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Valtteri
Filppula
Center
Birthdate
20/3/1984
Birthplace
Vantaa, FIN
Draft Info
2002: Rd 3, Pk 95 (DET)
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Birthdate
20/3/1984
Birthplace
Vantaa, FIN
Draft Info
2002: Rd 3, Pk 95 (DET)
Position
Center
Career History
Detroit Red Wings
2005-2013, 2019-2021 (10 Seasons)
New York Islanders
2018-2019 (1 Season)
Philadelphia Flyers
2016-2018 (2 Seasons)
Tampa Bay Lightning
2013-2017 (4 Seasons)
NHL News
Sharks ink newly acquired Michael Kesselring to 3-year deal
The Sharks signed newly acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract Monday.
Gallagher traded to Vancouver, capping 14 seasons in Montreal
Brendan Gallagher was traded to Vancouver on Monday in exchange for future considerations.
Sabres re-sign Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5M contract
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed checking-line forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million contract on Monday, two days before free agency opens.
NHL free agency 2026: How all 32 teams can earn an A+
With the market set to open July 1, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.
Predators sign faceoff ace Jack Drury to 5-year, $22.5M deal
The Predators signed forward Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million contract on Sunday night, four days after he was acquired from the Avalanche.
2026 NHL draft grades: Best, worst, most surprising picks
Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.
