Saku Maenalanen
31-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Signed with SCL Tigers of the Swiss National League in September of 2023.
Signs overseas
Maenalanen signed with SCL Tigers of the Swiss National League on Thursday, per CBS.
ANALYSIS
Maenalanen failed his physical on the eve of the Avalanche's training camp and was released from his tryout offer. He'll now head to Europe to extend his playing career. At 29 years old, he may not get another NHL chance.
Maenalanen failed his physical on the eve of the Avalanche's training camp and was released from his tryout offer. He'll now head to Europe to extend his playing career. At 29 years old, he may not get another NHL chance.
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2019 Fantasy Outlook
Maenalanen recorded a modest eight points in 34 games for the Hurricanes as a rookie last season, and he'll compete for a bottom-six role with the club. The 25-year-old Finn is never going to be an offensive dynamo, but Carolina's hoping his 6-foot-4, 207-pound frame helps Maenalanen turn into a defensive-minded, physical bottom-six contributor. Since there's no guarantee he'll stick in the NHL and his upside is limited even if he does, Maenalanen shouldn't garner much interest in the fantasy realm.
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Fails physical
Maenalanen failed his physical and was released from his professional tryout agreement with the Avalanche on Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
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Inks PTO with Avs
Maenalanen signed a professional tryout agreement with Colorado on Friday, per CapFriendly.
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Registers helper
Maenalanen provided an assist and five hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.
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Two helpers in Friday's loss
Maenalanen picked up two assists in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
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Dishes two helpers
Maenalanen provided a pair of assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
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