Huuhtanen, Niko #8 (RW) - Tampa Lightning - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 198 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: June 26, 2003
Age: 22
Birthplace: Espoo,, None
Salary: $0.868M
Cap Hit: $0.868M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

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

Date News Advice
Dec. 2, 2025 Huuhtanen was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of having his contract terminated, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. - Huuhtanen accounted for three helpers, 10 PIM and a plus-1 over five outings with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26, and he also suited up once for ECHL Orlando. The 2021 seventh-round selection has never appeared in an NHL game. None
Nov. 2, 2025 Huuhtanen (undisclosed) was assigned to AHL Syracuse by the Lightning on Thursday, according to the official AHL transaction log. - Huuhtanen began the season on the injured non-roster list while battling an undisclosed injury, but he is healthy again and has been assigned to the AHL. The 22-year-old debuted for Syracuse on Saturday and recorded two assists in a 7-4 loss. None
Oct. 6, 2025 Huuhtanen (undisclosed) was put on the injured non-roster list Monday. - Huuhtanen will likely head to AHL Syracuse once he's ready to return to action. He had eight goals and 20 points in 51 regular-season appearances with Tampa Bay's top minor-league affiliate in 2024-25. None
May 14, 2024 Huuhtanen signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning on Tuesday, per CapFriendly. - Huuhtanen posted 46 points over 52 regular-season games with Jukurit of Finland's Liiga in 2023-24. The entry-level deal begins in 2024-25, which will likely see him play with AHL Syracuse. Huuhtanen was a seventh-round pick in 2021. None

No Injuries found

No suspensions found
Date Opponent State Season
Apr 19 2026 17:45 EDT MTL Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 21 2026 19:00 EDT MTL Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 24 2026 19:00 EDT at MTL Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 26 2026 19:00 EDT at MTL Pre-game 2026 Playoffs

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2025-12-02 analysis Huuhtanen accounted for three helpers, 10 PIM and a plus-1 over five outings with AHL Syracuse in 2025-26, and he also suited up once for ECHL Orlando. The 2021 seventh-round selection has never appeared in an NHL game.
2025-12-02 update Huuhtanen was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of having his contract terminated, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
2025-11-02 analysis Huuhtanen began the season on the injured non-roster list while battling an undisclosed injury, but he is healthy again and has been assigned to the AHL. The 22-year-old debuted for Syracuse on Saturday and recorded two assists in a 7-4 loss.
2025-11-02 update Huuhtanen (undisclosed) was assigned to AHL Syracuse by the Lightning on Thursday, according to the official AHL transaction log.
2025-10-06 injury_note Huuhtanen (undisclosed) was put on the injured non-roster list Monday.
2025-10-06 analysis Huuhtanen will likely head to AHL Syracuse once he's ready to return to action. He had eight goals and 20 points in 51 regular-season appearances with Tampa Bay's top minor-league affiliate in 2024-25.
2025-10-06 Date Injured 2025-10-06
2025-10-06 update Huuhtanen (undisclosed) was put on the injured non-roster list Monday.
2025-10-06 ir No Yes
2025-10-06 Injury Status IR-NR
2025-10-06 Injury Text Undisclosed
2025-10-06 Injured No Yes
2025-09-19 Jersey Number 47 8
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.868M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.868M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-04 Franchise 2025 2025 Tampa Lightning