Ville
Ottavainen
D · SEA
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 1
2024-25№ 196 / 314
Ville Ottavainen (Seattle Kraken) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ville Ottavainen
#46D
Seattle Kraken
HEIGHT : 196 cm · WEIGHT : 101 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : August 11, 2002 · Oulu, Finland
Drafted : 2021 · SEA · round 4, pick #99
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Seattle Kraken | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Seattle Kraken | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Ville Ottavainen: our analysis
2024-25 season: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, 0 +/-, 14:24 TOI. WAR 0.0 (196th of 314).
Ville Ottavainen is in his first season in the league. In 2024-25, He his WAR of 0.0 ranks 196th among 314 regulars, in the bottom half.
Ville Ottavainen's story
Raised in Oulu, Ville Ottavainen came up through the youth ranks of Oulun Kärpät and moved abroad to test himself against North American competition. Tall and composed with the puck, he shifted early from Finnish junior hockey to major junior in search of different challenges and exposure.
Ottavainen spent the 2019–20 season with the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL, a key step in adapting to the North American style. With the following season disrupted, he returned to Finland on loan and skated for JYP Jyväskylä in Liiga, appearing in 22 games and collecting 3 points. He also had a brief two-game stint in Mestis with KeuPa HT, where he added 2 points. During that period he committed his immediate future in Finland by signing a three-year contract extension on 23 March 2021.
Selected 99th overall in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Seattle Kraken, Ottavainen stayed with JYP to continue his development. The 2022–23 campaign represented a step forward: he posted career highs with 11 assists and 16 points over 54 regular-season games, signalling readiness for the next level.
On 20 March 2023, Ottavainen activated his NHL out-clause and agreed to a three‑year entry-level deal with the Seattle Kraken, the club that drafted him. His path — Finnish upbringing, North American junior experience, then return to Liiga before signing an NHL contract — reflects a measured progression aimed at preparing a defenceman for pro responsibility.
Internationally, he made his full junior debut for Finland at the 2022 World Junior Championship, taking part in one game before the tournament was cancelled; he did not appear in the replayed event and his earlier statistics were expunged. Ottavainen’s game is defined by positional awareness, steady puck management and a preference for cautious breakout play over flashy offence.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 11:22
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:02
- Pts/GP
- 0.10
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 9
- Blocks
- 8
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 44.6 %
- Off. zone starts
- 20.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
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.
0.0
wins above replacement
0.0 to 0.0 — 90% interval
196 of 314 defensemen
+0.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.0
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.0
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
- 142.1 km/h55th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.1 km/h92nd percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1066th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 40.7 %44th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 28.3 km22nd percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.02 km21st percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.6 %25th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.1 %51st percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.2 %41st percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1556th percentile | 172nd percentile | 6.7 %56th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 579th percentile | 190th percentile | 20.0 %77th percentile |
| Long range | 543rd percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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WSHVille Ottavainen: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Ville Ottavainen have in 2026-27?
Ville Ottavainen has 1 goal and 1 point (0 assists) in 10 games in 2026-27.
How old is Ville Ottavainen?
Ville Ottavainen is 24 years old: he was born on August 12, 2002.
How tall is Ville Ottavainen, and how much does he weigh?
Ville Ottavainen is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 223 lb (101 kg).
Where is Ville Ottavainen from?
Finland: Ville Ottavainen was born in Oulu, Finland.
What team does Ville Ottavainen play for?
Ville Ottavainen plays for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL, at D, wearing number 46.
Is Ville Ottavainen injured?
No: Ville Ottavainen is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Ville Ottavainen?
Ville Ottavainen produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 196th of 314 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Ville Ottavainen make?
Ville Ottavainen carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Ville Ottavainen's contract end?
Ville Ottavainen's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Ville Ottavainen a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 196th of 314 players at his position in the NHL in 2024-25. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Ville Ottavainen played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Ville Ottavainen has 1 point (1 goal, 0 assists).
What are Ville Ottavainen's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ville Ottavainen has 11 games, 1 goal, 1 assist and 2 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 1 point in 10 games.
Where was Ville Ottavainen drafted?
Ville Ottavainen was drafted 99th overall (round 4) by Seattle Kraken in 2021.
Is Ville Ottavainen better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.00 points per game at home (0 in 5 games) and 0.20 on the road (1 in 5 games).
How does Ville Ottavainen perform in the playoffs?
Ville Ottavainen has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Is Ville Ottavainen related to anyone famous?
Yes: Risto Ottavainen (father, retired hockey player; last played for Kiekko-Oulu in 2003).
What is Ville Ottavainen's nationality?
Ville Ottavainen is Finnish. Internationally: Team Finland: made his full junior debut at the 2022 World Junior Championship, appeared in 1 game before the tournament was cancelled; did not feature in the replayed tournament and his statistics were expunged.
Where did Ville Ottavainen play before turning pro?
Junior development with Oulun Kärpät through under-18 level; played major junior in the OHL with the Kitchener Rangers in 2019–20; subsequently remained in Finland on loan with JYP Jyväskylä and played 2 games with KeuPa HT in Mestis..
See also: his Seattle Kraken teammates
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