May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media during an introductory news conference at Real Sports Bar.
MAPLE LEAFSScout backs Gavin McKenna as a future star for the Leafs
Nov 4, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (44) fights against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) during the third period at Bell Centre.
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Elliotte Friedman
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HOCKEY STATS
NHL

WALTTERI MERELA
#0 · LIGHTNING DE TAMPA BAY

July 6, 1998  
Ylojarvi, FI

Right wing  
6'2"  
Entry drafts
None
NHL earnings$ 870 000
Waltteri Merela stats hockey
STATS
WALTTERI MERELA
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2022-23WM - FI11-1-+1------
2023-24NHL - TB191-14+2------
AHL - CRU5515193416-283-32+2
2024-25WM - FI81124-------
2025-26WM - FI101346+3------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL191-14+2------
AHL5515193416-283-32+2
WM1934710+4------
NHL SALARIES
WALTTERI MERELA
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
1 year  ·  $ 870 000
2023-2425870 000870 000870 000
TRANSACTIONS
WALTTERI MERELA
June 5, 2023

Waltteri Merela signed a new deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL trades