Henri Jokiharju
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 
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 |
| 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
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Henri Jokiharju |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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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 | ||
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| 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
Signing Date September 2, 2021
Signing Status RFA
Agent Markus Lehto
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $2,600,000
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 | |
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| Buy It Out | ||||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.16% of cap space