Danton Heinen

Boston Bruins logo
Age 28 Jul 5, 1995
Langley CAN
Left Wing shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
188 lbs 85 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2023
Agent Allain Roy

Transaction History
Sep 5, 2023 Boston Bruins | Danton Heinen | Heinen signed a professional tryout agreement with Boston on Tuesday.
Apr 11, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen netted a goal in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-2 loss to Chicago on Tuesday.
Apr 9, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored on his only shot in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Mar 8, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on five shots versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
Jan 25, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime win over the Florida Panthers.
Jan 3, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen picked up an assist in the Winter Classic against the Boston Bruins on Monday.
Dec 7, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen recorded one hit in 9:18 of ice time versus Columbus on Tuesday.
Nov 12, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen resurfaced with an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Oct 22, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen delivered two goals Saturday in a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Oct 21, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen picked up an assist versus Los Angeles on Thursday.
Jul 27, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.
Jul 11, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen did not receive a qualifying offer from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
May 23, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen registered a career-high 18 goals in 76 games this season, adding 15 assists and 66 hits along the way.
May 15, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers in Game 7.
May 9, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 7-2 win over the New York Rangers.
May 7, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on four shots, added four PIM and doled out three hits in Saturday's 7-4 win over the New York Rangers in Game 3.
Apr 15, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the New York Islanders.
Apr 5, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen (illness) will be in action versus Colorado on Tuesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Apr 4, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen was absent from practice Monday due to a non-COVID illness, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
Feb 8, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored two goals in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.
Feb 8, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Boston Bruins.
Feb 8, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen (upper body) will be a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Boston. The center told reporters, " I feel ready to go. Just talk to the trainers and get it going," per Pens Inside Scoop.
Feb 1, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen (upper body) will not be available Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Jan 30, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen (upper body) was withheld from participating in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, per Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com.
Jan 19, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen cleared COVID-19 protocols and practiced Wednesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Jan 11, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday.
Dec 19, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Dec 6, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on three shots, supplied two assists and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Nov 22, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Oct 23, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen had two assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Oct 16, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on his only shot in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oct 14, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal and provided three shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Oct 12, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on four shots and had two PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He also had two hits and two blocks.
Jul 29, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Danton Heinen | Heinen inked a one-year, $1.1 million contract with Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Jul 26, 2021 Danton Heinen | Heinen will become a free agent after not receiving a qualifying offer from Anaheim on Monday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
May 1, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on two shots and added two assists in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Apr 26, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen managed an assist and two hits in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Apr 18, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on four shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Apr 6, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen posted an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Mar 29, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to Colorado.
Mar 25, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Thursday, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.
Mar 23, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.
Mar 16, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Feb 18, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen posted an assist and two hits in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Feb 15, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen managed an assist in Monday's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Feb 2, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Jan 28, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen scored a power-play goal and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.
Jan 27, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen potted a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Jan 23, 2021 Anaheim Ducks | Danton Heinen | Heinen posted an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Feb 24, 2020 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Boston Bruins traded Danton Heinen to the Anaheim Ducks for Nick Ritchie
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Jul 9, 2019 Boston Bruins | Re-signed C Danton Heinen to a two-year, $2.8 million contract extension.
Oct 26, 2017 Boston Bruins | Recalled C Danton Heinen from Providence (AHL).
Oct 17, 2017 Boston Bruins | Assigned C Danton Heinen to Providence (AHL).
Oct 10, 2017 Boston Bruins | Recalled C Danton Heinen from Providence (AHL).
Oct 2, 2017 Boston Bruins | Assigned C Danton Heinen to Providence (AHL).
Dec 15, 2016 Boston Bruins | Assigned C Danton Heinen to Providence (AHL).
Dec 10, 2016 Boston Bruins | Recalled C Danton Heinen from Providence (AHL).
Nov 2, 2016 Boston Bruins | Assigned C Danton Heinen to Providence (AHL).
Apr 11, 2016 Boston Bruins | Signed C Danton Heinen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Danton Heinen
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins logo 65 8 14 22 -5 12 642 46.30 52.50 -1.20 51.10 -0.70 0.65 1.87
Danton Heinen Stats by Elite Prospects Danton Heinen Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2010-2011 Valley West Giants U18 AAA BCEHL U18 4 1 2 3 0 Playoffs 2 0 0 0 0
2011-2012 Valley West Giants U18 AAA BCEHL U18 37 19 24 43 6 Playoffs 2 2 0 2 0
2012-2013 Merritt Centennials BCHL 2 0 2 2 0
2012-2013 Richmond Sockeyes PIJHL 43 21 28 49 4 Playoffs 15 6 8 14 0
2012-2013 Richmond Sockeyes Cyclone Taylor Cup 4 1 2 3 0 Playoffs 15 6 8 14 0
2012-2013 Richmond Sockeyes Keystone Cup 6 5 7 12 2 Playoffs 15 6 8 14 0
2013-2014 Surrey Eagles BCHL 57 29 33 62 8 Playoffs 6 2 5 7 0
2014-2015 Univ. of Denver NCAA 40 16 29 45 10
2015-2016 Univ. of Denver NCAA 41 20 28 48 10
2015-2016 Providence Bruins AHL 2 0 2 2 2 Playoffs 2 0 0 0 0
2016-2017 Boston Bruins NHL 8 0 0 0 2 90 0.00 50.48 -1.63 51.96 -0.86 0.00 0.00
2016-2017 Providence Bruins AHL 64 14 30 44 14 Playoffs 17 9 9 18 0
2017-2018 Providence Bruins AHL 4 1 7 8 2
2017-2018 Boston Bruins NHL 77 16 31 47 16 942 60.87 60.07 7.46 55.69 2.14 0.76 1.97 Playoffs 9 1 0 1 0
2018-2019 Boston Bruins NHL 77 11 23 34 16 949 63.79 54.98 3.39 53.00 -0.37 0.63 1.64 Playoffs 24 2 6 8 0
2019-2020 Boston Bruins NHL 58 7 15 22 8 671 55.00 50.70 -0.50 48.00 -3.40 0.27 1.16
2019-2020 Anaheim Ducks NHL 9 3 1 4 2 102 41.70 45.60 0.80 48.40 1.00 1.76 7.63
2020-2021 Anaheim Ducks NHL 43 7 7 14 0 526 39.50 45.00 -1.50 47.60 -1.00 0.68 1.37
2021-2022 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 76 18 15 33 16 867 54.20 58.30 4.80 54.40 3.00 1.04 2.01 Playoffs 7 3 0 3 0
2022-2023 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 65 8 14 22 12 642 46.30 52.50 -1.20 51.10 -0.70 0.65 1.87
Danton Heinen Stats by Elite Prospects | Danton Heinen Advanced Stats by

Contract History

Signing Team Pittsburgh Penguins logo
Signing Date July 27, 2022
Signing Status UFA no QO
Agent Allain Roy
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,000,000 1.21% of cap space
2022-2023
Cap Hit $1,000,000
UFA
AAV $1,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,000,000
Minors Salary $1,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Pittsburgh Penguins logo
Signing Date July 29, 2021
Signing Status UFA no QO
Agent Allain Roy
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,100,000 1.35% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $1,100,000
UFA no QO
AAV $1,100,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,100,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,100,000
Minors Salary $1,100,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Boston Bruins logo
Signing Date July 9, 2019
Signing Status RFA
Agent Allain Roy
Standard Contract | 2 Years $5,600,000 3.44% of cap space
2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $2,800,000 $2,800,000
UFA no QO
AAV $2,800,000 $2,800,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $2,825,000 $2,775,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $2,825,000 $2,775,000
Minors Salary $2,825,000 $2,775,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Boston Bruins logo
Signing Date April 11, 2016
Agent Allain Roy
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,617,500 1.20% of cap space
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $872,500 $872,500 $872,500
RFA
AAV $995,833 $995,833 $995,833
Performance Bonuses $157,500 $0 $212,500
Base Salary $675,000 $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500
Total Salary $767,500 $925,000 $925,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year