Jere
Innala
L
- WAR
- -0.1
- PTS
- 0
2024-25№ 482 / 596
Jere Innala stats, profile and latest news: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats and headlines.
Jere Innala: our analysis
2024-25 season: 17 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -3 +/-, 7:09 TOI. WAR -0.1 (482nd of 596).
In 2024-25, Jere Innala, 28, his WAR of -0.1 ranks 482nd among 596 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.2); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.1).
Jere Innala's story
Born 17 March 1998 and developed in Finland, Innala built his profile in the Nordic professional system before crossing borders. The source does not detail his youth years, but his six seasons in the Finnish Liiga provided the platform for his move abroad.
On 7 May 2022 Innala left the Liiga after stints with HPK and HIFK to sign a two‑year deal with Frölunda HC of the SHL. He adapted quickly: in 2022–23 he scored 10 goals and collected 26 points in 52 regular‑season games, then added 5 points in 10 postseason contests as Frölunda returned to the playoffs.
The following season mixed progress and interruption. Innala opened 2023–24 with 8 points in his first 8 games before suffering an injury; on 9 November 2023 Frölunda rewarded him with an improved two‑year extension. Back in the lineup he finished with 16 goals and 28 points across 42 regular‑season games, then posted 15 points in 14 playoff games, leading SHL skaters in goals and points prior to Frölunda’s Game‑7 semifinal loss to Skellefteå AIK.
He activated an NHL out‑clause on 13 June 2024 and signed his first North American contract, a one‑year entry‑level deal with the Colorado Avalanche. After attending his first training camp in North America, he began the 2024–25 season with the AHL affiliate Colorado Eagles, was later recalled and made his NHL debut on 21 December in Colorado’s 4–2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Used mainly in a limited fourth‑line role, he finished that stint scoreless across 17 games with the Avalanche.
As a pending restricted free agent he opted to return to Frölunda on 5 June 2025 for one year, regaining his scoring touch in 2025–26 by leading the club with 22 goals and 40 points in 48 regular‑season games. Before that season concluded, it was announced on 11 March 2026 that he had signed a two‑year contract beginning in 2026 with Swiss NL side HC Lugano. Internationally, Innala represented Finland at the IIHF World Championship in 2021, 2022 and 2024. His game is defined by consistent offensive production and a nose for goals in various team roles.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 7:09
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:07
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:02
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 20
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 44.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 19.0 %
- Faceoffs
- 33.3 %
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WAR and PAL ratings, 2024-25
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2024-25
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-0.3 to -0.0 — 90% interval
482 of 596 forwards
-0.7 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.1
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.1
- Penalties
- +0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.3
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 130.3 km/h24th percentileleague avg. 135.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.3 km/h14th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 511th percentileleague avg. 76
- Offensive zone time
- 42.1 %51st percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
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- Total distance, season
- 33.1 km19th percentileleague avg. 204.5 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.81 km7th percentileleague avg. 4.67 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.2 %73rd percentileleague avg. 41.3 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.9 %52nd percentileleague avg. 17.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 40.1 %49th percentileleague avg. 39.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 816th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 316th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 19th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2024-2025 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2025 | @ ANA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:35 |
| April 12, 2025 | @ LAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 |
| January 22, 2025 | vs WPG | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 5:58 |
| January 20, 2025 | vs MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4:12 |
| January 18, 2025 | vs DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:42 |
Jere Innala: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jere Innala have in 2024-25?
Jere Innala has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 17 games in 2024-25.
How old is Jere Innala?
Jere Innala is 28 years old: he was born on March 17, 1998.
How tall is Jere Innala, and how much does he weigh?
Jere Innala is 5'9" (175 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Jere Innala from?
Finland: Jere Innala was born in Hauho, Finland.
How good is Jere Innala?
Jere Innala produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 482nd of 596 players at his position in the NHL.
Is Jere Innala a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 482nd of 596 players at his position in the NHL in 2024-25. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Jere Innala's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jere Innala has 17 games, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points.
How does Jere Innala perform in the playoffs?
Jere Innala has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Jere Innala's nationality?
Jere Innala is Finnish. Internationally: Finland — IIHF World Championship 2021, 2022 and 2024 (represented Finland).
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