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Sami
Vatanen
Defense
Birthdate
3/6/1991
Birthplace
Jyvaskyla, FIN
Draft Info
2009: Rd 4, Pk 106 (ANA)
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Birthdate
3/6/1991
Birthplace
Jyvaskyla, FIN
Draft Info
2009: Rd 4, Pk 106 (ANA)
Position
Defense
Career History
Dallas Stars
2020*-2021 (1 Season)
New Jersey Devils
2017, 2019*-2020* (4 Seasons)
Carolina Hurricanes
2019*-2020 (1 Season)
Anaheim Ducks
2012-2018 (6 Seasons)
NHL News
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Utah Mammoth bulk up, acquire Vincent Trocheck, Anders Lee
Looking to build off a Western Conference playoff appearance last season, the Utah Mammoth went summer shopping in New York Wednesday, acquiring New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck before adding New York Islanders captain Anders Lee in free agency.
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Capitals sign Boone Jenner, Vincent Desharnais to 4-year deals
The Capitals have signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million contract and defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million deal.
Oilers trim payroll, send defenseman Darnell Nurse to Sharks
The Edmonton Oilers traded defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday afternoon, keeping the 31-year-old veteran in the Western Conference. In exchange, his former club acquired defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.
