Markus Niemelainen

Markus Niemelainen

25-Year-Old DefensemanD
Edmonton Oilers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Niemelainen has just one assist over 43 NHL games across the last two seasons, and 21 points in 85 career AHL games. That kind of offense won't get anyone's attention in fantasy, and he's no lock for an NHL roster spot heading into 2023-24. The Oilers will likely want Philip Broberg pushing for an everyday role, leaving Niemelainen and Vincent Desharnais to compete for a spot on the NHL roster. The uncertainty in Niemelainen's role means he won't be on the fantasy radar to begin the season, and he's unlikely to push his way there during the year. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $1.5 million extension with the Oilers in March of 2022.
Placed on waivers
DEdmonton Oilers  Minors
October 13, 2023
Niemelainen was put on waivers by Edmonton on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Niemelainen was a healthy scratch in Edmonton's 8-1 loss to Vancouver on Wednesday. He has an assist in 43 career NHL contests.
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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
 
Ice Time
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2021–22
13:12
0:00
1:25
2022–23
10:02
0:01
0:47
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Scratched for Broberg's return
DEdmonton Oilers  Minors
December 31, 2022
Niemelainen will sit as a healthy scratch Saturday versus the Jets, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Niemelainen had played in six straight games and posted a plus-2 rating with 12 hits in that span. Philip Broberg will return from an ankle injury Saturday, though both young defensemen should have chances to play moving forward.
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Up with big club
DEdmonton Oilers  Minors
April 26, 2023
Niemelainen was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday.
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Returns to AHL
DEdmonton Oilers  Minors
January 16, 2023
Niemelainen was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Monday.
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Up with Oilers
DEdmonton Oilers  Minors
December 16, 2022
Niemelainen was summoned by Edmonton on Friday.
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Sent down Friday
DEdmonton Oilers  Minors
November 25, 2022
Niemelainen was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Friday.
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Promoted Monday
DEdmonton Oilers  Minors
October 17, 2022
Niemelainen was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.
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