Valtteri Puustinen
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Avalanche acquire forward Puustinen from Penguins
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The Colorado Avalanche have traded defenseman Ilya Solovyov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Puustinen will join the Avalanche's AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. The deal adds depth to both teams as the season progresses.