Defense · D

Daniel Nieminen

Nashville Predators defenceman prospect with a $975K cap hit in 2026–27, signed through 2028–29, selected No. 163 overall in 2025; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born Mar 1, 2006

Birthplace Lahti, FIN

Nationality FIN

Height 6 ft 0 in / 183 cm

Weight 199 lb / 90 kg

Shoots L

Current team Nashville Predators

Draft 2025 · NSH · Round 6 · No. 163

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	NSH	$975,000	—							Playoffs not started
Signed with NSH on April 14, 2026 · 3 years x $975,000 AAV
Drafted by NSH in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft · Round 6 · No. 163 overall