Mikael Pyyhtia - NHL News & Rumors

Inks two-year deal Pyyhtia signed a two-year contract with the Blue Jackets on Thursday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Pyyhtia's contract is a two-way deal for 2026-27, but it switches to a one-way contract with a $900,000 cap hit for 2027-28. The 24-year-old had a goal in five regular-season outings with Columbus in 2025-26. He also recorded 21 goals and 49 points in 59 regular-season appearances with AHL Cleveland. Pyyhtia isn't likely to be a favorite to make Columbus' roster out of training camp, but he should be in the mix.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pots pair of goals Sunday Pyyhtia scored twice in AHL Cleveland's 6-4 win over Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Impact Pyyhtia ended up at 21 goals and 28 assists across 59 appearances in the regular season. That includes seven goals over his last six games. Pyyhtia will look to continue his strong scoring as Cleveland enters the postseason.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies twice in AHL win Pyyhtia scored twice in AHL Cleveland's 6-5 win over Milwaukee on Saturday.

Impact Pyyhtia has four goals and three assists over his last eight outings. He's up to 16 goals, 44 points and 109 shots on net over 54 appearances. That matches his combined point output over 88 contests across the previous two AHL regular seasons.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three points in AHL win Pyyhtia scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Cleveland's 7-2 win over Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact Pyyhtia snapped an eight-game goal drought in this effort. He's up to 13 goals and 40 points through 47 appearances this season. The Finnish forward has 71 NHL games to his name, but the Blue Jackets appear to have enough depth for now, so he'll have to wait for his next opportunity for a call-up.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Pyyhtia was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Monday.

Impact Pyyhtia has picked up one goal, six shots on net, two blocked shots and one hit across five NHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign. He also has seven tallies and 22 points in 23 AHL appearances this season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first NHL goal of season Pyyhtia scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth.

Impact This was Pyyhtia's third game with the Blue Jackets this season, and the goal was his first point so far. The forward has added five shots on net, two blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while logging fourth-line minutes. Pyyhtia posted 22 points over 23 outings with AHL Cleveland prior to this call-up, though he'll likely have to compete with Danton Heinen and Zach Aston-Reese while with the big club.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets vs. Mammoth | NHL Highlights | January 11, 2026

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Head Coach Dean Evason, Egor Zamula & Mikael Pyyhtia - Blue Jackets @ Golden Knights | Pregame Media

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Promoted to NHL roster Pyyhtia was called up from AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.

Impact Pyyhtia saw action in 47 regular-season games last year, generating four goals, three assists and 25 hits while averaging 12:06 of ice time. Even with his promotion to the NHL roster, the winger is far from a lock to play and would need to edge out the likes of Zach Aston-Reese, Brendan Gaunce or Danton Heinen.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Big game in AHL on Monday Pyyhtia scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Cleveland's 3-1 win over Charlotte on Monday.

Impact This was Pyyhtia's fourth multi-point effort over the last six games for the Monsters. In that span, he has four goals and six assists. For the season, he's up to seven goals, 22 points, 54 shots on net and 14 PIM through 23 outings. The 24-year-old could be a call-up candidate if the Blue Jackets need forward depth later in the campaign.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Active in overtime loss Pyyhtia scored twice and added an assist in AHL Cleveland's 4-3 overtime loss to Rochester on Monday.

Impact Pyyhtia put in a good performance, but the rest of the Monsters' lineup was lacking. This was Pyyhtia's third straight multi-point game, which spanned across a short absence. The forward is doing well this year with six goals, 19 points and 49 shots on net over 20 appearances for Cleveland.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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