MARKUS
NIEMELAINEN
#80 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’6’’,
190 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
0
years
(Rookie)
Debut
Dec 1, 2021
Born
Jun 8, 1998
(26 yrs)
Kuopio, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Edmonton in 2016 (3/63).
Drafted from
Saginaw (OHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-10-17 |
Recalled from the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
|
| 2022-05-17 |
Recalled from the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
|
| 2022-03-10 |
Signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a two-year contract extension.
|
| 2022-03-08 |
Assigned to the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
|
| 2022-02-20 |
Fined $2,043 by the NHL.
|
News
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Rotowire
Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 2:04 PM
Niemelainen was put on waivers by Edmonton on Friday.
Rotowire
Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Niemelainen was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday.
Scouting Report
Has a massive frame (6-6), so his shutdown upside is rather huge. Moves the puck well and is rather mobile for his size. Can also put up decent numbers at lower levels. Needs to add more bulk in order to maximize his shutdown ability at the National Hockey League level. Also, his offensive production will be limited in the NHL.
Long Range Potential: Huge defenseman with some upside.
