Kim
Saarinen
G · SEA
2026-27
Kim Saarinen (Seattle Kraken) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Kim Saarinen
#45G
Seattle Kraken
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 77 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : July 21, 2006 · Hameenlinna, Finland
Drafted : 2024 · SEA · round 3, pick #88
Contract : $872,500 · 2024-25 → 2028-29 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $97,500
Advanced stats
No stats for this season.
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
118
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
74/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
60/ 80
Top six or top four
Ceiling: 4.9 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
11 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
1.7
the most likely outcome
NHLe
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No equivalency for goalies
Kim Saarinen: frequently asked questions
How old is Kim Saarinen?
Kim Saarinen is 20 years old: he was born on July 22, 2006.
How tall is Kim Saarinen, and how much does he weigh?
Kim Saarinen is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 170 lb (77 kg).
Where is Kim Saarinen from?
Finland: Kim Saarinen was born in Hameenlinna, Finland.
What team does Kim Saarinen play for?
Kim Saarinen plays for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL, at G, wearing number 45.
Is Kim Saarinen injured?
No: Kim Saarinen is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How much does Kim Saarinen make?
Kim Saarinen carries a cap hit of $873K per season, on a contract worth $3.1M in total over 3 years.
When does Kim Saarinen's contract end?
Kim Saarinen's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Where was Kim Saarinen drafted?
Kim Saarinen was drafted 88th overall (round 3) by Seattle Kraken in 2024.
See also: his Seattle Kraken teammates
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