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Urho Vaakanainen

Defenseman · New York Rangers

2017 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 18 (#18) — Boston Bruins

Next Game

Sun, Apr 5 · 7:00 PM ET vs Capitals

ESPN, Sportsnet

Age 276'2"202 lbsShoots LeftJoensuu, FIN

Current Season

GP

33

Goals

0

Assists

6

Points

6

+/-

0

S%

0.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 18vs NJD000003:05
Mar 16vs LAK0000015:51
Mar 14@ MIN011+1014:37
Mar 12@ WPG0000116:13
Mar 10vs CGY011+1015:26

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.55M

Total Value

$3.10M

Expires

2 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Injuries
Winterton, Buchnevich, Vaakanainen - Rangers Net Drama

Whispers from the scouting trails have Landon Winterton turning heads in junior ranks, while Pavel Buchnevich's camp fields calls as the trade deadline looms. Joonas Vaakanainen's injury recovery timeline raises eyebrows among GMs hunting defensive depth. Rangers brass juggles Igor Shesterkin and backup options, knowing one slip in net could derail their Eastern push.

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Injuries
Rangers' Laba Out Week-to-Week

New York forward Noah Laba lands on the week-to-week shelf after getting dinged in a loss to New Jersey, joining Urho Vaakanainen on the sidelines for the Rangers. Coach Mike Sullivan faces lineup headaches with Quick also day-to-day, forcing a recall from Hartford ahead of a Sunday clash with Winnipeg. These injuries test the Rangers' depth at a critical juncture in their season.

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Injuries
Rangers' Laba, Vaakanainen Sideline Scare

The Rangers' night against the Devils turns grim as Urho Vaakanainen exits early with an upper-body issue and rookie center Noah Laba follows suit after a lower-body tweak in the second period. Laba's breakout season as the No. 3 center - 21 points in 64 games, solid PK minutes - has been a rare bright spot for a New York development machine that's taken plenty of heat.

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Trades & Rumors
Rumors Swirl on CHL, Vaakanainen

Pro Hockey Rumors drops snapshots on CHL trades, Vaakanainen's status and Laba's moves shaking the pro landscape. Agents and execs huddle over these bits, as junior deadlines and AHL shifts signal bigger NHL ripples. Keep eyes peeled, because what brews in the minors often explodes into roster overhauls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Urho Vaakanainen's stats this season?
Urho Vaakanainen has 0 goals and 6 assists for 6 points in 33 games this season.
What team does Urho Vaakanainen play for?
Urho Vaakanainen is a defenseman for the New York Rangers.
What is Urho Vaakanainen's contract?
Urho Vaakanainen has a cap hit of $1.55M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Urho Vaakanainen drafted?
Urho Vaakanainen was drafted in the 2017 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins in Round 1, Pick 18 (18 overall).
Where is Urho Vaakanainen from?
Urho Vaakanainen is 27 years old and was born in Joensuu, FIN.