| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed 2 years @ $2.500M AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed 4 years @ $3.400M AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed 2 years @ $2.600M AAV starting in 2019-20 | |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed 1 year @ $1.850M AAV starting in 2018-19 | |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Winnipeg Jets | Signed 2 years @ $925K AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Jun 17, 2012 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2025-26 Player Card
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2023-24 Player Card
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About Player Cards
Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | WPG | 43 | 473:53 | 0.38 | 0.51 | 0.89 | 0.57 | -0.19 | 6.67 | 10.03 | -3.36 | 1.64 | 0.00 |
| 2016-17 | WPG | 57 | 670:44 | 0.54 | 0.63 | 1.16 | 0.83 | -0.29 | 6.52 | 10.10 | -3.58 | 6.78 | 5.08 |
| 2017-18 | WPG | 79 | 763:03 | 0.79 | 0.86 | 1.65 | 0.75 | 0.03 | 10.10 | 9.67 | 0.43 | 0.75 | 5.26 |
| 2018-19 | MTL | 57 | 677:54 | 0.62 | 0.53 | 1.15 | 0.76 | -0.14 | 6.60 | 8.14 | -1.53 | 2.99 | 5.97 |
| 2019-20 | MTL | 58 | 740:50 | 0.81 | 0.65 | 1.46 | 0.92 | -0.11 | 8.40 | 9.58 | -1.17 | 3.80 | 10.13 |
| 2020-21 | MTL | 41 | 494:40 | 0.61 | 0.73 | 1.33 | 0.66 | -0.05 | 8.33 | 9.06 | -0.72 | 3.85 | 3.85 |
| 2021-22 | MTL | 60 | 668:40 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.72 | 0.70 | -0.34 | 4.71 | 9.12 | -4.42 | 8.04 | 3.57 |
| 2022-23 | MTL | 43 | 497:18 | 0.60 | 0.72 | 1.33 | 0.71 | -0.11 | 8.33 | 9.85 | -1.52 | 2.41 | 2.41 |
| 2023-24 | MTL | 66 | 772:14 | 1.09 | 0.39 | 1.48 | 0.81 | 0.28 | 11.97 | 8.86 | 3.11 | 3.25 | 8.44 |
| 2024-25 | MTL | 81 | 846:00 | 0.35 | 0.99 | 1.35 | 0.53 | -0.17 | 6.58 | 9.82 | -3.24 | 3.42 | 3.42 |
| 2025-26 | LAK | 14 | 157:08 | 0.38 | 1.91 | 2.29 | 0.41 | -0.03 | 8.33 | 9.01 | -0.67 | 0.00 | 9.09 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | WPG | 43 | 473:53 | 36.34 | 1.77 | 2.24 | 34.69 | 2.03 | 1.93 | 46.67 | 53.68 | -0.16 | -0.45 | 3.56 |
| 2016-17 | WPG | 57 | 670:44 | 39.09 | 1.88 | 2.45 | 45.26 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 41.18 | 47.29 | -0.07 | 0.32 | -3.79 |
| 2017-18 | WPG | 79 | 763:03 | 42.38 | 2.44 | 2.33 | 38.14 | 2.36 | 2.02 | 50.82 | 53.51 | -0.16 | -0.24 | 1.16 |
| 2018-19 | MTL | 57 | 677:54 | 45.23 | 2.04 | 2.48 | 40.01 | 2.21 | 2.30 | 47.92 | 51.96 | -0.30 | -0.07 | -2.15 |
| 2019-20 | MTL | 58 | 740:50 | 42.28 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 42.92 | 2.43 | 2.31 | 50.82 | 51.93 | -0.27 | 0.16 | -4.36 |
| 2020-21 | MTL | 41 | 494:40 | 42.70 | 2.79 | 2.64 | 36.87 | 1.82 | 2.18 | 60.53 | 54.77 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 2.70 |
| 2021-22 | MTL | 60 | 668:40 | 39.21 | 1.70 | 2.37 | 42.62 | 2.60 | 2.65 | 39.58 | 47.12 | 0.05 | -0.20 | 2.42 |
| 2022-23 | MTL | 43 | 497:18 | 36.56 | 1.45 | 2.20 | 46.09 | 2.78 | 3.04 | 34.29 | 41.94 | -0.05 | 0.17 | -1.94 |
| 2023-24 | MTL | 66 | 772:14 | 40.32 | 2.64 | 2.49 | 42.27 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 50.75 | 49.05 | 0.13 | -0.19 | 3.08 |
| 2024-25 | MTL | 81 | 846:00 | 33.48 | 1.84 | 1.86 | 41.63 | 2.91 | 2.50 | 38.81 | 42.69 | -0.61 | -0.10 | -6.01 |
| 2025-26 | LAK | 14 | 157:08 | 38.18 | 2.29 | 2.06 | 36.27 | 1.53 | 2.22 | 60.00 | 48.11 | -0.19 | 0.17 | -4.14 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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10/28 Preview – Foegele out with upper-body injury + Depth Ready To Step Up, Armia’s Value, Malott Expected In at LA Kings Insider (Tue Oct 28, 2025)
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3 takeaways from the LA Kings' shootout loss vs. Nashville at Rink Royalty (Sun Oct 26, 2025)
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FINAL – Kings 4, Predators 5 (SO) – Clarke, Moore, Hiller at LA Kings Insider (Sun Oct 26, 2025)
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10/13 Preview – Optional Skate vs. Wild + Limiting Penalties, Top-End Production, Kopitar’s Continued Consistency at LA Kings Insider (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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3 necessary adjustments the Kings should make after 3 games at Rink Royalty (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Preseason FINAL – Kings 5, Ducks 4 (OT) – Danault, Armia, Hiller at LA Kings Insider (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Kings 2025-26 Player Previews: Joel Armia at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Empire Classic Preview – Today’s Game Group + Laferriere Entering Year 3, Armia’s Preseason Debut, Broadcast Info at LA Kings Insider (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
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LA Kings 2025-26 Season Player Previews: Joel Armia at Rink Royalty (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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An under the radar signing, Joel Armia is ready to bring his game to Los Angeles at LA Kings Insider (Fri Aug 29, 2025)
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2025 UFA Evaluation: Joel Armia at LA Kings Insider (Thu Jul 31, 2025)
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Internal Competition Is Key to Canadiens’ Penalty Kill Taking Next Step at The Hockey Writers (Tue Jul 29, 2025)
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Les joueurs les plus aptes à remplacer Joel Armia et Christian Dvorak sur le désavantage numérique at HABSolument Fan (Sat Jul 19, 2025)
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Canadiens Face Big Questions on Penalty Kill After Losing Savard, Armia, and Dvorak at A Winning Habit (Fri Jul 11, 2025)
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The Montreal Canadiens Strengths and Weaknesses After the 2025 Off-Season at A Winning Habit (Fri Jul 4, 2025)
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One reason to love (and hate) the LA Kings signing free agent Joel Armia at Rink Royalty (Thu Jul 3, 2025)
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Kings quietly add Joel Armia and it could seriously pay off at Rink Royalty (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (UFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 28 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | UFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 29 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | UFA | ||
| 2023-24 | 30 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $4,800,000 | $4,800,000 | $4,800,000 | UFA | ||
| 2024-25 | 31 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $3,800,000 | $3,800,000 | $3,800,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $13,600,000 | $13,600,000 | $13,600,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 26 | $2,600,000 | $2,600,000 | - | - | $2,800,000 | $2,800,000 | $2,800,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2020-21 | 27 | $2,600,000 | $2,600,000 | - | - | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $5,200,000 | $5,200,000 | $5,200,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 25 | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 | - | - | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 23 | $925,000 | $925,000 | - | - | $875,000 | $875,000 | $875,000 | RFA | ||
| 2017-18 | 24 | $925,000 | $925,000 | - | - | $975,000 | $975,000 | $975,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 19 | $925,000 | $1,275,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2013-14 | 20 | $894,167 | $1,244,167 | $350,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2014-15 | 21 | $894,167 | $1,244,167 | $350,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2015-16 | 22 | $894,167 | $1,244,167 | $350,000 | - | $832,500 | $832,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $1,050,000 | $277,500 | $2,497,500 | $2,775,000 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2007-08 | Jr. C I-divisioona Q | Ässät U16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2008-09 | Fin-U18 | Assat U18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2008-09 | U16 SM-sarja | Ässät U16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 22 | |||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | Fin-U18 | Assat U18 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2009-10 | Fin-Jr. | Assat Jr. | 27 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2010-11 | WJ18-A | Finland | 6 | 4 | 9 | 13 | +2 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | Finland-2 | Suomi U20 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | Finland | Assat | 48 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2011-12 | WJC-A | Finland | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | +2 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | Finland | Assat | 54 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 64 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | WJC-A | Finland | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | +12 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | Finland | Assat | 47 | 19 | 14 | 33 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 20 | ||||||||
| 2013-14 | AHL | Rochester | 54 | 7 | 20 | 27 | -6 | 30 | 110 | 640.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +1 | 9 | 10 | 3,000.0 | ||
| 2014-15 | AHL | Rochester | 33 | 10 | 15 | 25 | +3 | 39 | 78 | 1,280.0 | ||||||||||
| 2014-15 | AHL | St. John's | 21 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 50 | 400.0 | |||||||||||
| 2014-15 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 14:47 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NHL | Winnipeg Jets | 43 | 4 | 6 | 10 | +2 | 12 | 52 | 7.7 | 12:10 | |||||||||
| 2015-16 | AHL | Manitoba | 18 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +3 | 16 | 31 | 970.0 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | Winnipeg Jets | 57 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -8 | 20 | 111 | 9.0 | 15:08 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | Winnipeg Jets | 79 | 12 | 17 | 29 | +3 | 22 | 128 | 9.4 | 12:36 | 13 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 24 | 8.3 | 10:48 | |
| 2018-19 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 57 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 14 | 134 | 9.7 | 15:48 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 58 | 16 | 14 | 30 | +2 | 28 | 155 | 10.3 | 17:14 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | +5 | 10 | 27 | 11.1 | 15:56 |
| 2020-21 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 41 | 7 | 7 | 14 | +10 | 10 | 73 | 9.6 | 14:42 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -1 | 10 | 40 | 12.5 | 13:41 |
| 2021-22 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 60 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -15 | 14 | 103 | 5.8 | 13:43 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | WC | Finland | 10 | 5 | 3 | 8 | +9 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | EHT | Finland | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | |||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 43 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 22 | 69 | 10.1 | 14:57 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | WC | Finland | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | EHT | Finland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 66 | 17 | 8 | 25 | +4 | 34 | 139 | 12.2 | 15:33 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Laval Rocket | 8 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -1 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | 4 Nations | Finland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 1 | 0.0 | 21:12 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 81 | 11 | 18 | 29 | -2 | 16 | 104 | 10.6 | 14:18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 2 | 4 | 0.0 | 12:24 | |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Los Angeles Kings | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +2 | 8 | 17 | 11.8 | 14:22 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 598 | 105 | 108 | 213 | -9 | 200 | 1085 | 9.7 | 14:35 | 49 | 10 | 7 | 17 | +5 | 24 | 95 | 10.5 | 13:15 | ||
