Joona Luoto LW FA Sat 4/15/23 10:10 AM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto picked up his first NHL goal April 6 in an 8-1 loss to Toronto. It's only point in 23 career NHL games, as he managed to go pointless in 16 contests last season. The 25-year-old has 14 tallies and 11 helpers in 45 games with AHL Cleveland this season.
Joona Luoto LW FA Wed 4/12/23 5:30 PM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto was added to Columbus' roster on an emergency basis Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto has a goal in five games with the Blue Jackets this season. At the AHL level in 2022-23, he's provided 14 markers and 25 points in 45 contests with Cleveland.
Joona Luoto LW FA Sat 4/8/23 10:24 PM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto was reassigned to AHL Columbus following Saturday's loss to the Rangers, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto was called up to play a fourth-line role with the Blue Jackets dealing with injuries. He'll head back to Columbus for now but could be in the NHL again for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.
Joona Luoto LW FA Sat 4/8/23 10:37 AM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto was sent down Friday to help Cleveland defeat Laval 5-4 in AHL action. He was unable to score, but he managed five shots on goal. Luoto potted his first career NHL goal and point Thursday in an 8-1 loss to the Devils.
Joona Luoto LW FA Fri 4/7/23 10:35 AM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto scored the lone Columbus goal in an 8-1 shellacking at the hands of the Devils on Thursday. It was his first career NHL goal after playing four games this season and 16 contests last year with the Jets.
Joona Luoto LW FA Fri 4/7/23 4:38 AM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto scored a goal on one shot in the Blue Jackets' 8-1 loss to the Devils on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto scored the lone Blue Jacket goal in a scuffle in front of the net to cut the Devils' lead to 3-1. This was Luoto's first NHL goal and first NHL point after splitting 20 games with the Jets and Blue Jackets. He should occupy a bottom-six role when in the lineup.
Joona Luoto LW FA Sat 4/1/23 11:08 AM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Saturday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto hasn't played in the NHL since 2019 when he played 16 games with Winnipeg without recording a point. The 25-year-old winger will likely slot into a bottom-six role after Trey Fix-Wolansky was sent down Saturday. Luoto had 14 goals and 25 points in 43 AHL contests this season.
Joona Luoto LW FA Sun 11/13/22 10:32 AM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto (lower body) was activated from non-roster injured reserve and sent to AHL Cleveland on Sunday, per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda
EDGE Analysis
Luoto was injured during training camp. He spent the 2021-22 season with Tappara of Finland's Liiga, scoring nine goals and 14 points in 27 games. The 25-year-old forward signed with Columbus in the offseason.
Joona Luoto LW FA Mon 10/10/22 11:38 PM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto (undisclosed) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto hasn't seen any NHL action since the 2019-20 campaign. Once he's healthy he'll likely be reassigned to AHL Cleveland.
Joona Luoto LW FA Wed 6/1/22 10:51 AM
Joona Luoto
LW FA
Luoto agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Columbus on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Luoto was previously under contract with the Jets before he was waived unconditionally back in September of 2021. After returning to his native Finland, the 24-year-old winger went on to record nine goals and five assists in 27 games for Tappara Tampere. Luoto will look to secure his place on the 23-man roster during training camp this fall but will likely have to spend some time in the minors.