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The Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday that they have signed Jesse Kiiskinen to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. Kiiskinen was originally selected by the Nashville Predators in the third round of the 2023 NHL Draft and was acquired by the Red Wings in exchange for Andrew Gibson.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26

Liiga Forward Jesse Kiiskinen Offers Red Wings Upside

The Detroit Red Wings acquired Finnish forward Jesse Kiiskinen and a second-round pick from the Nashville Predators ahead of last year’s draft, in a deal that sent shutdown defender Andrew Gibson back the other way.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 23

Red Wings Prospect Carrying Hot Hand, Wearing Heart on Stick

Every time he takes the ice this season, Jesse Kiiskinen is offering hope to Detroit Red Wings fans of good things to come. And every time he’s going over the boards for his next shift, Kiiskinen is carrying with him a subtle reminder of how fleeting it all can be.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 5

Red Wings Prospects to Battle For World Junior Supremacy

There will be Detroit Red Wings prospects on both sides of the battle in Sunday’s gold medal game at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa. Just not the one everyone was expecting to be there.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 4

Red Wings Prospect: ‘Haven’t Played My Best Yet’

On paper, the evidence is suggesting that Detroit Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen is enjoying a strong IIHF World Junior Championship for Finland. He’s leading the Finns in goals (four) and points (five).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Finland Holds Off Slovakia in 5-3 Win to Move On to Semifinals

In a quarterfinal matchup, Finland and Slovakia locked horns for a semifinal spot in the 2025 World Junior Championship. The Finns rode their top players offensively and held onto a 5-3 win over Slovakia.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 30

Red Wings’ 2023 First Rounder Is WJC Scoring Leader

Blue chip defenseman prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka’s numbers are probably exceeding the Detroit Red Wings’ expectations at the World Junior Championships.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 27

Hat-Trick For Red Wings Prospect To Open World Juniors

All eyes may be on Detroit Red Wings defense prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka at the IIHF World Junior Championship. As far as he’s concerned, he only has eyes for the prize.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Team Finland Players to Watch at the 2025 World Juniors

With the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship (WJC) less than a week away from starting (Dec. 26), Finland has a roster of players who should be able to compete for at least a medal-round game come the tournament’s end.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 15, 2024

Red Wings Pick Bitter Over Swedish Junior Snub

Noah Dower Nilsson was part of the buildup for the Swedish world junior team, but when the Swedes were naming their team for the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship, the Detroit Red Wings draftee was not part of the squad.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / November 4, 2024

Red Wings Prospect Report: Kiiskinen Out With Serious Injury

Axel Sandin Pellikka (17th overall, 2023 NHL entry draft) isn’t the only Detroit Red Wings prospect putting on a snipe show in Europe. Jesse Kiiskinen is on fire in Finland.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 3, 2024

Former And Future Red Wings Clash at WJSS

There was a faceoff in Friday’s Canada vs Finland game at the World Junior Summer Showcase when Andrew Gibson came face to face with the reason he is no longer a Detroit Red Wings prospect.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 1, 2024

Summer of change for Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen

Detroit Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen is getting used to being a part of new teams this summer. First of all, there was the June deal that sent his NHL rights to the Red Wings from the Nashville Predators.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / July 30, 2024

Red Wings Prospects Stage Epic Battle in USA-Finland Game

As Team USA Blue was battling Finland on Monday at the World Junior Summer Showcase, there was a subplot at work involving two Detroit Red Wings prospects.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 26, 2024

NHL News: Red Wings, Predators, Sharks, Utah, and HHOF

Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings have traded Andrew Gibson to the Nashville Predators for a 2024 second-round pick (originally Tampa Bay’s) and Jesse Kiiskinen.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 25, 2024

Predators & Red Wings Trade 2023 Draft Prospects

The Nashville Predators have acquired Andrew Gibson from the Detroit Red Wings for Jesse Kiiskinen and the 53rd pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Gibson, the 42nd pick of the 2023 Draft by the Red Wings, had 12 goals, 44 points in 68 games last season with the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League.

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