Vesalainen has signed a one-year extension with HIFK of the Finnish liiga Friday, David Minuk of Illegal Curve reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen was selected in the first round --24th overall-- in 2017 and spent parts of three seasons with the Jets from 2018 until 2022. Vesalainen inked a one-year deal in the offseason with Malmo of the Swedish League but went to his native Finland earlier in the season when things did not work out in Malmo. The Jets retained his rights as they tendered him an offer during the summer of 2022. He has nine goals and 17 points in 24 games with HIFK Helsinki after picking up only a goal and two assists in 15 games in Sweden.

Vesalainen signed a one-year contract with Malmo (Sweden) on Monday, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen ended the NHL season mired in a 25-game pointless streak during which he registered just 18 shots while averaging a meager 8:06 of ice time. If the Jets opt to give Vesalainen a qualifying offer, the club will retain his NHL rights should he opt to move back to North America in the future.

Vesalainen was assigned to AHL Manitoba on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen has drawn into 53 games with the Jets this season, picking up three points over that span, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him back with the big club sooner rather than later.

Vesalainen (undisclosed) was cleared to return on Thursday, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen has averaged 9:12 of ice time and has recorded two goals and one assist over 29 appearances this season. Nikolaj Ehlers' entry into the NHL's COVID-19 protocols will mean Vesalainen will likely undertake an expanded role for Thursday's contest against Detroit.

Vesalainen is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets are off until Thursday versus Detroit, so Vesalainen may not end up missing any game action due to his undisclosed issue. The 22-year-old winger has picked up three points through 29 contests this season.

Vesalainen registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen helped out on an Evgeny Svechnikov goal in the first period. The helper snapped an eight-game point drought for Vesalainen, who last got on the scoresheet with a goal Dec. 3 against the Devils. The winger regularly sees only fourth-line usage, and he's up to just three points, 25 shots on net and 32 hits in 28 contests. He's not likely to be a factor in fantasy.

Vesalainen cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen logged one goal through his eight December appearances this season. The 22-year-old has yet to record multiple points in a month of NHL play. With Blake Wheeler still missing time due to injury, the winger could see an expanded role that would provide an increase in offensive opportunities to break that one-point ceiling.

Vesalainen was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen has gone pointless in his last seven games while also recording a mere seven shots, including being held without a shot in two of those contests. With Black Wheeler (knee) facing a long-term absence, Vesalainen could be in line for a bigger role, though his placement in the league's protocols will likely see him miss some time as well.

Vesalainen was elevated to the Jets' roster from the minors Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen has been bouncing between levels over the week or so but could finally be in the mix to rejoin the lineup against the Blues on Tuesday with a number of forwards questionable to play, including Mark Scheifele (leg). If all the Jets injured guys do in fact suit up, Vesalainen should be expected to watch from the press box before likely heading back to the minors.

Vesalainen was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen was demoted to make room for Mikhail Berdin on the Jets' roster. Vesalainen will likely be recalled as soon as Connor Hellebuyck (personal) is ready to return.