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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / November 25

Lightning Round: Niko Huuhtanen has a weekend

Could the Lightning have truly found another late-round gem in Niko Huuhtanen? The 224th pick in the 2021 NHL draft seems to have found his groove in his first full season with the Syracuse Crunch.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / September 24

Tampa Bay Lightning 2024 Top 25 Under 25: #9 Niko Huuhtanen

Niko Huuhtanen made his North American professional debut last season after another successful season with Jukurit. Now he’ll have a full season with Syracuse to take his game to the next level.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 17, 2024
Lightning sign Niko Huuhtanen to three-year, entry-level deal

Lightning sign Niko Huuhtanen to three-year, entry-level deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they signed Niko Huuhtanen to a three-year, entry-level contract. Huuhtanen, 20, recently joined the Lightning’s AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, for the Calder Cup Playoffs.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / May 16, 2024

Report: Tampa Bay Lightning sign Niko Huuhtanen to entry-level contract

While the team has yet to officially confirm the transaction, Cap Friendly is reporting that the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed their 2021 7th-round draft pick, Niko Huuhtanen to a three-year, entry-level contract set to begin with the 2024-25 season.

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Cap Friendly: The Tampa Bay Lightning signed Niko Huuhtanen to a three-year entry-level contract with an $867,500 cap hit with an AAV of $925,000. 2024-25: $775,000 salary, $92,500 signing bonus, $57,500 games played, and $80,000 in the minors.

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