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Jani
Rita
Left Wing
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Birthdate
25/7/1981
Birthplace
Helsinki, Finland
Draft Info
1999: Rd 1, Pk 13 (EDM)
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Birthdate
25/7/1981
Birthplace
Helsinki, Finland
Draft Info
1999: Rd 1, Pk 13 (EDM)
Position
Left Wing
Career History
Pittsburgh Penguins
2005*-2006 (1 Season)
Edmonton Oilers
2001-2004, 2005-2005* (4 Seasons)
NHL News
Lightning create salary cap room, but not for Steven Stamkos
Despite a flurry of moves that created salary cap space for the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Julien BriseBois told reporters Saturday at the NHL draft that captain Steven Stamkos will still hit unrestricted free agency on Monday.
2024 NHL draft: Winners, losers, surprises, best picks
Now that all 225 selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.
Sabres buy out veteran Jeff Skinner with 3 years left on deal
The Buffalo Sabres are buying out veteran winger Jeff Skinner's contract with three years left on the deal, GM Kevyn Adams announced Saturday.
Maple Leafs acquire negotiation rights to Chris Tanev
With less than two days before the NHL free agency signing period opens, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a jump on the open market, acquiring the signing rights to coveted defenseman Chris Tanev, 34, in a trade with the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon.
NHL trade grades: Knights add Schmid in deal with the Devils
The goalie carousel continues to spin, as Vegas adds a young netminder from New Jersey. How did the GMs do on this one?
2024 NHL draft live updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker
The draft is now complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
