Once a piece of the Jake Guentzel trade, Ville Koivunen has turned into a rising name in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. A former second-round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes, Ville Koivunen was one of the bigger names Pittsburgh received for trading away their star winger. The Penguins already face a dearth of quality offensive depth up front this year. Additionally, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, two of the Penguins’ best wingers, are still in trade talks. With such a drop in quality talent, there exists an opportunity for younger players to cement a spot on the roster. Ville Koivunen is one such candidate primed to break out with their help this season.

Koivunen and the Penguins

How Ville Koivunen Came to be a Pittsburgh Penguin

A 2021 second-round pick drafted 51st overall, th

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