Quick Info
| Profession | Ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Finnish |
| Date of Birth | 14/11/2002 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Oulunsalo, Finland |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Aatu Räty
15/10/2026
The Vancouver Canucks traded centre Aatu Räty to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr. The move came after Räty cleared NHL waivers, having appeared in only four of the Canucks' first eight games this season. Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson thanked Räty for his work with the organization.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Finnish professional ice hockey centre who played for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in October 2026. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
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| Weight | 93 kg |
| Position | Centre |
| Shoots | Left |
Family
| Brother | Aku Räty, also a Finnish professional ice hockey player |
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Career
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| Liiga Debut | Made his Liiga debut at age 16 and scored his first professional goal in the same game |
| NHL Draft | Selected 52nd overall by the New York Islanders in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft |
| NHL Debut | 23/12/2022, a 5–1 win against the Florida Panthers with the New York Islanders |
| Trade | On 30/01/2023, traded by the New York Islanders to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Bo Horvat, along with Anthony Beauvillier and a 2023 conditional first-round pick |
| Contract Extension | On 30/06/2025, signed a two-year entry-level contract to stay with the Vancouver Canucks |
| International | Represented Finland; won silver at the 2022 World Junior Championship |
| Championships | Won the 2025 AHL Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks |
| Toronto Trade | On 15/10/2026, traded by the Vancouver Canucks to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr, after clearing NHL waivers the previous day |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was considered the presumptive first overall pick before the 2021 season but fell in draft rankings after a difficult season with Oulun Kärpät. | |
| 2. Developed in the Kärpät system alongside his brother Aku Räty, who was also a top Finnish prospect. | |
| 3. Is known for his faceoff skill, winning 56.8 per cent of his draws in the 2026-27 season before his trade. |
