Impact Suomela hasn't cracked the Sharks' lineup for four straight games, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. He's gone scoreless through four top-level appearances this year.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assigned to taxi squad Suomela was reassigned to San Jose's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Joins active roster Suomela was promoted to the active roster Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Suomela was promoted as injury insurance in case Dylan Gambrell (undisclosed) couldn't play Friday. Gambrell was fine, so Suomela was a healthy scratch.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to taxi squad Suomela was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Suomela was promoted to the active roster for Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Wild, but he served as a healthy scratch. The Finn remains a rotational option in the bottom six.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drops back to taxi squad Suomela was demoted to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Suomela has made four appearances for the Sharks this season, but he has yet to record a point. He's in the rotation for fourth-line minutes.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted from taxi squad Suomela was added to the active roster Monday, CapFriendly reports.
Impact Suomela was a healthy scratch for Monday's tilt with the Wild. The 27-year-old has been held without a point in four NHL games this season.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on taxi squad Suomela was reassigned to the taxi squad Sunday, CapFriendly reports.
Impact Suomela has gone scoreless through four games this season. He could be recalled ahead of Monday's game against the Wild to fill a bottom-six role.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted from taxi squad Suomela was promoted for Friday's game against Arizona, CapFriendly reports.
Impact Suomela will suit up for his third NHL game of the season but he's still limited to a bottom-line role. The 27-year-old hasn't scored with the big club yet but did tally six points in 10 AHL games.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to taxi squad Suomela was demoted to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Suomela has played in two of the last three games for the Sharks. He's in the mix for fourth-line minutes ahead of a back-to-back in Arizona on Friday and Saturday.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Wednesday Suomela will be promoted to the active roster and play in Wednesday's game versus LA, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Suomela will skate on the Sharks' fourth line versus the Kings. The 27-year-old pivot made his season debut Saturday against St. Louis, logging four shots on goal and one hit in 11:55 of ice time.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to taxi squad Suomela was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Suomela has played just one NHL game this year, but he managed to fire four shots on net and dish out a hit across 11:55 of ice time. The 27-year-old will continue to practice with the big club for now.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sharks re-sign forwards Dylan Gambrell and Antti Suomela
The San Jose Sharks re-signed forwards Dylan Gambrell and Antti SuomelaJULY 11, 2019
