Pelicans promise Daniel Nieminen: NHL contract!
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The Nashville Predators announced on Tuesday that they have signed a three-year NHL entry-level contract with defenseman prospect Daniel Nieminen, 20. Nieminen had a strong season with the Pelicans in the Liiga, where he recorded 17 points (5 goals, 12 assists) in 47 regular-season games.
This was his second season in the Liiga.
The defenseman is also a familiar name on the national team front. He has been part of the U20 national team twice and won a silver medal at the U20 World Championships. Additionally, the 184-centimeter defenseman has represented Finland in the U18 World Championships as well.
The Predators selected Nieminen in the sixth round of last summer’s NHL Draft.
Signed on the dotted line 
We've signed defenseman Daniel Nieminen to a three-year, entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season.
Full details » preds.club/4tbxOvo 
We've signed defenseman Daniel Nieminen to a three-year, entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season.
Full details » preds.club/4tbxOvo
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