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Janne
Niinimaa
Defense
Birthdate
22/5/1975
Birthplace
Raahe, FIN
Draft Info
1993: Rd 2, Pk 36 (PHI)
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Birthdate
22/5/1975
Birthplace
Raahe, FIN
Draft Info
1993: Rd 2, Pk 36 (PHI)
Position
Defense
Career History
Montreal Canadiens
2006-2007 (1 Season)
Dallas Stars
2005*-2006 (1 Season)
New York Islanders
2002*-2004, 2005-2005* (3 Seasons)
Edmonton Oilers
1997-2002* (6 Seasons)
Philadelphia Flyers
1996-1998 (2 Seasons)
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