URHO
VAAKANAINEN
#5 -
D
Undisclosed, injured reserve
Status
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
185 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
3
years
Debut
Oct 20, 2018
Born
Jan 1, 1999
(25 yrs)
Joensuu, Finland
Hometown
Jyvaskyla, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Boston in 2017 (1/18).
Drafted from
JYP (Fin)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Boston in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-10-09 |
Undisclosed, injured reserve.
|
| 2022-07-22 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks to a two-year contract.
|
| 2022-07-11 |
Anaheim Ducks tendered a qualifying offer.
|
| 2022-04-22 |
Missed 1 game (illness).
|
| 2022-04-19 |
Illness, day-to-day.
|
News
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Rotowire
Mon, Jul 01, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Vaakanainen signed a one-year deal with Anaheim on Monday.
Rotowire
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Vaakanainen registered a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Scouting Report
Excels at the defensive aspects of playing along the blueline, such as shot-blocking ability, shutdown qualities and a sound decision-making process with the puck. Is a solid puck mover with a fairly projectable frame. His offensive game will never be his calling card, so he is unlikely to become a No. 1 rearguard in the National Hockey League. Needs to add weight and get stronger to maximize his shutdown appeal and limit injuries, which have been an issue for him.
Long Range Potential:
