Mikael Pyyhtia - NHL News & Rumors

Earns pair of points Pyyhtia scored a goal and added an assist in AHL Cleveland's 3-1 win over Charlotte on Tuesday.

Impact Pyyhtia had been a little cold prior to this game, having logged just one assist over his last four outings. The forward is up to four goals, 14 points, 44 shots on net and a minus-5 rating over 18 appearances. While he's seen action in each of the last three NHL campaigns, he has yet to receive a call-up in 2025-26.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Saturday Pyyhtia scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in AHL Cleveland's 3-2 win over Utica on Saturday.

Impact Pyyhtia has made 56 NHL appearances, earning four goals and six helpers over the last three years. The Blue Jackets didn't have space for him on the Opening Night roster, and he passed through waivers unclaimed. Last year, he recorded 16 points in 28 outings for Cleveland, but he doesn't have a lot of scoring upside.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers for AHL assignment Pyyhtia was placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets for the purpose of assignment to AHL Cleveland, the team announced Sunday.

Impact The 23-year-old got into a majority of the games last season with Columbus, picking up seven points in 47 games played last season. However, this year, he'll start in the AHL, where Pyyhtia put up 16 points in 28 games last year. He figures to be one of the Blue Jackets top call-up options should injury strike the forward group at the NHL level.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal Pyyhtia signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Impact Pyyhtia had four goals, seven points, six PIM, 32 shots, 25 hits and 39 blocks across 47 appearances with Columbus in 2024-25. Despite spending a good chunk of the campaign with the Blue Jackets, he participated in just one NHL game beyond Feb. 8, instead serving primarily in the minors after that point. The 23-year-old will compete for a bottom-six spot on the Opening Night roster, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him start 2025-26 in the minors.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to minors Pyyhtia was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Thursday.

Impact Pyyhtia became ancillary to the Blue Jackets' roster after the team claimed Christian Fischer off waivers Thursday. In his 47 games for Columbus this year, the 23-year-old Pyyhtia recorded four goals on 32 shots, three assists and 25 hits while averaging 12:06 of ice time. Don't be surprised to see the Finn added back to the lineup in the coming days once the 23-man roster limit lifts.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Columbus Pyyhtia was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Pyyhtia will join the NHL club on emergency recall after Cole Sillinger sustained an upper-body injury against the Red Wings on Thursday. Pyyhtia has made 46 appearances for the Blue Jackets this year, racking up four goals, three assists, 38 blocked shots, 25 hits and a minus-10 rating while averaging 12:06 of ice time. Whether Pyyhtia suits up against Detroit on Saturday will likely depend on whether Sillinger is available.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to AHL Pyyhtia was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact Pyyhtia will get a chance to keep playing in the minors while the Blue Jackets' season is paused for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Pyyhtia could be called back up after the break if Boone Jenner (shoulder) or Yegor Chinakhov aren't ready to return to action right away.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in loss Pyyhtia notched an assist in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Pyyhtia ended a 12-game point drought with the helper. Injuries to various forwards have helped Pyyhtia to remain in the lineup as a fourth-line forward despite his lack of offense. The 23-year-old winger is at seven points, 31 shots on net, 25 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 43 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nets shortie Saturday Pyyhtia scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blues.

Impact Pyyhtia has played in 11 straight games, picking up three goals and a helper in that span. His tally Saturday was the first shorthanded point of his NHL career. The 23-year-old forward has been effective in a bottom-six role, but not to a level that would garner fantasy interest. Overall, he has four goals, two assists, 24 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 30 appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Pyyhtia was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Impact Pyyhtia has spent most of the season with the Blue Jackets as he has three goals and an assist in 25 regular-season games in 2024-25. Pyyhtia has had some success of late with a pair of goals in his last four games. He should see fourth line action alongside Sean Kuraly and Kevin Labanc.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Pyyhtia was loaned to AHL Cleveland on Monday.

Impact Pyyhtia had one shot, one hit and one blocked shot in 10:55 of ice time Monday. The 23-year-old could rejoin Columbus after the NHL's Christmas break, but that remains to be seen. The Finnish forward has produced three goals and an assist through 25 games with the Blue Jackets this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes goal Saturday Pyyhtia scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Impact Pyyhtia has scored twice over the last three contests while seeing fourth-line minutes. The 23-year-old winger is up to four points, 17 shots on net, 15 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 24 appearances this season. He'll likely remain in the lineup at least as long as Justin Danforth (lower body) is out, though Pyyhtia could stick around on the NHL roster to compete with Kevin Labanc for playing time.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mathieu Olivier, Jake Christiansen, Mikael Pyyhtia, Head Coach Dean Evason | Postgame Media

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Sparks comeback attempt Pyyhtia scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Pyythia tallied on his 23rd birthday, getting the Blue Jackets on the board in the third period. The 23-year-old winger has reclaimed a bottom-six role during the absence of Justin Danforth (lower body). Pyyhtia is at two goals, one assist, 14 shots on net, 15 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 22 appearances, giving him minimal chance of being a major contributor in fantasy.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Head Coach Dean Evason, Adam Fantilli, Mikael Pyyhtia, Blue Jackets @ Lightning | Postgame Media

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Chips in with helper Pyyhtia notched an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Pyyhtia earned his first game action during this call-up. He's in the lineup to fill in for Yegor Chinakhov (upper body), though Pyythia has played more of a defensive style in a bottom-six role at the NHL level. He has two points, 11 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, 12 hits and a minus-6 rating over 18 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Pyyhtia was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Sunday.

Impact Pyyhtia has collected one goal, 11 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and 11 hits in 17 NHL appearances this season. He could occupy a bottom-six role in Sunday's game versus Chicago or serve as an extra forward.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Pyyhtia was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.

Impact Pyyhtia has a goal, 11 hits and 18 blocks in 17 appearances with the Blue Jackets in 2024-25. He was a scratch Monday, and the Blue Jackets still have 12 healthy forwards on their roster after shifting him to the minors.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first NHL goal Pyyhtia scored a goal on two shots with a plus-3 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Stationed on the second line with Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger, Pyyhtia banged home Columbus' fourth tally of the night late in the third period. It was Pyyhtia's first career NHL goal in his 27th game, and his first point of the season. The 2020 fourth-round pick appears to have earned the trust of new coach Dean Evason, and if he remains on a line with two talented teammates -- Fantilli and Sillinger were both top-12 picks in their respective draft years -- Pyyhtia could begin to accumulate some offense of his own.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

Scores in loss to Penguins Pyythia scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins.

Impact Pyythia opened the scoring less than five minutes into the first period and set up what seemed to be a strong start for the Blue Jackets, though any momentum would vanish as the game progressed. Pyythia is expected to carve a role as a bottom-six forward for Columbus this season after putting up two assists on 17 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops back to AHL Cleveland Pyythia was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Tuesday.

Impact Pyythia earned an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes. The 22-year-old winger will return to the AHL affiliate after posting two helpers across 17 outings at the NHL level this season.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Pyyhtia was called up from AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.

Impact Pyyhtia has seven goals and 27 points in 57 contests with Cleveland this season. The 22-year-old might draw into the lineup Thursday versus Ottawa if Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) is unavailable.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted by Columbus Pyyhtia was returned to AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Impact Pyyhtia saw his first NHL action in his young career this week, getting into a pair of games. He managed an assist in a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday before being shut down Friday in a loss to the Sabres. Pyyhtia came over in March from Finland and had three goals in six AHL games with Cleveland before his promotion to the Blue Jackets.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted by Blue Jackets Pyyhtia was summoned by Columbus on an emergency basis Wednesday.

Impact Pyyhtia has three goals in six games with AHL Cleveland this season. Prior to that, he recorded seven goals and 20 points in 47 contests with the Finnish club TPS in 2022-23. He hasn't played in the NHL yet.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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