Henri Jokiharju

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Age 24 Jun 17, 1999
Oulu Finland
Defense shoots right
6'0" 183 cm
201 lbs 91 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2026
Agent Markus Lehto
Draft Year 2017
Drafted Overall 29
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Chicago Blackhawks logo

Transaction History
Nov 18, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Nov 17, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (illness) participated in Friday's practice, but he's still expected to miss the evening's game versus Winnipeg.
Nov 14, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (illness) won't play Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Nov 3, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Oct 27, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju notched an assist and blocked three shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Sep 21, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) participated in practice Thursday after being injured in Buffalo's regular-season finale last season, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Apr 14, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) will not return to Friday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Apr 2, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju hasn't recorded a point in his past 18 outings.
Jan 10, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Jan 9, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) won't play Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Jan 7, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Jan 5, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) skated on his own Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Dec 10, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju, who is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, has been placed on injured reserve, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Dec 4, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju notched an assist in Sunday's 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Nov 22, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Nov 15, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (facial fracture) will return to the lineup Tuesday, per Jourdon LaBarber of the Buffalo Sabres' official site.
Nov 14, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (facial fracture) could be back in the lineup Tuesday or Wednesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Nov 12, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (facial fracture) is practicing in full gear Saturday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Nov 8, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (facial fracture) will miss Tuesday's game against the Arizona Coyotes, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Nov 3, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (facial fracture) could begin practicing next week, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Oct 27, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju is week-to-week with a facial fracture, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Oct 20, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (face) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Calgary Flames, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Mar 28, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju notched a power-play assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-5 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mar 10, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) will participate in Thursday's game against Las Vegas, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.
Mar 9, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) is anticipated to make a return as soon as Thursday's game against Las Vegas, per John Vogl of The Athletic.
Mar 7, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) will participate in practice Wednesday, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.
Mar 1, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) was ruled week-to-week Tuesday.
Feb 25, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokharju (lower body) won't play Friday versus St. Louis and is considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Dallas Stars, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Feb 23, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju sustained a lower-body injury Wednesday versus the Montreal Canadiens, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Feb 1, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jan 20, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju dished out two assists in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Jan 5, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (undisclosed) was on the ice for Wednesday morning's practice, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Jan 4, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju was held out of practice Tuesday while awaiting further COVID-19 test results, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Dec 16, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju earned an assist before he left Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Minnesota Wild after taking a puck to the face, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Dec 4, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Nov 22, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) has been removed from injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Nov 19, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) is considered day-to-day but won't play in Sunday's matchup with the New York Rangers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Oct 16, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Oct 15, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju is facing a 2-3 week absence with a lower-body injury.
Sep 2, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju signed a three-year, $7.5 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Apr 14, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju earned an assist Tuesday, but the Buffalo Sabres lost to the Boston Bruins in the shootout, 3-2.
Mar 16, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Mar 13, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju was returned to Buffalo's taxi squad Saturday.
Mar 9, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Mar 7, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju was assigned to the taxi squad Sunday.
Feb 22, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju collected an assist in Monday's loss to the New York Islanders.
Jan 29, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (undisclosed) is set to rejoin the lineup Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Jan 28, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's matchup with the New York Rangers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Jan 26, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the New York Rangers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Jan 26, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the New York Rangers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Jan 18, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Henri Jokiharju | Jokiharju scored a goal on two shots and supplied three blocks in Monday's 6-1 win at Philadelphia.
Oct 3, 2019 Buffalo Sabres | Recalled D Henri Jokiharju from Rochester (AHL).
Oct 1, 2019 Buffalo Sabres | Assigned D Henri Jokiharju to Rochester (AHL).
Jul 9, 2019 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Buffalo Sabres acquired Henri Jokiharju from the Chicago Blackhawks for Alexander Nylander
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Feb 23, 2019 Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned D Henri Jokiharju to Rockford (AHL).
Feb 22, 2019 Chicago Blackhawks | Recalled D Henri Jokiharju from Rockford (AHL).
Jan 31, 2019 Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned D Henri Jokiharju to Rockford (AHL).
Jan 7, 2019 Chicago Blackhawks | Recalled D Henri Jokiharju from Team Finland (WJC).
Dec 18, 2018 Chicago Blackhawks | Loaned D Henri Jokiharju to Team Finland (WJC).
Jun 12, 2018 Chicago Blackhawks | Signed D Henri Jokiharju to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Sep 21, 2017 Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned D Henri Jokiharju to Portland (WHL).
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats

Henri Jokiharju
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres logo 24 2 7 9 3 2
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2011-2012 Finland Selects U13 QC Int PW 3 0 0 0 2
2013-2014 Jokerit U16 U16 SM-sarja Q 2 0 5 5 2 Playoffs 9 3 3 6 0
2013-2014 Jokerit U16 U16 SM-sarja 32 6 17 23 14 Playoffs 9 3 3 6 0
2014-2015 Jokerit U18 U18 SM-sarja 37 8 22 30 6 Playoffs 10 4 2 6 0
2014-2015 Finland U16 (all) International-Jr 8 1 6 7 2
2014-2015 Finland U18 (all) International-Jr 1 0 0 0 0
2015-2016 Tappara U20 U20 SM-sarja 47 9 20 29 20 Playoffs 3 1 2 3 0
2015-2016 Finland U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup 5 0 2 2 0
2015-2016 Finland U17 WHC-17 5 1 0 1 2
2015-2016 Finland U18 WJC-18 7 0 3 3 10
Draft Yr 2016-2017 Portland Winterhawks WHL 71 9 39 48 38 Playoffs 11 0 3 3 0
Draft Yr 2016-2017 Finland U20 (all) International-Jr 7 0 1 1 0
2017-2018 Portland Winterhawks WHL 63 12 59 71 14 Playoffs 12 3 5 8 0
2017-2018 Finland U20 WJC-20 5 2 2 4 2
2017-2018 Finland U20 (all) International-Jr 9 2 3 5 2
2017-2018 Finland EHT 6 2 1 3 2
2017-2018 Finland (all) International 6 2 1 3 2
2018-2019 Finland U20 (all) International-Jr 10 2 5 7 6
2018-2019 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 38 0 12 12 16 619 41.38 47.07 5.63 54.10 5.95 0.00 0.68
2018-2019 Finland U20 WJC-20 7 2 3 5 2
2018-2019 Rockford IceHogs AHL 30 2 15 17 14
2018-2019 Finland (all) International 14 0 5 5 18
2018-2019 Finland WC 10 0 3 3 2
2018-2019 Finland EHT 3 0 1 1 16
2019-2020 Buffalo Sabres NHL 69 4 11 15 32 1,064 48.80 48.70 0.60 50.10 1.30 0.17 0.73
2020-2021 Buffalo Sabres NHL 46 3 5 8 4 769 46.60 46.80 1.80 47.40 1.80 0.23 0.62
2021-2022 Buffalo Sabres NHL 60 3 16 19 20 1,085 44.70 44.30 -2.60 48.50 0.11 0.72
2021-2022 Finland (all) International 1 0 0 0 2
2021-2022 Finland EHT 1 0 0 0 2
2022-2023 Buffalo Sabres NHL 60 3 10 13 30 1,079 46.10 49.50 -0.90 50.90 -0.30 0.17 0.72
2023-2024 Buffalo Sabres NHL 24 2 7 9 2
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Active Contract

Signing Team Buffalo Sabres logo
Signing Date September 2, 2021
Signing Status RFA
Agent Markus Lehto
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $2,600,000
Standard Contract | 3 Years $7,500,000 2.99% of cap space
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Cap Hit $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
RFA
AAV $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,400,000 $2,500,000 $2,600,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $2,400,000 $2,500,000 $2,600,000
Minors Salary $2,400,000 $2,500,000 $2,600,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team Chicago Blackhawks logo
Signing Date June 12, 2018
Agent Markus Lehto
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.16% of cap space
2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
RFA
AAV $1,279,166 $1,279,166 $1,279,166
Performance Bonuses $0 $425,000 $637,500
Base Salary $832,500 $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500
Total Salary $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year