Juha Jaaska - NHL News & Rumors

On waivers Tuesday Jaaska (undisclosed) was placed on waivers by the Canes on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Evidently, Jaaska has been given the green light by Carolina's medical team and will be headed to the minors, assuming he clears waivers. In his 18 regular-season games with the Canes last year, the 27-year-old winger registered four assists, 20 hits and 11 shots while averaging 8:56 of ice time.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to injured non-roster Jaaska (undisclosed) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.

Impact Jaaska will likely report to AHL Chicago once he receives the green light to return. He spent most of the 2024-25 regular season in the minors, earning 12 goals and 33 points in 53 games.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Jaaska (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason finale against Nashville, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Jaaska continues to deal with an undisclosed injury, and he'll be held out of a fourth consecutive matchup to close out the regular season. Although he's considered day-to-day, it's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for the start of the regular season. He'll likely head to AHL Chicago once he's deemed healthy.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Florida Jaaska (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Panthers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Jaaska has been dealing with an undisclosed injury for the past week and will be forced to miss the Hurricanes' penultimate preseason matchup. He's still considered day-to-day, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Saturday's preseason finale in Nashville. Regardless of whether he's able to suit up, he'll presumably head to AHL Chicago to begin the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Bolts Jaaska (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's preseason matchup with Tampa Bay, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Jaaska was already facing an uphill battle when it came to securing a spot on the Opening Night roster. Now with his continued absence, the 27-year-old winger will almost certainly have to start the 2025-26 campaign in the minors with AHL Chicago. As such, Jaaska figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with undisclosed injury Jaaska won't face Tampa Bay on Monday due to an undisclosed injury but is considered day-to-day.

Impact Jaaska played in 18 regular-season games for the Hurricanes last year in which he tallied four assists, 20 hits and 11 shots while averaging 8:56 of ice time. The 27-year-old winger probably can't afford to miss too much playing time if he is going to secure a spot on the Opening Night roster. At this point, fantasy players should probably be expecting Jaaska to play the bulk of 2025-26 in the minors.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-year extension Jaaska signed a two-year contract extension with the Hurricanes on Thursday.

Impact Jaaska spent last season with Carolina on a one-year, entry-level contract, and he recorded four assists, 20 hits, nine PIM and three blocked shots while averaging 8:56 of ice time over 18 appearances with the NHL club. The first year of his contract extension is a two-way deal worth at least $425,000, while the second year of the agreement is a one-way deal worth $775,000. While he could split time between the NHL and AHL next season, he should continue to have opportunities to develop before likely joining the Hurricanes in a more full-time capacity during the 2026-27 campaign.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Sent down Sunday Jaaska was assigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Jaaska was an option for Sunday's contest in Anaheim due to a couple of game-time decisions for the Hurricanes, but those players ended up being available. Jaaska will link back up with the Wolves, where he's generated 10 goals and 24 points across 41 outings. He has four assists over 18 appearances with the Hurricanes in 2024-25.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call-up Friday Jaaska was recalled from AHL Chicago on Friday.

Impact Jaaska earned four assists over 17 outings with the big club earlier in the season. The 27-year-old appears to be an extra forward for the weekend back-to-back with games in Los Angeles on Saturday and in Anaheim on Sunday. However, he could draw in if there's a yet-to-be-announced injury affecting one of the Hurricanes' forwards.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves drop game at Milwaukee to end road trip The Wolves concluded a four-game road trip by falling to the Admirals 3-1 on Friday night in Milwaukee. Juha Jaaska had the lone tally for the Wolves while Joakim Kemell scored the...

MARCH 8 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Sent to AHL Jaaska was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Saturday, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Impact This move came after Jaaska registered an assist in Carolina's 7-3 victory over Utah on Saturday. The Hurricanes are off until Feb. 22 due to the 4 Nations Face-Off, so that's probably why Jaaska is heading to the minors. The 26-year-old has four assists in 17 outings with the Hurricanes, including his helper against Utah.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Jaaska (illness) is good to play Thursday versus Minnesota, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Jaaska missed Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Winnipeg because of the illness. He has three assists in 15 outings in 2024-25. Scott Morrow is projected to be a healthy scratch due to Jaaska's return.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Jaaska (illness) won't play against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Jaaska returned to the ice in Tuesday's morning skate after skipping Monday's practice, but he may not be well enough to play. Carolina will dress seven defensemen and 11 forwards, with Scott Morrow replacing Jaaska in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Jaaska (illness) will play against Winnipeg on Tuesday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Jaaska won't miss any playing time after skipping Monday's practice. He has contributed three assists, 17 hits and 11 shots on goal through 15 NHL appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Monday Jaaska wasn't on the ice for practice Monday due to an illness, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Jaaska has yet to score a goal in 15 appearances for the Canes this season, though he has registered three assists, 17 hits and 11 shots over that stretch. At this point, even if Jaaska is healthy enough to face Winnipeg on Tuesday, he figures to be stuck in a bottom-six role, making him a fringe fantasy option.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Thursday's win Jaaska collected two assists, one shorthanded, in Thursday's 3-2 win over Chicago.

Impact The 26-year-old rookie set up Seth Jarvis for a shortie to open the scoring late in the first period before having a hand in Jaccob Slavin's game-winner early in the second. Jaaska has just one other point, an assist, in his first 14 NHL games, and he'll likely head back to AHL Chicago once the Hurricanes' forward ranks get healthier.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Quotes: Juha Jaaska | Carolina Hurricanes Juha Jaaska speaks with the media following a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

JANUARY 31 • NHL.COM

Earns first NHL point Jaaska notched an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The helper was Jaaska's first point in four NHL appearances. The 26-year-old forward is filling a fourth-line role while Tyson Jost (lower body) and William Carrier (lower body) are sidelined. Jaaska has shown a scoring touch with 16 points over 26 AHL appearances, but his ice time is likely to be too limited with the Hurricanes to make him much of a factor in fantasy.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Sunday Jaaska was recalled from AHL Chicago on Sunday.

Impact Jaaska will rejoin the Hurricanes after he was sent down following his NHL debut on Thursday. The 26-year-old Jaaska has seven goals and 16 points in 26 AHL games this year.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to minors Jaaska was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Friday.

Impact Jaaska made his NHL debut versus the Panthers on Thursday, registering three hits in 8:21 of ice time. It seemed like the 26-year-old winger might stick around for a little in light of Tyson Jost's undisclosed injury but it seems the return of Jack Drury (hand) will relegate Jaaska back to the minors.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jaaska makes NHL debut during dad's 1st trip to U.S. | NHL.com Forward receives call up while his father is visiting from Finland

JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

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