Ville Heinola

Ville Heinola

25-Year-Old DefensemanD
Vegas Golden Knights
2026 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Ville Heinola in 2026. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Golden Knights in July of 2026.
Gets one-way contract from Vegas
DVegas Golden Knights
July 1, 2026
Heinola signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
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Heinola is reportedly on a one-way deal, which suggests Vegas will at least consider him for NHL minutes. The 25-year-old logged 21 points in 44 regular-season games for AHL Manitoba, but he went without a point in five NHL games with the Jets. He also had six points in 10 games at the IIHF World Championship with Finland in May. Heinola's far from a lock to make the Opening Night roster, but the fresh start could serve him well.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    14:06
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:07
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:02
 
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14:06
1:07
0:02
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Heinola spent much of 2024-25 in the NHL after recovering from a season-opening ankle injury, but he didn't get a lot of playing time. He logged only 18 regular-season appearances, picking up one assist, 16 blocked shots, eight hits and a plus-6 rating. Heinola drew into the lineup for just two games after the start of February, and with the Jets returning the same blue line as they had at the end of last year, his chances of playing regularly are bleak. He'll compete with Haydn Fleury and Logan Stanley for third-pairing minutes.
Heinola has been a disappointment as he has managed to see action in only 27 games over the last four seasons, after exciting fantasy players with a goal and four assists in eight games as an 18-year-old rookie. Heinola did not play in the NHL last season, as he played 41 regular-season games with AHL Manitoba, scoring 10 times while adding 17 helpers. Heinola is still only 23 years of age and the Jets have not given up on him, signing the Finn to a two-year contract in the offseason. He was already in tough to make the Jets' Opening Night roster before suffering an ankle infection in training camp.
Selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Heinola could shake up a Jets blue line that is already going through a significant overhaul following the departures of Jacob Trouba, Tyler Myers and Ben Chiarot. Given the club's number of young defensive prospects, it seems likely the 18-year-old will spend another year in Finland developing his game, but a strong showing in camp could throw a wrench in that plan. Owners in dynasty formats would do well to try to stash him away, as it likely won't be long until he joins Winnipeg full time.
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Stuck in press box
DWinnipeg Jets
April 12, 2026
Heinola was scratched for the 18th game in a row in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Flyers.
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Up from AHL
DWinnipeg Jets
February 17, 2026
Heinola was recalled from AHL Manitoba on Tuesday.
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Three more helpers in win
DWinnipeg Jets
December 12, 2025
Heinola posted three assists in AHL Manitoba's 6-1 win over Iowa on Friday.
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Notches two helpers in AHL win
DWinnipeg Jets
December 3, 2025
Heinola posted two assists in AHL Manitoba's 5-0 win over Chicago on Wednesday.
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Lands on waivers
DWinnipeg Jets
October 5, 2025
Heinola was placed on waivers by the Jets on Sunday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
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Likely headed to minors
DWinnipeg Jets
January 9, 2024
Heinola, who is recovering from a broken ankle, will probably spend some time in the minors, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press Tuesday.
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Heinola has yet to make his season debut after suffering his ankle injury in the preseason and may need some time in the minors to get his legs under him. Even once cleared to play, Heinola is far from a lock for a spot in the lineup and would likely have to challenge Dylan Samberg for minutes.
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