Topi Niemela
- D
- 6'0", 179 lbs
- HARTFORD MONKEYS (OAK)
- BornOulu, Finland
- Age22 (2002-03-25)
- Drafted2020 Round 2, 50th OV - NORTH DAKOTA HAWKS (LAS VEGAS LIZARD KINGS)
- ExperienceRookie year
- Contract856,670$ for 2 years (RFA) Two-Way
- PopularityNone
- PotentialSolid, puck-moving defenseman with upside.
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NHL NEWS
| Scouting Report He is the type of player whose value at the National Hockey League level continues to get greater and greater: a smooth-skating, puck-moving right-shooting defenseman. He does not do much to get fans out of their seats but he does get the job done most of the time from the back end. He is also not afraid to jump up into the play and join the rush, though he is better at moving the puck with his passing skills than lugging it himself. Needs to get stronger physically in order to thrive at the highest level. His offensive production should improve with experience. Long Range |
NHL STATS
| GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SHT | H | BS | FO% | TKA | GVA | TOI | SHTOI | CROSI |
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| 0 | 0% | 0 |
NHL NEWS
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| Rotowire Mon, Oct 09, 2023 at 12:14 PM Niemela was returned to AHL Toronto on Monday. Rotowire Sat, Oct 07, 2023 at 10:24 AM The Maple Leafs recalled Niemela on Saturday. |