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Valtteri
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Birthdate
20/3/1984
Birthplace
Vantaa, FIN
Draft Info
2002: Rd 3, Pk 95 (DET)
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Birthdate
20/3/1984
Birthplace
Vantaa, FIN
Draft Info
2002: Rd 3, Pk 95 (DET)
Position
Center
Career History
Detroit Red Wings
2005-2013, 2019-2021 (10 Seasons)
New York Islanders
2018-2019 (1 Season)
Philadelphia Flyers
2016-2018 (2 Seasons)
Tampa Bay Lightning
2013-2017 (4 Seasons)
NHL News
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series
— Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in
Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights
Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights
Blackhawks reach 3-year deal with KHL forward Roman Kantserov
Roman Kantserov is joining the Chicago Blackhawks after a record-breaking season in the Kontinental Hockey League.
Sabres, Canadiens exchange goals 9 seconds apart
Sabres, Canadiens exchange goals 9 seconds apart
Canucks name Ryan Johnson GM, Sedins co-presidents
The Vancouver Canucks named Ryan Johnson as their new general manager while Daniel and Henrik Sedin were named co-presidents of hockey operations, the team announced Thursday.
