Oct 19, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan (53) reaches to take in a pass against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
TRADESLeafs need blue line help: Nick Alberga floats Easton Cowan for Simon Edvinsson
Dec 5, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
TRADESHellebuyck-to-Sabres trade hinges on Luukkonen deal with Rangers, per report
Oct 18, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Matthew Knies (89) skates during warmups against the Minnesota Wild in the third period at Grand Casino Arena.
MAPLE LEAFSMatthew Knies says he has plenty of chirps ready for his first game against the Leafs
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

VALTTERI PUUSTINEN
#0 · AVALANCHE DU COLORADO

June 4, 1999  
Kuopio, FI

Center  
5'9"  
Entry drafts
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
NHL earnings$ 4 010 000
Valtteri Puustinen stats hockey
STATS
VALTTERI PUUSTINEN
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2018-19WJC-20 - FI6-334+2------
2020-21WM - FI2----+1------
2021-22NHL - PIT1-11-+2------
AHL - PEN7320224214-156-33--3
2022-23AHL - PEN7224355922-9------
2023-24NHL - PIT52515206+4------
AHL - PEN2458134-621232+1
WM - FI71122+3------
2024-25NHL - PIT132134-4------
AHL - PEN481619356-32-----1
2025-26AHL - PEN35719266+7------
AHL - EAG24591410-61124-
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL667172410+2------
AHL2767711218962-26162686-3
WM91122+4------
WJC-206-334+2------
NHL SALARIES
VALTTERI PUUSTINEN
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
2 years  ·  $ 1 685 000
2021-2222842 500842 500842 500
2022-2323842 500842 5001 685 000
1 year  ·  $ 775 000
2023-2424775 000775 0002 460 000
2 years  ·  $ 1 550 000
2024-2525775 000775 0003 235 000
2025-2626775 000775 0004 010 000
TOTAL4 010 0004 010 000
AWARDS
VALTTERI PUUSTINEN
2018-19U20Gold
Finland
NHL TROPHIES
TRANSACTIONS
VALTTERI PUUSTINEN
May 6, 2021

Valtteri Puustinen signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins

June 20, 2023

Valtteri Puustinen signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins

May 10, 2024

Valtteri Puustinen signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins

January 20, 2026

Valtteri Puustinen is traded to the Colorado Avalanche with 7th round draft pick in 2026. In return, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Ilya Solovyov.

NHL trades