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Urho Vaakanainen

Defenseman · New York Rangers

2017 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 18 (#18) — Boston Bruins

Age 276'2"202 lbsShoots LeftJoensuu, FIN

Current Season

GP

34

Goals

0

Assists

6

Points

6

+/-

0

S%

0.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 11@ DAL0000115:38
Mar 18vs NJD000003:05
Mar 16vs LAK0000015:51
Mar 14@ MIN011+1014:37
Mar 12@ WPG0000116:13

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.55M

Total Value

$3.10M

Expires

2 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Vaakanainen’s Low Bar Still Somehow Looked Too High

Urho Vaakanainen came into this with the kind of expectations that usually buy a player a little more rope, but this one still managed to feel short of the mark. The original story clearly points to a disappointing stretch, the sort that gets remembered in pro locker rooms because the margins in this league are brutal.

New York Rangers
Trades & Rumors
Rangers Report Card: Vaakanainen's Grade

The Rangers hand out their 2026 report cards, and Urho Vaakanainen sits squarely in the spotlight after a season that had Broadway buzzing with questions. Defensemen like him don't grow on trees, but did he deliver the steady minutes the blue line craved amid injuries and lineup shuffles? Front offices around the league keep an eye on these evaluations, as they signal bigger moves in a cap-strapped summer.

New York Rangers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Urho Vaakanainen's stats this season?
Urho Vaakanainen has 0 goals and 6 assists for 6 points in 34 games this season.
What team does Urho Vaakanainen play for?
Urho Vaakanainen is a defenseman for the New York Rangers.
What is Urho Vaakanainen's contract?
Urho Vaakanainen has a cap hit of $1.55M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Urho Vaakanainen drafted?
Urho Vaakanainen was drafted in the 2017 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins in Round 1, Pick 18 (18 overall).
Where is Urho Vaakanainen from?
Urho Vaakanainen is 27 years old and was born in Joensuu, FIN.