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Supplies assist in loss Vaakanainen recorded an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Vaakanainen snapped a five-game point drought Wednesday after being scratched Monday versus the Sabres. The 25-year-old defenseman has been a regular presence in the Ducks' lineup this season, though he still sits out every now and then. He's collected 10 points, 49 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 47 appearances.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides assist in win Vaakanainen notched an assist, four hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Vaakanainen helped out on Troy Terry's goal in the third period, which came just after a successful penalty kill. The 25-year-old Vaakanainen has a point in each of the last two games. He was back on the third pairing Saturday, but he'll likely handle top-four minutes defensively while the Ducks work on easing in Olen Zellweger. Vaakanainen is at nine points, 42 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 20 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 41 outings this season.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finally gets first career goal Vaakanainen scored a goal and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact It's been a long and twisting path for Vaakanainen to get his first goal -- he's had a couple of potential tallies taken away. The milestone moment came in his 108th career contest. The 25-year-old is now in a top-four role for the Ducks, though he'll likely continue to make limited scoring contributions. He's at eight points, 42 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 40 appearances this season.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Urho Vaakanainen Takes Jake Oettinger Off Guard With Slick Shot From Behind Goal Line

JANUARY 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Gets on scoresheet with helper Vaakanainen notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

Impact Vaakanainen snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper on Troy Terry's second-period marker. The 25-year-old Vaakanainen has been an occasional healthy scratch so far, but the Ducks' trade of Jamie Drysdale to Philadelphia should open up more regular playing time. For the season, Vaakanainen has seven assists, 31 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 32 appearances.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Offers assist Vaakanainen logged an assist in Monday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Vaakanainen has picked up two assists while playing in each of the last five games. With Tristan Luneau away at the World Junior Championship, Vaakanainen has a clear path to playing time into the new year. The 24-year-old Finn is up to six points (all assists) while adding 23 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 24 appearances this season. Now in his sixth campaign, he remains in search of his first NHL goal.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper Wednesday Vaakanainen recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Vaakanainen set up an Adam Henrique tally in the second period. Playing time has once again become erratic for Vaakanainen, who has played in just three of the Ducks' last six games, and he's only seeing third-pairing usage when in the lineup. He's produced five assists, 22 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 21 appearances this season. The 24-year-old will compete with Robert Hagg in the short term and could be negatively impacted when Jamie Drysdale (lower body) returns.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in loss Vaakanainen notched an assist in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Vaakanainen snapped a five-game point drought with the assist. The 24-year-old defenseman has played in 17 straight contests after he was scratched for the first four games of the campaign. He's still not adding much offense with four helpers, 18 shots on net and a plus-3 rating this season. He's also logged eight hits, 15 blocked shots and two PIM while serving in a bottom-four role.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers pair of helpers Tuesday Vaakanainen posted two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 road win against the Predators.

Impact Vaakanainen was originally credited with a goal on a blast from the left point late in the third period, which would have been the game-winning tally. The goal was changed to Adam Henrique's winner, as he got the deflection past Juuse Saros of the Predators. Vaakanainen also added a plus-2 rating, a blocked shot, a minor penalty and two hits in his 15:12 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up first assist Vaakanainen notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact Vaakanainen was able to get on the scoresheet against his old team, setting up defense partner Radko Gudas on the opening goal. This was Vaakanainen's third straight game in the lineup, albeit in a third-pairing role. The 24-year-old has one assist, four shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating over three contests. He'll be competing with Robert Hagg and Tristan Luneau for playing time until Jamie Drysdale (lower body) returns.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IR Vaakanainen (hip) was removed from injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Vaakanainen missed the final 32 games last season and eventually underwent hip surgery in March. He'll be healthy enough for a full training camp before the 2023-24 campaign begins. He tallied two assists in 23 games with Anaheim last season and should see bottom-four minutes again this year.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Urho Vaakanainen will be lost for the rest of... - The Athletic Urho Vaakanainen will be lost for the rest of the season after undergoing hip surgery. His recovery time is expected to be five-to-six month...

MARCH 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Has hip surgery Vaakanainen has undergone hip surgery, according to Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

Impact Vaakanainen, who was injured during a game against Arizona on Jan. 28, is projected to need five-to-six months to recover, so he's not expected to play again this season. He has two assists in 23 games with Anaheim in 2022-23. Vaakanainen is in the first campaign of a two-year, $1.7 million contract.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Vaakanainen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Vaakanainen was injured in a game against the Coyotes on Jan. 28. His placement on IR probably means he won't play Monday against Dallas. Vaakanainen has chipped in two assists, 27 shots on goal and 28 blocks in 23 appearances this season. He could be replaced in the lineup by Colton White or Kevin Shattenkirk (lower body).

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Ducks have assigned Urho Vaakanainen to AHL San... - The Athletic Ducks have assigned Urho Vaakanainen to AHL San Diego on a long-term injury conditioning loan. Vaakanainen, who has a history of head-relate...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Former Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen leaves ice on stretcher after scary crash into boards - The Boston Globe The Finnish defenseman, traded to Anaheim last March for Hampus Lindholm, was conscious and alert with full movement in his extremities, the...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Ducks' Vaakanainen crashes into boards, leaves on stretcher

Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen was taken off the Honda Center ice on a stretcher after he crashed into the end boards in the first period of Anaheim’s preseason game against the...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Ducks re-sign Simon Benoit, Olle Eriksson Ek and Urho Vaakanainen NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 23, 2022 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Bruins need Urho Vaakanainen to play shutdown role on defense - The Boston Globe According to coach Bruce Cassidy, Urho Vaakanainen has more to prove, more to give.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

What I'm hearing about Jack Studnicka, Urho Vaakanainen and the Bruins' top trade need: 'It's so obvious' Could the Bruins target Claude Giroux or J.T. Miller ahead of the trade deadline? Could Studnicka or Vaakanainen be made available?

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy lashes out at refs over Urho Vaakanainen injury Boston defenseman left game after being hit from behind

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Bruins reward Urho Vaakanainen's consistency with more ice time - The Boston Globe Vaakanainen played in his ninth game in a row Monday against Anaheim.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins notebook: Urho Vaakanainen comes through at the end Just what kind of NHL player Urho Vaakanainen will be is not yet clear. But contrary to what many believed up until just a couple of weeks a...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen showing he belongs in NHL - The Boston Globe Vaakanainen has four assists in five games since being recalled from Providence.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Back in minors Vaakanainen has been returned to AHL Providence, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

Impact Vaakanainen, who's notched two assists in eight games with the big club to date, is slated to work on Providence's top defensive pairing Thursday against against Hartford. The 2017 first-rounder is a candidate to recalled by Boston, but for now, he'll continue to polish his game at the AHL level.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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