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Signs overseas Maenalanen signed with SCL Tigers of the Swiss National League on Thursday, per CBS.

Impact Maenalanen failed his physical on the eve of the Avalanche's training camp and was released from his tryout offer. He'll now head to Europe to extend his playing career, and at 29 years old, he may not get another NHL chance.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails physical Maenalanen failed his physical and was released from his professional tryout agreement with the Avalanche on Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Maenalanen's release comes at a rough time for the player. The 29-year-old had 10 points in 64 games with the Jets last season, his first NHL action in four years. He could still get another PTO to attend another team's camp, but his NHL future has to be in doubt at this point.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks PTO with Avs Maenalanen signed a professional tryout agreement with Colorado on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Maenalanen returned to the NHL during the 2022-23 campaign after three years of overseas hockey in Russia and Finland. He tallied four goals and 10 points while averaging 10:20 of ice time with the Jets in his first NHL action since his 2018-19 rookie campaign. The 29-year-old winger will compete for a bottom-line role in camp.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers helper Maenalanen provided an assist and five hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact Maenalanen snapped a 19-game point drought when he set up Kevin Stenlund's second-period tally. Considering Maenalanen had just 10 points to go with 113 hits and 61 shots on net in 64 regular-season outings, it's safe to assume he won't have a breakout in scoring in the playoffs. The 28-year-old figures to be a regular presence in the bottom six.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JACKET PRESENTATION: Saku Maenalanen & Vladislav Namestnikov

MARCH 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers in Friday's loss Maenalanen picked up two assists in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact The Jets were staring at a 5-0 hole early in the third period, so coach Rick Bowness gave his fourth line some extra chances against an Oilers team that was coasting to the finish line. Maenalanen has only found the scoresheet four times in his last 34 games, highlighting his lack of fantasy appeal, but remarkably he delivered two-point performances on all four occasions.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morrissey, Scheifele lead Jets' rally in 4-2 win over Blues

Josh Morrissey and Mark Scheifele each scored twice in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets rallied for a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues

JANUARY 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Barron, Scheifele score in 3rd period, Jets beat Ducks

Morgan Barron and Mark Scheifele scored a pair of quick goals in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Jets rout Chicago 7-2, handing Blackhawks 7th straight loss

Saku Maenalanen and Pierre-Luc Dubois each scored two goals and the Winnipeg Jets routed Chicago 7-2 on Sunday night, handing the Blackhawks their seventh straight loss

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

JACKET PRESENTATION: Mason Appleton & Saku Maenalanen

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE