Urho Vaakanainen
- D
- 6'2", 201 lbs
- SALEM BLACK JAYS
- BornJoensuu, Finland Hometown Jyvaskyla, Finland
- Age26 (1999-01-01)
- Drafted2017 Round 1, 22nd OV - SEATTLE GRUNGE (UTAH ICE BEARS)
- Experience3 years
- Contract901,875$ for 1 year (RFA) One-Way
- PopularityNone
- Potential
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NHL NEWS
| Scouting Report Excels at the defensive aspects of playing along the blueline, such as shot-blocking ability, shutdown qualities and a sound decision-making process with the puck. Is a solid puck mover with a fairly projectable frame. His offensive game will never be his calling card, so he is unlikely to become a No. 1 rearguard in the National Hockey League. Needs to add weight and get stronger to maximize his shutdown appeal and limit injuries, which have been an issue for him. Long Range |
NHL STATS NYR
| GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SHT | H | BS | FO% | TKA | GVA | TOI | SHTOI | CROSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 42 | 19 | 49 | 0% | 10 | 40 | 18.25 | 52 | -95 |
NHL NEWS
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| Rotowire Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM Vaakanainen registered two assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Flyers. Rotowire Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM Vaakanainen notched an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Flames. |