Joel Kiviranta

Joel Kiviranta

28-Year-Old Right WingRW
Colorado Avalanche
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Joel Kiviranta in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year contract with Colorado in November of 2023.
Scores against former team
RWColorado Avalanche
May 9, 2024
Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots, added three hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.
ANALYSIS
Kiviranta returned from a three-game absence due to a lower-body injury. His goal sparked the Avalanche's comeback attempt in the third period, but the comeback fell short. The winger has two points, six shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-3 rating through four playoff appearances. He continues to occupy a bottom-six role, so his scoring contributions are likely to remain sparse.
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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    9:50
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:00
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:09
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2021–22
9:31
0:01
0:03
2022–23
12:09
0:03
1:34
2023–24
9:50
0:00
1:09
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Possible scratch Wednesday
RWColorado Avalanche
December 13, 2023
Kiviranta is likely to be scratched Wednesday versus Buffalo, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
ANALYSIS
It would be Kiviranta's second straight game out of the lineup. He has two goals, five points, 21 hits and 12 blocks in 14 contests this season. When Kiviranta gets his next opportunity with Colorado, it will likely be as part of the fourth line.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
Kiviranta was the breakout star of the 2019-20 NHL playoff bubble, but he was unable to maintain that positive momentum due to the fact injuries limited him to just 26 games in 2020-21. The Finn managed six goals and 11 points over that period despite posting just one point with the man advantage. Kiviranta figures to be behind at least six or seven forwards on the Dallas depth chart, but several of those names are either aging or constantly banged up (Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Joe Pavelski, Alex Radulov), leaving Kiviranta's 2021-22 role in flux. Wait to see how this plays out before investing.
Kiviranta was mostly a non-factor with the big club during the 2019-20 regular season, notching just one goal in 11 appearances. He did, however, produce 12 goals and 11 assists in 48 games with AHL Texas. When given a chance, he performed far better in the playoffs, posting six points in 14 games for the eventual Western Conference champions. That said, the undrafted 24-year-old Kiviranta doesn't have a long track record as a prospect. He produced moderate scoring numbers in his native Finland, but he projects more as a hard-nosed, bottom-six winger for the 2020-21 campaign. Don't expect Kiviranta to rack up more than 20 points, although he could find some usefulness in deeper fantasy formats that count hits.
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Returns Thursday
RWColorado Avalanche
May 9, 2024
Kiviranta (lower body) is expected to play in Thursday's Game 2 against Dallas, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.
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Game-time call Thursday
RWColorado Avalanche
Lower Body
May 9, 2024
Kiviranta (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 2 against Dallas, according to Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette.
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Set to miss Game 1
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Lower Body
May 7, 2024
Kiviranta (lower body) won't play Tuesday in Game 1 versus Dallas, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.
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Not ready to play
RWColorado Avalanche
Lower Body
April 30, 2024
Kiviranta (lower body) will not be an option against the Jets in Game 5 on Tuesday, per NHL.com.
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Traveling with team
RWColorado Avalanche
Lower Body
April 29, 2024
Kiviranta (lower body) will make the trip to Winnipeg ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Jets, Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports reports.
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