Niemela, Topi #47 (D) - Toronto Maple Leafs - 2025/2026 Regular Season
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 179 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: March 25, 2002
Age: 23
Birthplace: Oulu,, None
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2025/2026 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 0 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Projected 0 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
June 23, 2025 Niemela signed a one-year contract with SHL Malmo on Monday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports. - Niemela is a pending restricted free agent after completing his entry-level contract. The Maple Leafs can retain his NHL rights by giving him a qualifying offer. The 23-year-old defender had two goals and 22 points in 61 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2024-25 before adding two assists in two playoff outings. Niemela has spent the last two campaigns in the minors and hasn't made his NHL debut yet. None
Sept. 18, 2024 Niemela delivered five assists in two rookie-camp games against the Canadiens last weekend. - Niemala stood out as one of the Leafs best players. He ran the top power-play unit and very effectively got the puck on the net low in order to produce rebounds for his teammates. Niemala was originally drafted because of his strong defensive instincts and smarts, but he has shown real growth in his offensive game. The Leafs blue line is suddenly tight with so many offseason acquisitions, so Niemala may end up back in the AHL for more consistent ice time. None
Oct. 9, 2023 Niemela was returned to AHL Toronto on Monday. - Niemela produced eight goals and 18 points in 58 games for Karpat of Finland's Liiga last season. He also racked up three goals and seven points in 13 AHL games with the Marlies in 2022-23, which includes the Calder Cup Playoffs. The 21-year-old defender will probably spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors. None
Oct. 7, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled Niemela on Saturday. - The Maple Leafs will feature an AHL-heavy lineup versus Detroit on Saturday after bringing up Nick Abruzzese, Max Ellis, Dennis Hildeby, Roni Hirvonen, Marshall Rifai and Ryan Tverberg from the minors. Expect all of them to be sent back down to Maries after Saturday's preseason finale. None

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Date Opponent State Season
Mar 4 2026 19:00 EST at NJD Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 5 2026 19:00 EST at NYR Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 7 2026 19:00 EST TBL Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 10 2026 19:00 EDT at MTL Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 12 2026 19:00 EDT ANA Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 14 2026 19:00 EDT at BUF Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 15 2026 19:30 EDT at MIN Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 17 2026 19:00 EDT NYI Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 20 2026 19:00 EDT CAR Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 21 2026 19:00 EDT at OTT Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 24 2026 19:00 EDT at BOS Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 25 2026 19:30 EDT NYR Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 28 2026 19:00 EDT at STL Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Mar 30 2026 22:00 EDT at ANA Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 2 2026 22:00 EDT at SJS Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 4 2026 19:00 EDT at LAK Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 8 2026 19:30 EDT WSH Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 9 2026 19:00 EDT at NYI Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 11 2026 19:00 EDT FLA Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 13 2026 19:30 EDT DAL Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2025-10-16 injury_note
2025-10-16 analysis
2025-10-16 update
2025-10-16 Injury Status
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.000M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.000M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-29 prospect No Yes
2025-08-29 Active in League No Yes
2025-08-29 Franchise 2025 2025 Toronto Maple Leafs