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 6'3"

DOB 8/13/2002

Born Oulu, Finland

Drafted 3rd Rd, #71 Overall in 2020

Brought up from minors

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December 15, 2024

Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday.

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Merilainen will accompany Ottawa on the team's four-game road trip before the holiday break. Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) didn't make his scheduled start against Pittsburgh on Saturday after suffering an injury while warming up for the game. With Forsberg staying behind for the trip, Linus Ullmark will likely see an increased workload.

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Returned to AHL affiliate

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October 25, 2024

Merilainen was sent down to AHL Belleville on Friday.

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Elevated from minors

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October 22, 2024

Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday to serve as the backup against Utah, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

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Suiting up Sunday

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September 29, 2024

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

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Yet to take part in camp

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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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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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