Leevi Merilainen

22-Year-Old GoalieG

Ottawa Senators

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Forsberg is a 31-year-old, below-average NHL netminder who may have a new short-term lease on his NHL life now that a new regime has arrived in Ottawa. He'll have the protection of Vezina winner, Linus Ullmark, ahead of him and good health as he heads into camp. Best case Forsberg resurrects his career and channels some of the potential he flashed in 2021-22 when he delivered a .917 save percentage in 46 appearances. If so, he'll get up to 30 starts to prove he deserves an extension. Worst case, he continues to falter with Mads Sogaard and Leevi Merilainen - who have both seen time in the NHL - nipping at his heels. Read Past Outlooks

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Height 6'2"

DOB 8/13/2002

Born Oulu, Finland

Drafted 3rd Rd, #71 Overall in 2020

Suiting up Sunday

GOttawa Senators Minors

September 29, 2024

Merilainen (groin) will be in the lineup for Sunday's preseason contest against Pittsburgh.

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Merilainen had been unable to practice for most of training camp after injuring his groin during Ottawa's rookie camp, but he could get his first game action of the preseason in Sunday's matchup. Merilainen will probably begin the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Belleville.

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Yet to take part in camp

GOttawa Senators Minors

Groin

September 24, 2024

Merilainen has not participated in training camp yet due to a groin injury that occurred during rookie camp, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

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Dealing with groin issue

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Groin

September 19, 2024

Merilainen is dealing with a groin injury that isn't expected to be serious, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

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Returns to AHL

GOttawa Senators Minors

March 2, 2024

Merilainen was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.

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Back at top level

GOttawa Senators Minors

March 2, 2024

Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

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Returned to AHL

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April 7, 2023

Merilainen was sent to AHL Belleville on Friday.

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