Niinamaa was traded from the Philadelphia Flyers late in the 1997-98 season, and he continued his work as a big offensive minded Defenseman. The Finnish Defenseman was steady on the power play, and he would have two campaigns with the Oilers where he exceeded 40 Points.
He would score 188 Points over his time in Edmonton, and he should be held in higher regard, but because his tenure in Northern Alberta happened in a down period for the team, he is not as remembered as much as he should be.
24. Janne Niinamaa
One of the best blueliners ever to come out of Finland, Janne Niinamaa, would spend six and a half seasons with the Edmonton Oilers (1998-03).
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defence
- Acquired: Traded from the Philadelphia Flyers for Dan McGillis and Edmonton’s 1998 2nd Round Pick (which would be Jason Beckett) 3/24/98.
- Departed: Traded to the New York Islanders with the previously acquired 2003 2nd Round Pick from the Washington Capitals (which would be Evgeni Tunik) for Brad Isbister and Raffi Torres 3/11/03.
- Games Played: 399
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Notable Statistics: 34 Goals
154 Assists
188 Points
419 PIM
.47 PPG
+40 Plus/Minus
36.1 Point Shares
26 Playoff Games
1 Goal
5 Assists
6 Points
22 PIM
.23 PPG
+1 Plus/Minus
- Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (2001)
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