen to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / March 18, 2025

Penguins/Islanders Recap: The PDO dam breaks, Pens lose

The Penguins go up 2-0 but the smoke and mirrors finally runs out The Penguins reportedly had some players dealing with bumps and bruises, leading to an emergency recall of Joona Koppanen.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Hockey Unplugged / March 18, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins Make a Roster Move Ahead of Clash with Islanders

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been forced to make an emergency recall from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, with Joona Koppanen coming up to the big club.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 5, 2024

Penguins Recall Joona Koppanen from Wilkes-Barre

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a personnel move a few hours before their game against Columbus Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena, but it wasn’t one of the franchise-altering deals people have expecting since the Penguins dropped to the fringe of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 2, 2023

Joona Koppanen To Make Penguins Debut Against Flyers

The injuries continue to pile up for the Pittsburgh Penguins, opening the door for a fresh face to take his first skate with the team. As Noel Acciari and Matt Nieto sit out with lower-body injuries, Joona Koppanen was recalled and is set to make his Penguins debut.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / December 2, 2023

Penguins News: Koppanen Recalled; Nieto, Acciari Miss Morning Skate

Noel Acciari and Matt Nieto were absent from the Pittsburgh Penguins morning skate Saturday before the team hosts the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena.