— Konstantin Koltsov, a Penguins first-round pick (18th overall) in 1999 who appeared in 144 NHL games with Pittsburgh, has sadly passed away at age 42. Koltsov who was a great skater and could fly on the ice played with Pittsburgh from 2002-2006. Koltsov retired from pro hockey in 2016 after seven seasons in the KHL —
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 19, 2024