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Articles by Leevi Merilainen
Canucks Quietly Building a Blue Line Worth Watching
Skip to stories The Hockey Writersupdated 1h agofirst covered Oct 14, 12:30 PM ET Read the original ↗ Vancouver's front office is working through a handful of names that could reshape the roster, from Meriläinen's development curve to the rumors swirling around D-Petey and Lekkerimäki. Anyone who has spent time around a rebuilding club knows the real tell is which young defensemen the coaching staff trusts in tight minutes, and that picture is starting to come into focus.
Meriläinen Starts as Gallagher and Schenn Return for Canucks
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Meriläinen Eyes Development Opportunity with Canucks
NHL.comupdated 3m agofirst covered Oct 3, 1:15 PM ET Read the original ↗ Young prospect Leevi Meriläinen is excited about his chance to develop his game with the Vancouver Canucks organization this season. The Finnish talent sees this as a critical window to prove he belongs at the professional level and make an impact in the Canucks' system. With the right coaching and opportunity, Meriläinen could become a key piece in Vancouver's future plans.
Canucks Claim Meriläinen Off Waivers
NHL.comupdated 1m agofirst covered Sep 25, 3:15 PM ET Read the original ↗ Vancouver has made a quick claim on a goaltender who cleared waivers from Ottawa, adding depth to their netminding situation. Leevi Meriläinen now gets a fresh start with the Canucks after the Senators decided to move on. This kind of waiver wire move often goes unnoticed by casual fans, but it can pay dividends if the player finds the right situation and coaching.
Senators sign goaltender Leevi Merilainen to a three-year, entry-level contract
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Leevi Merilainen to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 18-year-old played the 2020-21 season with Karpat in Finland’s SM-sarja junior U20 league and earned a record of 21-0-3 to lead the circuit in wins and shutouts (six). He had a .928 save percentage and a 1.71 goals-against average. The native of Oulu, Finland, was the Senators’ third-round pick (71st overall) in the 2020 NHL draft.
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