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Finland names Jokiharju and Vaakanainen as 4 Nations replacements for Heiskanen and Hakanpää

Finland is adding defensemen Henri Jokiharju of the Buffalo Sabres and Urho Vaakanainen of the New York Rangers to its roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets on scoresheet with assist Jokiharju notched an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Jokiharju ended a 26-game point drought with the helper. The 25-year-old was in the lineup as the Sabres played with seven defensemen for the second game in a row. Jokiharju or Dennis Gilbert would check out of the lineup if the team returns to the traditional six blueliners. Jokiharju is at four points, 41 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-3 rating through 33 appearances.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't shake slump Jokiharju's point drought reached 26 games in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact He's been scratched 15 times during that slump. The 25-year-old blueliner is no longer a full-time part of the Sabres' lineup, and he offers mostly defensive depth when he plays. Jokiharju is stuck on three points while adding 41 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-3 rating over 32 appearances.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to lose time Jokiharju was scratched for the second time in four games when he sat out Friday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Jokiharju sat out six straight games in November, but he was right back in the lineup when injuries impacted the Sabres' blue line. Now, he appears in danger of losing his place to Connor Clifton or Dennis Gilbert, though the team's recent slump could cause frequent rotation on defense. Jokiharju is stuck in a 19-game point drought and has just three points with 34 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 23 hits and a plus-2 rating over 25 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Checks back in after scratches Jokiharju logged 18:42 of ice time, earning two blocked shots, two shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.

Impact Jokiharju was a fixture in the lineup for the first month of the Sabres' season, but he sat out six straight games from Nov. 5-16. The 25-year-old was back in the lineup Wednesday since Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) is on injured reserve and Dennis Gilbert was rotated out of the lineup after failing to impress while playing five of the six contests Jokiharju was scratched for. The uncertainty in Jokiharju's playing time takes away most of the already-minimal fantasy value he had heading into the season. The defenseman has three points, 19 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 12 hits and a plus-6 rating through 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winner Saturday Jokiharju scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Jokiharju's second-period goal was the game-winner as well as his first point through four contests. The 25-year-old defenseman plays more of a stay-at-home role, often on the top pairing to allow Rasmus Dahlin to roam the ice. Jokiharju has added six shots on net, five blocked shots and four hits this season. He's yet to score more than four goals or produce more than 20 points in a single season.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers

Jordan Greenway and Tage Thompson scored 41 seconds apart in the first period, and the Buffalo Sabres ended a season-opening three-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Florida Panther...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

"Everyone Just Needs to Buy In" | Henri Jokiharju After First Preseason Win

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Re-signs Friday Jokiharju signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Sabres on Friday.

Impact Jokiharju was a restricted free agent after completing his three-year, $7.5 million deal. He had three goals, 20 points, a plus-14 rating, 92 hits and 106 blocks in 74 outings in 2023-24. He'll likely serve in a top-four capacity during the upcoming campaign.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Sabres acquire forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers

JULY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Chips in with helper Jokiharju notched an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Jokiharju had gone six games without a point entering Friday. He's a defensive presence in a top-four role, but that's an assignment that doesn't tend to lead to much offense. On the year, Jokiharju has 16 points, 78 shots on net, 81 hits, 96 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 66 appearances.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt, Henri Jokiharju out at least 2 weeks with injuries Mittelstadt started the Sabres’ season-opening 5-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens as the No. 1 center with Jeff Skinner and Vinnie Hinos...

MARCH 6, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Big night breaks long slump Jokiharju scored a goal and added an assist in a 3-2 overtime win over Minnesota.

Impact Jokiharju came up big -- his one-timer in overtime won the game. But the points snapped a 24-game point drought. Yes, two dozen games. And the goal was his first in 32 games. Jokiharju doesn't put up many points, but his plus-9 rating is second-best on the team. His stability helps his team and especially his netminders, but it doesn't translate in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Greenway ties it late, Jokiharju scores in OT to lift Sabres past Wild, 3-2 Jordan Greenway tied it with 37 seconds left with goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen off for an extra attacker and Henri Jokiharju scored 1:29 into...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Playing Saturday Jokiharju (undisclosed) will play Saturday against Tampa Bay, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Initially ruled a game-time decision, Jokiharju will indeed suit up Saturday when Buffalo hosts the Lightning. The 24-year-old Jokiharju has two goals and nine points through 37 games this season. He'll likely skate on the Sabres' third pairing, with Erik Johnson (upper body) ruled out.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Jokiharju (general soreness) is a game-time decision versus Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact Jokiharju managed to participate in practice Friday, but he was the seventh defenseman. Jokiharju was a healthy scratch for two games a week ago, but has managed to play in the Sabres' last two games. He has two goals, seven assists, 41 hits and 45 blocked shots in 37 appearances this season.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reported Friday that Jokiharju is day-to-day with general soreness.

Impact Jokiharju partook in practice Friday, but he was a seventh defenseman. Jokiharju has averaged 19:32 of ice time in two games this week and managed seven shots on goal Monday versus San Jose. He has two goals, seven assists, 40 shots on goal, 41 hits and 45 blocked shots in 37 games this season.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Sunday Jokiharju (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against Chicago, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Jokiharju sat out the past two games due to an illness. He has produced seven points, 18 shots on goal, 22 blocked shots and 12 hits in 15 games this season. He should be back alongside Owen Power for Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Jokiharju (illness) participated in Friday's practice, but he's still expected to miss the evening's game versus Winnipeg.

Impact Jokiharju practicing is an indication that he's close to returning, so it wouldn't be surprising if he plays Sunday against Chicago. He has two goals and seven points in 15 outings this year. When Jokiharju is ready to play, Ryan Johnson might lose his spot in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Jokiharju (illness) won't play Tuesday against Boston, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Jokiharju will be replaced in the lineup by Ryan Johnson. The 24-year-old Jokiharju has seven points, 18 shots on goal, 22 blocked shots and 12 hits in 15 games this season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces lone goal in loss Jokiharju scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Jokiharju saw a season-high 21:03 of ice time Friday with Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) leaving the game early. The goal was Jokiharju's first of the season to go with five assists over 11 contests. If Samuelsson misses time, Jokiharju may be one of the players to pick up extra minutes in a top-four role. The 24-year-old Jokiharju also has 19 blocked shots, 13 shots on net and a plus-5 rating while filling a stay-at-home role on the Sabres' blue line.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Henri Jokiharju tries neck protection after Adam Johnson's death, plus Brandon Biro called up Plus, a Zach Benson update, Devon Levi back on the ice and Brandon Biro gets called up.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gathers assist Jokiharju notched an assist and blocked three shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.

Impact Jokiharju has quietly stepped up on offense to begin 2023-24, logging four assists over eight games. Two of his helpers have come in the last two contests. The defenseman has added seven shots on net, four hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while playing in a bottom-four role. His career high in points is 19 in 60 outings from 2021-22, but he could challenge that mark if he stays consistent this year.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Jokiharju (lower body) participated in practice Thursday after being injured in Buffalo's regular-season finale last season, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Jokiharju skated with the second group and was paired with Owen Power during the Sabres' first practice of training camp. In 60 games last season, the 24-year-old Jokiharju registered 13 points, 79 shots on goal, 58 blocked shots and 63 hits.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Friday Jokiharju (lower body) will not return to Friday's game against Columbus.

Impact Jokiharju logged one shot with a minus-1 rating through 2:43 of ice time before exiting Friday's contest. The 23-year-old played 60 games during the 2022-23 campaign, tallying three goals, 13 points and a minus-12 rating.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Finland names Jokiharju and Vaakanainen as 4 Nations replacements for Heiskanen and Hakanpää

Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers

Buffalo Sabres acquire forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers