The 24 year-old Finnish defenseman spent his first six seasons with the Penguins before being traded to Chicago for Dominik Kahun. He had become a staple in the top six until being scratched for the final three playoff games of the past season.
During his tenure he amassed 25 goals and 82 assists for 107 points, with his rookie campaign being his most productive offensively. The next two seasons he battled through injuries and a bout with cancer. Despite the missed time in the regular season, Maatta was a key piece of the team’s defense corps during their back to back Stanley Cup runs.