Defense · D

Daniel Laatsch

Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman prospect with a $935K cap hit in 2026–27, selected No. 215 overall in 2021; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born Feb 13, 2002

Birthplace Altoona, Wisconsin, USA

Nationality USA

Height 6 ft 5 in / 196 cm

Weight 193 lb / 88 kg

Shoots L

Current team Pittsburgh Penguins

Draft 2021 · PIT · Round 7 · No. 215

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	PIT	$935,000	—							Playoffs not started
2025–26	PIT	$860,000	—							—
Signed with PIT on March 10, 2025 · 2 years x $860,000 AAV
Drafted by PIT in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft · Round 7 · No. 215 overall