One of Kyle Dubas’ first free-agent signings in 2023, Koppanen has spent the vast majority of his two seasons in the Penguins’ organization skating for the Baby Pens. Over that span, the hulking 6’5” 215-pounder has tallied 14 goals and 44 points in 114 games at Wilkes while filling a depth role.
The 27-year-old native of Tampere, Finland, has also appeared in 15 games for the Pens (11 last season) with one goal on his resume.
Despite the big guy’s paucity of production, the Pens’ brass was said to be pleased with Koppanen’s work. Enough to re-up the former fifth-round pick for another season.