Dec 22, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Jacob Melanson (63) attacks the net against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the first period at Honda Center.
KRAKENCrushing medical news hits Kraken prospect Jacob Melanson, with hockey now the last thing on his mind
CAR vs. PHI
HURRICANESAndrei Svechnikov takes a puck directly to the face in a frightening incident.
Apr 2, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a stick save during the first period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center.
JETSConnor Hellebuyck trade pitch collapses as another destination gains attention
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

KRISTIAN VESALAINEN
#0 · JETS DE WINNIPEG

June 1, 1999  
Helsinki, FI

Left wing  
6'3"  
Entry drafts
SAINT PETERSBURG SKA
WINNIPEG JETS
NHL earnings$ 2 682 500
Kristian Vesalainen stats hockey
STATS
KRISTIAN VESALAINEN
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2015-16WJC-18 - FI72466+8------
2016-17WJC-20 - FI6112--4------
WJC-18 - FI767138+5------
2017-18WJC-20 - FI52462+6------
WJC-18 - FI767138+5------
2018-19NHL - WIN5-11--------
AHL - MOO22491310-1------
KHL - JOK316111715-61-14-
2019-20AHL - MOO6012183010-16------
2020-21NHL - WIN12-11--4-----
AHL - MOO6145--2------
2021-22NHL - WIN532136-8------
AHL - MOO173366-32-----
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL702356-84-----
AHL10520345426-222-----
KHL316111715-61-14-
WJC-182114183222+18------
WJC-20113582+2------
NHL SALARIES
KRISTIAN VESALAINEN
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
3 years  ·  $ 2 682 500
2019-2020925 000894 167925 000
2020-2121925 000894 1671 850 000
2021-2222832 500894 1662 682 500
TOTAL2 682 5002 682 500
TRANSACTIONS
KRISTIAN VESALAINEN
August 26, 2018

Kristian Vesalainen signed a new deal with the Winnipeg Jets

NHL trades