JONI
PITKANEN
D
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
210 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
9
years
Debut
Oct 9, 2003
Born
Sep 19, 1983
(41 yrs)
Oulu, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Philadelphia in 2002 (1/4).
Drafted from
Karpat (Fin)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014-04-13 |
Missed the last 82 regular season games (heel injury).
|
| 2013-09-30 |
Heel injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2013-04-27 |
Missed the last 13 regular season games (heel injury).
|
| 2013-04-04 |
Heel injury, remainder of the regular season.
|
| 2013-03-16 |
Missed 6 games (lower body injury).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2003-04 |
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2003-04 |
| WJC-A | The Directorate - Best Player The Directorate - Best Player | 2002-03 |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2002-03 |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2010 (Finland) |
Scouting Report
Had tremendous size and strength for the blueline position. Oozed offensive instincts and displayed great skating ability for a 6-3, 210-pound defenseman. Was an asset on the point with the man advantage. Lacked consistency in all areas of the game. Didn't do nearly a good-enough job of keeping opponents honest with his big frame, and generally lacked grit. Was somewhat fragile and prone to getting injured.
Long Range Potential: Inconsistent but talented big-minute defenseman, when healthy.
