URHO
VAAKANAINEN
#5 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
185 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
5
years
Debut
Oct 20, 2018
Born
Jan 1, 1999
(25 yrs)
Joensuu, Finland
Hometown
Jyvaskyla, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Boston in 2017 (1/18).
Drafted from
JYP (Fin)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Boston in 2022.
VS.
Urho Vaakanainen
STAT RANK
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-01 |
Signed by the Anaheim Ducks to a one-year contract extension.
|
| 2024-06-30 |
Anaheim Ducks did not tender a qualifying offer.
|
| 2023-04-14 |
Missed the last 32 regular season games (undisclosed).
|
| 2023-02-06 |
Undisclosed, injured reserve.
|
| 2022-12-28 |
Missed 3 games (illness).
|
News
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Rotowire
Mon, Jul 01, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Vaakanainen signed a one-year deal with Anaheim on Monday.
Rotowire
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Vaakanainen registered a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Scouting Report
Excels at the defensive aspects of playing along the blueline, such as shot-blocking ability, shutdown qualities and a sound decision-making process with the puck. Is a solid puck mover with a fairly projectable frame. His offensive game will never be his calling card, so he is unlikely to become a No. 1 rearguard in the National Hockey League. Needs to add weight and get stronger to maximize his shutdown appeal and limit injuries, which have been an issue for him.
Long Range Potential:
