The Ottawa Senators have today announced the signing of Finnish defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo to a one-year entry-level contract.
Joining from Ässät of the Finnish SM-Liiga, 24-year-old defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo has signed a one-year entry-level deal with the Ottawa Senators after five years of playing professionally in his native country.
Matinpalo Joins the Ottawa Senators
Despite being undrafted in the NHL, Matinpalo has developed into a solid defenceman in his own country and has racked up 205 regular season appearances in Finland’s top league, having also played for Ilves earlier in his career.