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Jarkko Ruutu

Ottawa Senators

1975/08/23 34

6-1 207

Vantaa, Finland

9

the Vancouver Canucks in 1998 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Senators 14 4 3 7 -1 41 0 0 1 0 22

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Always plays an in-your-face style and is well suited for the North American game. Has good speed and versatility. Excels in shootouts.
Flaws
  • Doesn't own top-end offensive skills. Has a tendency to deliver questionable hits, which often rile up the opposition and hurt his team.
Career Potential
  • Third line agitator.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 7, 2009 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
November 12, 2008 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
July 2, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Ottawa Senators to a three-year contract.
July 4, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
September 1, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks.
September 23, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the HIFK Helsinki of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
March 31, 2004 Missed 4 games (knee injury).
March 21, 2004 Knee injury, sidelined indefinitely.
July 3, 2003 Re-signed by the Vancouver Canucks.
March 19, 2001 Recalled from Kansas City (IHL).
February 25, 2001 Assigned to Kansas City (IHL).
January 11, 2001 Recalled from Kansas City (IHL).
September 28, 2000 Assigned to Kansas City (IHL).

Trades

July 2, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Ottawa Senators.
July 4, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 3rd round (68th overall) in 1998.

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