| Dec. 1, 2024 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) won't be available for Sunday's home contest versus Ottawa. - Vaakanainen will miss his eighth consecutive game. Drew Helleson has received consistent playing time on the third defensive pairing as a result of Vaakanainen's absence. |
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| Nov. 29, 2024 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) won't be in the lineup Friday versus the Kings, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News. - Vaakanainen hasn't played for Anaheim since Nov. 13. He has an assist and seven blocks in five outings in 2024-25. When available, Vaakanainen might serve on the third pairing. |
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| Nov. 27, 2024 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kraken. - Vaakanainen will miss his sixth game in a row. At this point, he can be considered out indefinitely until the Ducks provide an update on the defenseman's status. Drew Helleson is likely to stay in the lineup on the third pairing during Vaakanainen's absence. |
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| Nov. 25, 2024 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) isn't available for Monday's tilt against Seattle, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News. - Vaakanainen hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 13. He has an assist and seven blocks in five appearances in 2024-25. Vaakanainen might draw into the lineup as a member of the third pairing once he recovers, but he also might be a healthy scratch. |
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| Nov. 22, 2024 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Sabres, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. - This will be Vaakanainen's fourth straight game out of the lineup. Drew Helleson has been playing in place of Vaakanainen. It's unclear if the 25-year-old will be able to play Monday versus the Kraken, as there has not been much information about his recovery. |
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| Nov. 19, 2024 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Blackhawks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. - Vaakanainen is set to miss his third contest with this injury. The 25-year-old defenseman does not have a clear timeline to return. His next chance to play is Friday versus the Sabres. |
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| Nov. 18, 2024 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) won't suit up Monday against Dallas. - Vaakanainen will miss his second straight contest, and it's not yet known if he's close to returning. The 25-year-old has collected an assist through five appearances this season. Drew Helleson will make his second appearance of the season on the third defensive pairing. |
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| Nov. 15, 2024 |
Vaakanainen (undisclosed) missed Thursday's practice, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News, and consequently isn't expected to play Friday versus Detroit. - Vaakanainen suffered the injury during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Vegas. He has an assist in five appearances with Anaheim in 2024-25. When healthy, Vaakanainen is an option for the third pairing, though he also spends time in the press box. |
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| Nov. 8, 2024 |
Vaakanainen logged an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Wild. - Vaakanainen stayed in the lineup for the second game in a row since Cam Fowler (upper body) was unavailable. The 25-year-old Vaakanainen has played in three games this season, earning two shots on net, five blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. He'll likely see a fairly limited role when he plays while also being a candidate to be scratched when the Ducks' defense is fully healthy. |
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| Nov. 3, 2024 |
Vaakanainen was scratched for the 10th time in 11 games when he sat out Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. - Vaakanainen signed a one-year deal to remain with the Ducks in July after he was not given a qualifying offer in June. The 25-year-old defenseman has served as a healthy scratch most of the time, though he's now the only spare blueliner in Anaheim after Tristan Luneau was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Friday. Vaakanainen may rotate into the lineup for one of the Ducks' younger defensemen at times, but it would likely take another player's injury for him to have a chance at steady playing time. |
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| July 1, 2024 |
Vaakanainen signed a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Ducks on Monday. - Vaakanainen scored 14 points in 68 games with the Ducks last season and did not receive a qualifying offer before hitting free agency. The 25-year-old should fill a bottom-four role during the 2024-25 campaign. |
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| June 30, 2024 |
Vaakanainen will become an unrestricted free agent Monday after not receiving a qualifying offer from the Ducks, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports. - Vaakanainen scored 14 points in 68 games last season and did not receive consistent playing time down the stretch. He was a first-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft but has been held to 24 points in 136 career NHL contest. |
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| April 18, 2024 |
Vaakanainen was scratched for four of the Ducks' last 11 games. - Vaakanainen set a career high with 68 games played in 2023-24, picking up 14 points, 67 shots on net, 55 hits and 79 blocked shots. He was generally solid in a bottom-four role, but he couldn't maintain an everyday role in the second half of the season. Vaakanainen is a pending restricted free agent. |
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| March 29, 2024 |
Vaakanainen registered a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. - Vaakanainen helped out on an Isac Lundestrom tally early in the third period. With four helpers over 12 appearances in March, Vaakanainen has put together a solid month for a depth defenseman. He's at 14 points, 63 shots on net, 74 blocked shots, 44 hits and 24 PIM through 62 appearances this season, though he's no guarantee to be in the lineup every game. |
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| March 22, 2024 |
Vaakanainen recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks. - Vaakanainen has two assists, five shots on net, eight hits and nine blocked shots over his last six outings. The 25-year-old defenseman continues to see steady bottom-four usage for the Ducks, but the team's scoring troubles will suppress his offense. For the season, the Finn is at 13 points, 63 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 42 hits, 24 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 60 appearances. |
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| March 12, 2024 |
Vaakanainen posted an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blackhawks. - Vaakanainen set up the second of Brett Leason's two goals in the loss. While he's not a huge scoring threat, Vaakanainen has three helpers over his last nine outings. He's still at risk of the occasional healthy scratch with the Ducks carrying eight defensemen. Vaakanainen has 12 points, 58 shots on net, 63 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 55 appearances in a bottom-four role. |
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| March 3, 2024 |
Vaakanainen registered an assist in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Canucks. - Vaakanainen has two helpers over his last six games. The 25-year-old defenseman is still at risk of being an occasional scratch, but the Ducks' trades of Jamie Drysdale and Ilya Lyubushkin have opened up more consistent playing time for the remaining blueliners. Vaakanainen has a career-high 11 points with 54 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 30 hits and a plus-1 rating over 52 appearances. |
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| Feb. 22, 2024 |
Vaakanainen recorded an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets. - 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. |
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| Jan. 27, 2024 |
Vaakanainen notched an assist, four hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Wild. - 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. |
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| Jan. 25, 2024 |
Vaakanainen scored a goal and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars. - 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. |
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| Jan. 9, 2024 |
Vaakanainen notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Predators. - 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. |
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| Dec. 19, 2023 |
Vaakanainen logged an assist in Monday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings. - 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. |
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| Dec. 13, 2023 |
Vaakanainen recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders. - 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. |
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| Nov. 26, 2023 |
Vaakanainen notched an assist in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Oilers. - 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. |
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| Nov. 14, 2023 |
Vaakanainen posted two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 road win against the Predators. - 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. |
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| Oct. 27, 2023 |
Vaakanainen notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins. - 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. |
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| Sept. 15, 2023 |
Vaakanainen (hip) was removed from injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly. - 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. |
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| Feb. 6, 2023 |
Vaakanainen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site. - 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). |
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| Dec. 30, 2022 |
Vaakanainen produced an assist in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Predators. - This was Vaakanainen's second game back after missing three due to an illness. The 23-year-old played in 10 of the Ducks' 14 games in December, so it appears he has an edge over Colton White for playing time. Vaakanainen's helper was his first point in 11 appearances this season, and he's added 10 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, nine hits and a minus-7 rating in a third-pairing role. |
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| Dec. 28, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (illness) will draw into the lineup for Wednesday's game against Vegas. - Vaakanainen missed Anaheim's previous three games because of the illness. He has no points in nine contests in 2022-23 while averaging 16:41 of ice time. Nathan Beaulieu, who played in Anaheim's previous three games, will be a healthy scratch. |
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| Dec. 23, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (illness) is not in Friday's lineup against Calgary. - Vaakanainen has missed three straight games and it's unclear when the team expects him to return. His next chance to suit up will be Dec. 28 against Vegas. |
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| Dec. 21, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (illness) remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Wild. - Vaakanainen will miss his second straight game with the illness. His next chance to play is Friday versus the Flames, though it's unclear if he'll be ready by then. |
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| Dec. 20, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Kings. - Vaakanainen's absence means the Ducks will go back to the traditional 12-forward, six-defensemen lineup. It's unclear if he'll be feeling well enough to suit up Wednesday versus the Wild. |
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
Vaakanainen recorded two blocked shots during Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the host Predators. - Vaakanainen (upper body) returned to the lineup for the first time Tuesday and skated on the third pairing with Kevin Shattenkirk. The 2017 first-round draft pick dressed for his first game with the Ducks since he suffered an injury April 29. Eased back into the lineup against the Predators, Vaakanainen received 14:52 of ice time and recorded one shot on goal. |
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| Nov. 27, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) was recalled from his conditioning stint and removed from injured reserve Sunday. - Vaakanainen has been on injured reserve since the start of the year and he'll also miss Sunday's tilt with Seattle. The 23-year-old could make his season debut in the near future. |
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| Nov. 26, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (upper body) was assigned to AHL San Diego for a long-term injury conditioning loan. - Vaakanainen suffered the injury in a preseason game Sept. 30, and he's been out of action since. He'll likely need multiple games to get up to speed, and it's possible he could be assigned to the Gulls even after his loan is over. |
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| Oct. 10, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly. - Vaakaninen was taken off the ice on a stretcher on Sept. 30 after he crashed into the boards in preseason action against San Jose. The Ducks announced that the 23-year-old blueliner was making good progress shortly later, but a timetable for his recovery and the specifics of the injury were not provided. |
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| Oct. 2, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (undisclosed) has continued to improve since he was released from the hospital on Friday, - Details of the injury remain undisclosed, so it remains difficult to know when Vaakanainen will be ready to return to action. He left the ice on a stretcher Friday after he crashed into the boards in a preseason match against San Jose. |
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| Sept. 30, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (undisclosed) was taken to the hospital after crashing into the boards during Friday's preseason game against San Jose. - Fortunately, Vaakanainen was completely alert and had full mobility after he was taken off the ice. An update on the 23-year-old blueliner should be available in the coming days after he undergoes further testing. |
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| July 22, 2022 |
Vaakanainen signed a two-year contract extension with the Ducks on Friday. - Vaakanainen appeared in 29 top-level contests split between the Bruins and the Ducks last season, picking up six helpers while averaging 19:19 of ice time per game over that span. The 23-year-old defender will likely have a regular spot in Anaheim's lineup next year, but he likely won't produce enough offense to be a viable fantasy option. |
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| May 10, 2022 |
Vaakanainen posted just two assists and a minus-5 rating in 14 games with the Ducks after he was traded from the Bruins. - Vaakanainen had four assists in 15 outings with the Bruins this year. His role was more stable with the Ducks, but the downgrade in the quality of his teammates likely contributed to lesser offense. The Finn added 27 hits, 28 blocked shots and 27 shots on net in 29 appearances. Still 23 years old, Vaakanainen will likely get a chance to further establish himself at the NHL level next season after he signs a new contract as a restricted free agent. |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (illness) is in the lineup Saturday versus the Kings. - Vaakanainen missed one game due to an illness. He'll return to a second-pairing role alongside rookie Jamie Drysdale, while Simon Benoit will exit the lineup. |
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| April 19, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Kings. - Vaakanainen will miss his first game since March 26, which was due to an undisclosed injury after he was traded from the Bruins. The defenseman has two assists in 10 games with the Ducks. Simon Benoit will enter the lineup with Vaakanainen sidelined. |
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| March 31, 2022 |
Vaakanainen posted an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars. - In just his second game with the Ducks, Vaakanainen got on the scoresheet when he set up Kevin Shattenkirk's third-period tally. The 23-year-old Vaakanainen should be in line for regular playing time in the final month of the campaign. He's earned five helpers, 16 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, 12 hits and a plus-1 rating in 17 games between the Ducks and the Bruins this season. |
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| March 29, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve and will make his Ducks debut Tuesday against Dallas, per NHL.com. - Vaakanainen was acquired as part of the Josh Manson deal with the Bruins. The 23-year-old tallied four assists while averaging 19:17 of ice time in 15 appearances with Boston this season. He's expected to skate in a bottom-pair role Tuesday. |
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| March 11, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (undisclosed) practiced Friday in a non-contact jersey, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald. - Vaakanainen has missed the last nine games while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old has averaged 19:04 of ice time and been held without a point over his last 10 performances. |
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| Feb. 24, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly. - Vaakanainen is not on the Bruins' current road trip that began Thursday in Seattle. The 23-year-old will be out a minimum of one week, but he's likely to miss more time than that. |
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| Feb. 23, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (undisclosed) is not on the Bruins' road trip and has yet to resume skating, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. - Vaakanainen seems unlikely to return during the road trip given that he isn't practicing. With the Finn sidelined, expect Derek Forbort, Connor Clifton and Jack Ahcan to compete for two spots on the third pairing. Vaakanainen probably won't be back before March 7 versus the Kings. |
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| Feb. 21, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was held out of Monday's matchup with Colorado after he "wasn't feeling right" during warmups according to coach Bruce Cassidy, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. - Vaakanainen took part in warmups before coming off early and being replaced in the lineup by Connor Clifton. Given the fact that the Finn is pointless in his last 10 appearances and is still looking for his first goal of the season, few fantasy players were likely impacted by his late scratch. |
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| Feb. 17, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (face) was activated off injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL's media site. - Vaakanainen has missed the last four games while dealing with a facial injury. The 23-year-old has averaged 19:10 of ice time and generated four assists over 13 NHL games this season. |
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| Feb. 14, 2022 |
Vaakanainen is reportedly "in the mix" to resume playing according to coach Bruce Cassidy but won't be in the lineup against the Rangers on Tuesday. - It's a pretty vague designation from Cassidy on the 23-year-old Vaakanainen's status considering the blueliner is still on injured reserve. The impending return of Matt Grzlecyk (upper body) is no doubt a factor as well. Even if the Bruins decide to activate Vaakanainen off IR ahead of Tuesday's contests, fantasy players should be expecting him to sit out as a healthy scratch. |
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| Feb. 8, 2022 |
Vaakanainen (face) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly. - Vaakanainen was injured last Tuesday in the Bruins' 3-2 win over the Kraken. The Finn has already been out a week, so he's eligible to return whenever ready, but he has yet to resume skating. Trent Frederic (upper body) was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move. |
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| Feb. 7, 2022 |
Vaakanainen has yet to begin skating after sustaining a facial injury before the All-Star break, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports, - Considering Vaakanainen hasn't gotten onto the ice, he should be expected to miss at least Tuesday's clash with the Penguins, though it certainly could be longer. Connor Clifton should step into the lineup with Vaakanainen on the shelf Given his lack of offensive upside, he's pointless in his last eight contests, Vaakanainen's absence will likely go unnoticed by the majority of fantasy players. |
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| Feb. 1, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was recalled from AHL Providence to the active roster Tuesday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports. - Vaakanainen has averaged 20:15 of ice time and distributed four assists over 12 NHL games this season. His last assist was registered on Jan. 15 in a 4-3 overtime victory over Nashville. |
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| Jan. 31, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was demoted to AHL Providence on Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports. - Vaakanainen has only appeared in 12 NHL games this season but he's averaged 20:16 of ice time in the process. The 23-year-old blueliner will likely be back with the big club in the near future. |
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| Jan. 28, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was added to the active roster for Friday's game against Arizona. - Vaakanainen will skate in a bottom-pair role Friday. He's averaging 20:13 of ice time in 10 NHL appearances. |
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| Jan. 27, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly. - Vaakanainen continues to regularly rotate between the lineup and the taxi squad. He has four helpers and nine shots on net through 10 contests. |
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| Jan. 26, 2022 |
The Bruins recalled Vaakanainen from the taxi squad to play Wednesday in Colorado, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. - Vaakanainen will skate with Charlie McAvoy on the first defense pair while Matt Grzelcyk (undisclosed) remains unavailable. The 23-year-old has totaled four assists while averaging 20:09 of ice time in nine games this season. |
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| Jan. 25, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly. - Vaakanainen has typically been in the lineup in January, so he'll likely be recalled again for Wednesday's game versus the Avalanche. He has four assists in nine games this season. |
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| Jan. 23, 2022 |
Vaakaninen was reassigned to AHL Providence on Sunday, per CBS Sports. - Vaakanainen has looked impressive while filling in on Boston's blue line, averaging 20:17 of ice time with four points in eight games. He could be back on the active roster for Monday's tilt with Anaheim. |
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| Jan. 20, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was promoted to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Capitals, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports. - Vaakanainen will again fill a second-pairing role. He figures to continue moving between the roster and the taxi squad with Mike Reilly in COVID-19 protocols. |
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| Jan. 19, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was demoted to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly. - Vaakanainen could be back with the big club if Mike Reilly (COVID-19 protocols) remains out for Thursday's game versus the Capitals. He has four helpers in six contests this season. |
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| Jan. 18, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was called up Tuesday and will play versus the Hurricanes, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports. - Vaakanainen will slot into a second-pairing role with Mike Reilly (COVID-19 protocols) unavailable. The 23-year-old Vaakanainen has racked up four assists and a plus-6 rating in five games this season. |
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| Jan. 12, 2022 |
The Bruins recalled Vaakanainen from AHL Providence on Wednesday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports. - Vaakanainen will likely enter the lineup Wednesday versus Montreal, as Derek Forbort and Connor Clifton are both unavailable due to COVID-19 protocols. The 23-year-old has tallied a pair of assists in two games this season while averaging 16:31 of ice time. |
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| Jan. 11, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports. - Vaakanainen's demotion suggests Connor Clifton or Derek Forbort may be on track to be activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Montreal. Vaakanainen's picked up two helpers through two NHL appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 8, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was recalled from the taxi squad for Saturday's tilt with the Lightning. - Vaakanainen will make his season debut with Charlie McAvoy (lower body) unavailable. The 23-year-old blueliner has two points in 16 career NHL appearances since the start of the 2018-19 campaign. |
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| Jan. 6, 2022 |
Vaakanainen was elevated from AHL Providence on an emergency basis Thursday. - Vaakanainen was called up in light of Charlie McAvoy (lower body) being ruled out of Thursday's contest with the Wild. The 23-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut this season. The Finn has tallied four assists through his last six appearances with AHL Providence. |
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| May 11, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 21:10 of ice time in the Bruins' 2-1 loss to the Capitals on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 13, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 18:58 of ice time in the Bruins' 4-0 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 11, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 17:26 of ice time in the Bruins' 4-0 win over the Rangers on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 9, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 14:51 of ice time in the Bruins' 2-1 shootout loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 7, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 14:05 of ice time in the Bruins' 1-0 loss to the Devils on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 28, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 21:21 of ice time in the Bruins' 4-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. |
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| Feb. 26, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 19:39 of ice time in the Bruins' 6-2 loss to the Rangers on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had an assist in 19:17 of ice time in the Bruins' 7-2 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Vaakanainen now has two assists on the season. |
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| Feb. 21, 2021 |
Urho Vaakanainen had an assist in 23:28 of ice time in the Bruins' 7-3 win over the Flyers on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Vaakanainen now has one assist on the season. |
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| Nov. 21, 2019 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 13:44 of ice time in the Bruins' 3-2 win over the Sabres on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Nov. 19, 2019 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 18:15 of ice time in the Bruins' 5-1 win over the Devils on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| Nov. 16, 2019 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 19:19 of ice time in the Bruins' 3-2 shootout loss to the Capitals on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Nov. 15, 2019 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 16:03 of ice time in the Bruins' 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| Nov. 12, 2019 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 16:55 of ice time in the Bruins' 5-4 shootout loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Oct. 23, 2018 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 5:46 of ice time in the Bruins' 4-1 win over the Senators on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Oct. 20, 2018 |
Urho Vaakanainen had 12:26 of ice time in the Bruins' 2-1 overtime loss to the Canucks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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