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Ville Koivunen ranked No. 12 in PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25 list

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Ville Koivunen ranked No. 12 in PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25 list

Summary

Ville Koivunen, a 23-year-old forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is ranked No. 12 in the PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25 countdown. Acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in March 2024, Koivunen signed an eight-year contract worth $32 million despite an uneven performance last season. After starting strong in his first stint in the NHL, he struggled and spent time in the AHL, where he continued working to improve. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas noted that Koivunen is committed to his training, preparing for the upcoming season, and aims to secure a full-time NHL spot.

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•Koivunen is ranked No. 12 in the PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25 list.
•He signed an eight-year, $32 million contract with the Penguins.
•Koivunen had seven points in eight NHL games before a regression.
•He is training in Helsinki and is set to return to Pittsburgh in mid-August.
•Kyle Dubas expects Koivunen to work hard to secure a roster position.

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The Top 25 countdown continues with the most newsworthy young player in the organization of the moment, the man with an eight year contract Ville Koivunen. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in 2025Top 25 Under 25: The best of the rest#25: Chase […]
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