WALTTERI
MERELA
RW
Status
Restricted free agent
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
196 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
0
years
‘-’
Debut
Oct 10, 2023
Born
Jul 6, 1998
(26 yrs)
Ylojarvi, Finland
Signed
Signed by Tampa Bay in 2023.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning tendered a qualifying offer.
|
| 2024-06-10 |
Signed with the SC Bern of the Switzerland National League.
|
| 2024-01-28 |
Assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
|
| 2024-01-16 |
Recalled from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
|
| 2023-11-17 |
Assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
|
News
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Rotowire
Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Merela signed a one-year contract with SC Bern of Switzerland's National League on Monday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Rotowire
Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Merela was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.
Scouting Report
Has very good size for the National Hockey League game. Is defensively responsible and can even kill penalties at the highest level. Lacks high-end offensive chops, so he is best utilized as a bottom-six forward in the NHL.
Long Range Potential: Depth forward.
