VILI
SAARIJARVI
D
Status
Restricted free agent
Ht/Wt
5’10’’,
182 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
0
years
‘-’
Born
May 15, 1997
(26 yrs)
Rovaniemi, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 2015 (3/73).
Drafted from
Green Bay (USHL)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Arizona in 2023.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2020-10-07 |
Arizona Coyotes tendered a qualifying offer.
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| 2020-05-15 |
Signed with the Lukko Rauma of the Liiga (Finland).
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| 2019-11-30 |
Assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL).
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| 2019-11-30 |
Acquired from the Detroit Red Wings
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The Detroit Red Wings acquired goaltender Eric Comrie from the Arizona Coyotes for defenseman Vili Saarijarvi. |
| 2019-09-28 |
Assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
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Scouting Report
Is an excellent and dynamic defenseman, complete with a heavy point shot and the ability to quarterback the power play. Moves the puck well and is a very good skater for the NHL. Needs to learn the intricacies of the blueline position, since his defensive awareness can leave him at times. Must also prove he can produce consistent offense with his lack of size.
Long Range Potential: Talented offensive defenseman with upside, when healthy.
