2006 NHL PLAYOFFS: - Leads the NHL in hits (38) - Registered a team playoff-high 15 hits in Game One of the WCSF vs. Edmonton on May 7 - 7th in the league in penalty minutes (24) OTHER PLAYOFF NOTES: - T-3rd in NHL during the CQF with 20 penalty minutes - Received 12 penalty minutes, including a 10-minute misconduct, at Nashville in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Apr. 23 - Earned the third star in Game Three of the WCQF vs. Nashville on Apr. 25 2005-06 REGULAR SEASON NOTES: - Established a new career-high in assists (16) and tied his career-high in points (24) - Acquired by San Jose for a third round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft on March 8 - Classmate of goaltender Vesa Toskala in their homeland of Finland - His teams posted a 7-0-1 record when he scored a goal this season (2-0-1 with the Sharks) - Helped Team Finland capture a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics, registering one assist along with eight penalty minutes in eight games Career Notes: - Spent his first five seasons with Colorado, Pittsburgh, Chicago and Calgary. - Entering 2006 playoffs, played in 47 NHL career playoff games posting 18 points (8g, 10a). - Went to the Stanley Cup Finals with Calgary in 2003-04. - Won a Stanley Cup in 2001 with Colorado. - Originally drafted by Colorado as their fourth choice (3rd round), 78th overall, in the 1997 Entry Draft. 2005-2006 Missed Game Information: 3 - Groin Strain, 10 - Healthy Scratch.