| Oct. 4, 2024 |
Koppanen was waived by Pittsburgh on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Koppanen was a long shot to make the 23-man roster for Opening Night in the first place, so his waiver designation shouldn't come as a surprise. The 26-year-old Finn has managed just nine NHL games in his career, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to make much of an impact during the 2024-25 campaign. |
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| March 8, 2024 |
Koppanen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports. - Koppanen's demotion is likely a technical move to make him eligible for the AHL playoffs -- he could be brought back up ahead of Saturday's clash with Boston. At this point, look for players like Koppanen to get extended looks down the stretch as the Penguins turn their attention toward the 2024-25 campaign. |
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| March 5, 2024 |
Koppanen was elevated from AHL WIlkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday. - Koppanen could be immediately pressed into service against the Jackets on Tuesday depending on the availability of Jansen Harkins (upper body). With the Penguins expected to ship out at least one forward, if not more, ahead of Friday's trade deadline, Koppanen may not have to return to the minors this season and could finish the campaign in the NHL. |
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| Dec. 8, 2023 |
Koppanen was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday. - Koppanen managed to play three NHL games in the last week, averaging 7:25 of ice time as a fourth liner. He was unable to hit the scoresheet. Koppanen had three goals and six points in 18 AHL games before his recall. |
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| Dec. 2, 2023 |
Koppanen was recalled from AHL Wilkes/Barre-Scranton on Saturday. - The 25-year-old winger has three goals and six points in 18 AHL games this season. He made his NHL debut last season with the Bruins, playing in five games and posting one assist. |
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| Oct. 5, 2023 |
Koppanen was put on waivers by Pittsburgh on Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN. - If Koppanen clears waivers, then Pittsburgh will likely reassign him to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He scored 12 goals and 35 points in 64 AHL appearances with Providence last season. He also registered an assist in five contests with Boston. |
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| July 1, 2023 |
Koppanen signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to PuckPedia. - It's a two-way contract in 2023-24 and a one-way deal the following season. Koppanen made his NHL debut in 2022-23 with Boston, picking up one assist in five games. The 25-year-old had 12 goals and 35 points in 64 games with AHL Providence last season. |
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| Jan. 21, 2023 |
Koppanen was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday. - Koppanen centered Boston's fourth line during Saturday's practice after he was briefly sent down to the minors Friday. The 24-year-old forward will get a chance to see some extended NHL action now that Tomas Nosek will be out for at least four weeks due to a foot fracture. |
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| Jan. 20, 2023 |
Koppanen was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, per CapFriendly. - Koppanen has six goals and 20 points through 36 AHL contests but he's been held scoreless in two NHL games. The rookie forward could be back with the big club for Sunday's tilt with San Jose. |
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| Jan. 17, 2023 |
Koppanen was recalled by the Bruins on Tuesday, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports. - Koppanen made his NHL debut Thursday against Seattle, picking up one shot and two hits in 8:50 of ice time. The 24-year-old winger could draw into a bottom-six role for Wednesday's game versus the Islanders. |
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| Oct. 6, 2022 |
Koppanen has been placed on waivers by the Bruins, per Matt Porter of The Boston Globe. - Koppanen played last season with Providence of the AHL, scoring 11 goals and adding 19 assists in 62 games. He is on a two-way contract and could be recalled at some point this season to make his NHL debut. |
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| June 2, 2022 |
Koppanen signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Thursday. - Koppanen was selected by the Bruins in the fifth round of the 2016 NHL Draft but has yet to get into an NHL game for the club, instead spending this previous season playing exclusively in the minors with AHL Providence, for which he registered 11 goals and 19 helpers in 62 outings. The 24-year-old center could be in line to make his NHL debut during the 2022-23 campaign but figures to be a long-shot for a full-time spot on the 23-man roster. |
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