The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they signed Niko Huuhtanen to a three-year, entry-level contract. Huuhtanen, 20, recently joined the Lightning’s AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, for the Calder Cup Playoffs.
While the team has yet to officially confirm the transaction, Cap Friendly is reporting that the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed their 2021 7th-round draft pick, Niko Huuhtanen to a three-year, entry-level contract set to begin with the 2024-25 season.
Cap Friendly: The Tampa Bay Lightning signed Niko Huuhtanen to a three-year entry-level contract with an $867,500 cap hit with an AAV of $925,000. 2024-25: $775,000 salary, $92,500 signing bonus, $57,500 games played, and $80,000 in the minors.
We took a look at all 35 players in the system that are aged 25 or younger (as of October 1, 2023) and ranked them. It’s the Top 25 Under 25. Age: 20 Position: Right Wing Draft: 2021 7th Round, #224 overall 2023-24 Team: Jukurit (Liiga) 2022 Ranking: #20 I have to give credit where credit is due.
Almost all Stanley Cup contenders trade valued draft capital to stay near the top. And the Tampa Bay Lightning are no exception.
We all love overhyping our favorite team’s prospects. While national media might throw some water on our dreams of the youngsters becoming future all-stars (more on that down below), to us they are the future of the organization.
and Sam Gagner reaches 1000th NHL game Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Niko Huuhtanen scored in Finland’s 3-0 win over Latvia at the Men’s World Juniors. Huuhtanen was also named player of the game for the Finns as they get set to play Dylan Duke and the Americans this weekend.
Canada, WYD? The day started off with a tight-checking, low-scoring duel between Finland and Switzerland with the Swiss pulling off the slight overtime upset, 3-2, with Attilio Biasca scoring the deciding goal just 41 seconds into the bonus frame.
Why was this guy a seventh round pick? I’ll just come out and say it. You are all sleeping hard on Niko Huuhtanen. This 19-year-old, 6’2” power forward with speed and poise is a top prospect in the WHL, and should be considered a top prospect for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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