Oct 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) reacts as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period at Madison Square Garden.
LIGHTNINGFriedman: teams ready to pay Kucherov this superior price per year if he reaches free agency
Feb 8, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) battle for the puck in the first period at Little Caesars Arena.
RED WINGSBrandon Hagel defends Kucherov, takes aim at Larkin
Oct 23, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning fans cheer for right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Ball Arena.
LIGHTNINGNikita Kucherov reportedly selects 3 players who he wants to play alongside in the NHL
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

JANI LAJUNEN

June 16, 1990  
Espoo, FI

Center  
6'2"  
Entry drafts
NASHVILLE PREDATORS
NHL earnings$ 750 000
STATS
JANI LAJUNEN
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2007-08WJC-18 - FI61-12+1------
2008-09WJC-20 - FI61-1--2------
2009-10WJC-20 - FI61456-1------
2010-11WM - FI42132+2------
2011-12AHL - ADM755111618+531-1--
2012-13AHL - ADM4014514-9------
AHL - RIV191124-1------
2015-16WM - FI6---2-------
2016-17WM - FI101124-------
2017-18OLYM - FI4-116-------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
AHL1347162336-531-1--
OLYM4-116-------
WM203258+2------
WJC-1861-12+1------
WJC-20122466-3------
NHL SALARIES
JANI LAJUNEN
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
2012-1322750 000698 333750 000
TRANSACTIONS
JANI LAJUNEN
February 19, 2013

Jani Lajunen is traded to the St-Louis Blues. In return, the Nashville Predators acquired Scott Ford.

NHL trades