The Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned forward Ville Koivunen to their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, following Sidney Crosby’s return from injury. Koivunen, a 2021 second-round pick who previously excelled in Liiga and the AHL, had been a healthy scratch for two games and struggled to find his footing in the NHL this season. This move allows him to gain more playing time and continue his development, with hopes for another NHL opportunity. As the Penguins aim for the playoffs, they may favor a more experienced player in his previous role.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Assign Ville Koivunen to AHL
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