Ville Heinola

Ville Heinola

23-Year-Old DefensemanD
Winnipeg Jets
IR-NR
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 12/1/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Heinola has been a disappointment as he has managed to see action in only 27 games over the last four seasons, after exciting fantasy players with a goal and four assists in eight games as an 18-year-old rookie. Heinola did not play in the NHL last season, as he played 41 regular-season games with AHL Manitoba, scoring 10 times while adding 17 helpers. Heinola is still only 23 years of age and the Jets have not given up on him, signing the Finn to a two-year contract in the offseason. He was already in tough to make the Jets' Opening Night roster before suffering an ankle infection in training camp. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Jets in July of 2024.
Could be nearing return
DWinnipeg Jets
Ankle
November 12, 2024
Heinola (ankle) was on the ice in a regular jersey at Tuesday's morning skate, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site relays.
ANALYSIS
Heinola has been sidelined since undergoing ankle surgery in September. The Finnish blueliner resumed skating at the end of October, and he appears to be close to making his 2024-25 debut. The 23-year-old was a first-round pick by Winnipeg in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Once healthy, Heinola will likely have to compete with Haydn Fleury and Dylan Coghlan for playing time on what has been the league's best team.
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2019 Fantasy Outlook
Selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Heinola could shake up a Jets blue line that is already going through a significant overhaul following the departures of Jacob Trouba, Tyler Myers and Ben Chiarot. Given the club's number of young defensive prospects, it seems likely the 18-year-old will spend another year in Finland developing his game, but a strong showing in camp could throw a wrench in that plan. Owners in dynasty formats would do well to try to stash him away, as it likely won't be long until he joins Winnipeg full time.
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Starts skating
DWinnipeg Jets
Ankle
October 30, 2024
Although Heinola (ankle) isn't with the Jets in Detroit for Wednesday's road game, he has resumed skating back in Winnipeg, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.
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Placed on injured reserve
DWinnipeg Jets
Ankle
October 7, 2024
Heinola (ankle) has been designated for injured reserve, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Monday.
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Undergoes surgery
DWinnipeg Jets
Ankle
September 26, 2024
Heinola, who has an ankle infection, underwent surgery, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports Thursday.
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Battling ankle infection
DWinnipeg Jets
Ankle
September 20, 2024
Heinola is dealing with an ankle infection that is far worse than day-to-day, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press on Friday.
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Pens two-year pact
DWinnipeg Jets
July 15, 2024
Heinola signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with Winnipeg on Monday.
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Likely headed to minors
DWinnipeg Jets
January 9, 2024
Heinola, who is recovering from a broken ankle, will probably spend some time in the minors, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Heinola has yet to make his season debut after suffering his ankle injury in the preseason and may need some time in the minors to get his legs under him. Even once cleared to play, Heinola is far from a lock for a spot in the lineup and would likely have to challenge Dylan Samberg for minutes.
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