Topi Niemela

22-Year-Old DefensemanD
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Topi Niemela in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Niemela signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs in May of 2022.
Impressive at rookie camp
DToronto Maple Leafs  Minors
September 18, 2024
Niemela delivered five assists in two rookie-camp games against the Canadiens last weekend.
ANALYSIS
Niemala stood out as one of the Leafs' best players. He ran the top power-play unit and very effectively got the puck on the net low in order to produce rebounds for his teammates. Niemala was originally drafted because of his strong defensive instincts and smarts, but he has shown real growth in his offensive game. The Leafs' blue line is suddenly tight with so many offseason acquisitions, so Niemala may end up back in the AHL for more consistent ice time.
Read More News
NHL Stats
Loading Skater Stats...
2024
2023
2024 NHL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
FantasyDraft
Head2Head
Loading Skater Game Log...
2023 NHL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
FantasyDraft
Head2Head
Loading Skater Game Log...
2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
Maple Leafs Depth Chart
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Maple Leafs Power Play Depth Chart
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Topi Niemela See More
2024-25 NHL Top-100 Prospects: Part 1 (51-200)
91 days ago
RotoWire's Jon Litterine is back with his in-depth Top-100 NHL Prospect Rankings. This week, we look at No. 51-100 -- including Calgary netminder Dustin Wolf.
2023-24 NHL TOP 200 PROSPECTS - PART 1: 51-200
September 18, 2023
Jon Litterine highlights #51-200 in his top NHL prospects list heading into the 2023-24 season.
2022-23 NHL Top 200 Prospects : Midseason Update
February 15, 2023
Jon Litterine provides his mid-season update on the NHL's top 200 prospects.
2022-23 NHL TOP 200 PROSPECTS - PART 1: 51-200
September 26, 2022
Jon Litterine breaks down the top prospects in the NHL starting with players 51-200.
2021-22 NHL Top 200 Prospects (No. 51-200)
October 4, 2021
Jon Litterine delivers Part 2 of his top NHL prospect rankings ahead of the 2021-22 season, breaking down spots 51 through 200 and beyond.
More Fantasy News
Reassigned to AHL
DToronto Maple Leafs  Minors
October 9, 2023
Niemela was returned to AHL Toronto on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Recalled from AHL Toronto
DToronto Maple Leafs  Minors
October 7, 2023
The Maple Leafs recalled Niemela on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Signs entry-level deal with Toronto
DToronto Maple Leafs  Minors
May 13, 2022
Niemela signed a three-year entry-level deal with Toronto on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Re-ups with Finnish club
DToronto Maple Leafs  Minors
December 29, 2021
Niemela agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with Karpat (Finland) on Wednesday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Nabbed by Leafs in Round 3
DToronto Maple Leafs  Minors
October 7, 2020
Niemela was drafted 64th overall by the Maple Leafs at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Expected to join AHL squad
DToronto Maple Leafs  Minors
March 29, 2023
Niemela is slated to join AHL Toronto in the coming week, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Niemela has played exclusively in the Finnish league for Karpat, including logging 58 games for the club this year in which he garnered eight goals and 10 helpers. Selected by the organization in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft, the defenseman will likely spend the upcoming 2023-24 campaign developing in the minors but could make his NHL debut at some point next year.
See All NHL Rumors