Just a few hours after announcing the re-signing of Casey Mittelstadt, the Buffalo Sabres announced an identical deal for defenseman Henri Jokiharju. The 22-year-old has signed a three-year contract with an AAV of $2.5 million.
Jokiharju is entering his third NHL season. After splitting one year between the Chicago Blackhawks and their AHL affiliate, he’s played each of the last two seasons with the Sabres. In the 2019-20 season, he appeared in 69 games and recorded 15 points, also accruing 32 penalty minutes. Last season, in 46 games, he put up eight points.