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Niko Huuhtanen

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Team W-L-OTL Pts
BUF
 50-23-9 109
TB
 50-26-6 106
MON
 48-24-10 106
BOS
 45-27-10 100
OTT
 44-27-11 99
DET
 41-31-10 92
FLA
 40-38-4 84
TOR
 32-36-14 78
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Top Niko Huuhtanen News

  • Niko Huuhtanen: Put on waivers Tuesday

    Rotowire

    Huuhtanen was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of having his contract terminated, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

    Huuhtanen accounted for three helpers, 10 PIM and a plus-1 over five outings with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26, and he also suited up once for ECHL Orlando. The 2021 seventh-round selection has never appeared in an NHL game.

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  • Lightning's Niko Huuhtanen: Healthy and in AHL

    Rotowire

    Huuhtanen (undisclosed) was assigned to AHL Syracuse by the Lightning on Thursday, according to the official AHL transaction log.

    Huuhtanen began the season on the injured non-roster list while battling an undisclosed injury, but he is healthy again and has been assigned to the AHL. The 22-year-old debuted for Syracuse on Saturday and recorded two assists in a 7-4 loss.

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  • Lightning's Niko Huuhtanen: Hits injured non-roster list

    Rotowire

    Huuhtanen (undisclosed) was put on the injured non-roster list Monday.

    Huuhtanen will likely head to AHL Syracuse once he's ready to return to action. He had eight goals and 20 points in 51 regular-season appearances with Tampa Bay's top minor-league affiliate in 2024-25.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 198 lbs
Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland
Age: 22
Experience: R
Shoots: Right