NIKO
MIKKOLA
#77 -
D
0pts in last 5 GPI
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
185 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
4
years
Debut
Jan 7, 2020
Born
Apr 27, 1996
(28 yrs)
Kiiminki, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 2015 (5/127).
Drafted from
Kalpa (Fin Jr.)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2023.
VS.
Niko Mikkola
STAT RANK
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Florida Panthers to a three-year contract.
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| 2023-02-09 |
Acquired from the St. Louis Blues
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The New York Rangers acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola from the St. Louis Blues for winger Sammy Blais, defenseman Hunter Skinner, a conditional first-round draft pick in 2023 and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2024. |
| 2022-07-17 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the St. Louis Blues to a one-year contract.
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| 2022-07-11 |
St. Louis Blues tendered a qualifying offer.
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| 2021-11-22 |
Missed 8 games (covid-19).
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News
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Rotowire
Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 5:17 AM
Mikkola scored the game-tying goal in Monday's 4-1 win over Edmonton in Game 2.
Rotowire
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Mikkola earned an assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.
Scouting Report
The late-blooming Finnish defenseman has enough mobility to play either side. Skates and moves the puck well for a tall defenseman but needs to continue improving his zone exits and puck management. Breaks up plays well with his active stick. Is showing flashes of the physicality his height would indicate he should have on a consistent basis, but he needs to add more bulk and strength.
Long Range Potential: Improving, rangy defenseman.
