AHL: Klassen makes most of opportunities

Penguins forward Gabe Klassen. COURTESY OF WBS PENGUINS Penguins forward Gabe Klassen. COURTESY OF WBS PENGUINS Show Caption 1 of 2 Penguins forward Gabe Klassen. COURTESY OF WBS PENGUINS Expand The Pittsburgh Penguins organization saw the potential in forward Gabe Klassen when they signed him to a two-year American Hockey League contract with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in June 2024, the then soon to be 21-year-old’s first pro hockey contract. The rookie forward spent his first year of professional hockey last year adjusting to the pro game in the ECHL with the Penguins’ affiliate Wheeling Nailers. It was a productive year for Klassen, putting together a solid season that featured 43 points (19...