URHO VAAKANAINEN
Position:
Defenseman
Height:
6-2
Weight:
202
Shoots:
Left
Birthday:
January 1st, 1999 – 27 years
Birthplace:
Joensuu
Drafted:
Boston Bruins – 2017 1st round (18th overall)
Rangers Debut:
Numbers Worn:
18
Contract Status:
Signed for 1 more year – $1,550,000 AAV (UFA, 2027-28)
Next Rangers Milestones
Games Played
14 away from 100
Goals
98 away from 100
Assists
81 away from 100
Points
79 away from 100
Recent Form • Last 10 Games
Statistics
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | PIM | +/- | PPG | PPP | SHG | SHP | OTG | GWG | S | S% | FO% | TOI |
|---|
Transactions
| Date | Season | Transaction | Partner | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | 2024-25 | Resigned | – | – | 2 years – $1.55M AAV |
| December 6, 2024 | 2024-25 | Acquired | Anaheim Ducks | 2025 4th Round Pick | Jacob Trouba |