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Daniel

Nieminen

D · NSH

2026-27

Daniel Nieminen (Nashville Predators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.

Daniel Nieminen

#54DNashville Predators logoNashville Predators

HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · SHOOTS : L

Born : February 28, 2006 · Lahti, Finland

Drafted : 2025 · NSH · round 6, pick #163

Contract : $975,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $75,000

Advanced stats

No stats for this season.

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Rank

599

among all 32 teams' prospects

Rating

54/ 100

percentile among prospects at his position

Potential

20/ 80

Limited NHL upside

Ceiling: 0.0 WAR from age 21 to 26

NHL probability

6 %

of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26

Expected WAR, age 21-26

0.1

the most likely outcome

NHLe

13

NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (Liiga, 47 games)

Daniel Nieminen: frequently asked questions

How old is Daniel Nieminen?

Daniel Nieminen is 20 years old: he was born on March 1, 2006.

How tall is Daniel Nieminen, and how much does he weigh?

Daniel Nieminen is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).

Where is Daniel Nieminen from?

Finland: Daniel Nieminen was born in Lahti, Finland.

What team does Daniel Nieminen play for?

Daniel Nieminen plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, at D, wearing number 54.

Is Daniel Nieminen injured?

No: Daniel Nieminen is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.

How much does Daniel Nieminen make?

Daniel Nieminen carries a cap hit of $975K per season, on a contract worth $2.9M in total over 3 years.

When does Daniel Nieminen's contract end?

Daniel Nieminen's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.

Where was Daniel Nieminen drafted?

Daniel Nieminen was drafted 163rd overall (round 6) by Nashville Predators in 2025.

See also: his Nashville Predators teammates

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