Career Timeline of Niko Mikkola: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Niko Mikkola made an impact.

Niko Mikkola is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2015, he has also played for the Blues and the New York Rangers. A significant highlight of his career is winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Liiga Debut with KalPa

In 2014, Niko Mikkola debuted in Liiga playing with KalPa.

2015: Drafted by St. Louis Blues

In 2015, Niko Mikkola was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the NHL entry draft as the 127th overall pick.

May 2017: Signed with Tappara

On May 29, 2017, Niko Mikkola chose to continue his professional career in Liiga and signed a two-year deal with Tappara.

September 2017: Assigned back to Tappara

On September 25, 2017, Niko Mikkola was assigned back to Tappara after competing in two pre-season contests with the St. Louis Blues.

June 2018: Signed with St. Louis Blues

On June 1, 2018, Niko Mikkola agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues.

2019: Start of the 2019-20 Season

During the 2019-20 Season, Niko Mikkola played with the Blues.

January 2020: NHL Debut with the Blues

On January 7, 2020, Niko Mikkola made his NHL debut with the St. Louis Blues against the San Jose Sharks.

2021: Second Full Season with the Blues

In the 2021-22 season, Mikkola played his second full season with the Blues.

July 2022: Contract Extension with the Blues

On July 17, 2022, Niko Mikkola, as a restricted free agent, signed a one-year, $1.9 million contract extension with the St. Louis Blues.

2022: Played with the Blues

During the 2022-23 season, Mikkola played with the Blues.

February 2023: Traded to the New York Rangers

On February 9, 2023, Niko Mikkola, along with Vladimir Tarasenko, was traded by the St. Louis Blues to the New York Rangers.

July 2023: Signed with the Florida Panthers

On July 1, 2023, as a free agent from the Rangers, Niko Mikkola signed a three-year, $7.5 million contract with the Florida Panthers.

June 24, 2024: Won Stanley Cup Championship

On June 24, 2024, Niko Mikkola won the Stanley Cup Championship with the Florida Panthers.

2024: Stanley Cup win with Panthers

In 2024, Niko Mikkola won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers.

2024: Future Draft Selection

In the trade from the Blues to the Rangers in February 2023, the Blues received a conditional first-round selection in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and a fourth-round selection in 2024.