SAKU
MAENALANEN
#8 -
LW
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
207 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
1
year
Debut
Dec 7, 2018
Born
May 29, 1994
(30 yrs)
Kemi, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Nashville in 2013 (5/125).
Drafted from
Karpat (Fin Jr.)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-19 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Winnipeg Jets to a one-year two-way contract.
|
| 2021-07-27 |
Declared free agent.
|
| 2019-09-25 |
Signed with the Jokerit Helsinki of the KHL.
|
| 2019-06-25 |
Carolina Hurricanes tendered a qualifying offer.
|
| 2019-05-14 |
Missed the last 4 playoff games (hand surgery).
|
News
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Rotowire
Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 3:04 AM
Maenalanen provided an assist and five hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.
Rotowire
Sat, Mar 04, 2023 at 10:39 AM
Maenalanen picked up two assists in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
Scouting Report
Complements skilled linemates very well, due to his size, reach and ability to win puck battles. Is an imposing figure who can make his presence felt when on the ice. Has solid offensive instincts, too. In order to thrive in the National Hockey League, he will need to completely fill out his big frame and become even stronger so as to battle in the corners (and also to fill a role in front of the net).
Long Range Potential: Big, skilled complementary winger with some upside.
