| Born: | June 3, 1991 | Draft: | 2009 Ducks, 106th Overall |
| Hometown: | Jyväskylä, Finland | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Finland | Current Team: | UFA |
Sami Vatanen (born 3 June 1991) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent (UFA). He was drafted in the fourth round, 106th overall, by the Anaheim Ducks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Sami Vatanen Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| Nov. 30, 2017 |  | 2019 3rd RD Pick (Daniil Misyul) |  | 2018 3rd RD Pick (Blake McLaughlin) Joseph Blandisi |
| Feb. 24, 2020 | |  | Conditional 2020 4th RD Pick Fredrik Claesson Janne Kuokkanen |
Deeper Dive
- Devils’ Special Teams Headed in Opposite Directions
- Devils News & Rumors: Vatanen, Crawford & More
- New Jersey Devils Sign Sami Vatanen to One-Year Contract
Achievements
- 2008-09 U18 WJC Bronze Medal
- 2009-10 SM-liiga Bronze Medal
- 2010-11 SM-liiga All-Star Team
- 2011-12 SM-liiga All-Star Team
- 2011-12 SM-liiga Best Defenseman (Pekka Rautakallio Award)
- 2011-12 SM-liiga Champion
- 2012-13 AHL All-Rookie Team
- 2012-13 AHL First All-Star Team
- 2013-14 Olympic Bronze Medal