Oct 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing William Eklund (27) controls the puck behind the goal line during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.
SENATORSWilliam Eklund undergoes surgery as Senators get the worst-case-scenario news
Oct 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev (8) skates during the warmup before a game against the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Arena.
MAPLE LEAFSMaple Leafs complete Chris Tanev announcement that confirms a setback
Oct 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Ball Arena.
AVALANCHEDave Hakstol leaves Avalanche as a big firing is announced by ASU in head coach Greg Powers
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

EMIL PIENINIEMI
#0 · PANTHERS DE LA FLORIDE

March 2, 2005  
Kuopio, FI

Defenseman  
6'3"  
Entry drafts
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
NHL earnings$ 2 620 000
STATS
EMIL PIENINIEMI
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2022-23WJC-18 - FI5-112+1------
2023-24WJC-20 - FI7---6-2------
2024-25OHL - FRO6010506018-1146102+5
WJC-20 - FI621331+2------
2025-26AHL - PEN91234+52-11--
ECHL - NAI2665114+2151782-
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
AHL91234+52-11--
ECHL2665114+2151782-
OHL6010506018-1146102+5
WJC-185-112+1------
WJC-201321337-------
NHL SALARIES
EMIL PIENINIEMI
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
Pittsburgh Penguins
3 years  ·  $ 2 620 000
2025-2620870 000806 666870 000
2026-2721850 000906 6661 720 000
2027-2822900 000906 6682 620 000
TOTAL2 620 0002 620 000
TRANSACTIONS
EMIL PIENINIEMI
July 14, 2023

Emil Pieniniemi signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins

June 13, 2026

Emil Pieniniemi is traded to the Florida Panthers. In return, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Oliver Okuliar.

NHL trades