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Birthdate
2/9/1974
Birthplace
Turku, Finland
Draft Info
1996: Rd 9, Pk 239 (OTT)
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Birthdate
2/9/1974
Birthplace
Turku, Finland
Draft Info
1996: Rd 9, Pk 239 (OTT)
Position
Defense
Career History
Tampa Bay Lightning
2012-2014 (2 Seasons)
Vancouver Canucks
2002-2004, 2005-2012 (9 Seasons)
Ottawa Senators
1998-2002 (4 Seasons)
NHL News
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Grades for all 32 NHL teams at the quarter mark of 2024-25
From multiple A's to several D's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club thus far, as well as an overall grade for the quarter.
Flames bring road losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings
Calgary Flames (12-7-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (9-10-2, in the Atlantic Division)
New York brings losing streak into matchup with Carolina
New York Rangers (12-7-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (15-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division)
Chicago hosts Dallas in Central Division play
Dallas Stars (13-7, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (7-12-2, in the Central Division)
Washington visits Tampa Bay after Eller's 2-goal game
Washington Capitals (14-6-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (11-7-2, in the Atlantic Division)