Artturi Lehkonen's career and trade speculation highlighted

Finnish forward Artturi Lehkonen, a two‑way player known for relentless forechecking and clutch playoff performances, has become a core member of the Colorado Avalanche. He scored the Cup‑clinching goal in the Avalanche’s 2022 Stanley Cup victory and, as of 2026, commands an estimated annual salary of $4.5 million and a net worth of $10‑15 million.

Lehkonen began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens before being traded to Colorado at the 2022 deadline. Media speculation noted that the Ottawa Senators had also shown interest, but the Avalanche’s offer prevailed. The trade set off a chain of moves that later brought Justin Barron and Alexandre Carrier to Montreal, reshaping the Canadiens’ defensive lineup.

Lehkonen, 31, was born in Piikkiö, Finland, and remains a prominent Finnish representative in the NHL, adding a Stanley Cup title and an Olympic bronze medal to his résumé.