Juuse Saros' net worth, age, NHL ranking, wife, current team, house, cars, stats, contract

Juuse Saros' net worth, age, NHL ranking, wife, current team, house, cars, stats, contract

Claudia Kogi
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Finally, one from Finland! Meet Juuse Saros, a renowned finalist for the Vezina Trophy awarded to the league's best goaltender. Despite his relatively young age, he has managed to become one of the most sought-after personalities as far as ice hockey is concerned. But the question is, how has his career translated to his high monetary success? Read on to find more information, including details about Juuse Saros' net worth.

Juuse Saros' current team
Saros of the Nashville Predators arrives at the 2022 NHL Awards at Armature Works on June 21, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. Photo: Mark LoMoglio
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Who is Juuse Saros? Often dubbed ''Juice'' by his colleagues, he is a Finnish-born professional ice hockey goaltender who plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League, NHL. The Predators selected him in the fourth round, 99th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. So, what is more to the ice hockey player? Have a look at this article and find more details about him.

Profile summary

Full name

Juuse Saros

Place of birth

Hameenlinna, Tavastia Proper, Finland

Date of birth

19 April 1995

Age

27 years old as of August 2022

Birth sign

Aries

Nationality

Finish

Mother

Leila

Father

Pekka

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 180 centimetres,

Weight

180 pounds or 82 kilograms

Girlfriend

Minna Varis

Profession

Professional ice hockey player

Juuse Saros' current team

Nashville Predators

Net worth

$1 million

Social media presence

Instagram, Twitter

Juuse Saros' net worth and salary

Most fans have inquired about the famed ice hockey player's finances, especially after his contract renewal. Well, various sources allege $1 million. The bulk of his income is a result of playing ice hockey. So, what is his salary?

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Juuse Saros' net worth and salary
The Nashville Predators' star skates against the St. Louis Blues during an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on April 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: John Russell
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On 16th July 2018, Juuse Saros signed a three-year contract worth $4.5 million with Nashville Predators. The contract included a guaranteed sum of around $4.5 million and a cap hit of $1.5 million. On 16th August 2021, Saros was signed to a four-year, $20 million extension with the Predators. Therefore, his annual salary as of 2022 amounts to $5 million and $416,666 monthly.

Juuse Saros' house and cars

The Finnish ice hockey goaltender has been overly discreet regarding his assets. However, as portrayed in his social media uploads, he seems to be living quite a lavish life.

Juuse Saros' biography

Where was Juuse Saros born? The renowned ice hockey player was born in Hameenlinna, Tavastia Proper, Finland, to Pekka and Leila Saros. Details about whether or not he has siblings remain unknown.

What is Juuse Saros' nationality?

The famed ice hockey player is a Finish national of white ethnicity.

What is Juuse Saros' age?

The ice hockey player was born on 19th April 1995. Therefore, as of July 2022, he is 27 years old. His birth sign is Aries.

Juuse Saros' age
Juuse Saros nets against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL game at Nissan Stadium on Feb 26th, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: John Russell
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How tall is Juuse Saros?

He stands at 5 feet 11 inches or 180 centimetres, and his weight is 180 pounds or 82 kilograms. He has light brown hair and eyes. The player is not only a world-class athlete but also a very attractive individual.

Juuse Saros' career stats

He debuted in the ice hockey scene when he played for the HPK team of the Liiga. On 16th June 2015, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators after being drafted by Nashville in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. During this period, he was named the best goaltender of the tournament.

His debut match was against the Buffalo Sabres, and his first win against the Penguins team. He displayed such great skills that during the 2017 season, he recorded the most saves against Edmonton Oilers.

On 16th July 2018, the Predators re-signed the player to a three-year deal worth $4.5 million. However, after the contract expired, the Predators were not ready to let him go as he was given a $20 million contract extension on 16th August 2021.

The 2021/22 season was one of the player's strongest, and for this reason, he was highly credited as a key factor in the Predators qualifying for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. Additionally, he became the finalist for the Vezina Trophy awarded to the league's best goaltender. Juuse Saros' accolades have been impressive since his debut.

Juuse Saros' NHL ranking
Saros (middle) and his colleagues pose for a photo as they arrive for the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL game at Nissan Stadium on February 26, 2022. in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: John Russell
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Season

Games played

Games started

Wins

Losses

Career Playoffs

17

10

3

7

2021-2022

67

67

38

25

NHL Career

222

206

114

72

Juuse Saros' NHL ranking

As of 2022, the Finnish ice hockey sensation has an overall rating of 85 with a Hybrid Player Style. Here are some of the best attributes and strongholds of the player.

Reflexes ratings - 88

  • Angles - 90
  • Breakaway - 89
  • Stick side Low - 89
  • Five Hole - 88

Puck Control Ratings - 85

  • Recover - 88
  • Rebound Control - 88
  • Poise - 85
  • Passing - 83

Athletic Ratings - 88

  • Agility - 90
  • Speed - 90
  • Aggressiveness - 89
  • Vision - 89

Is Juuse Saros dating?

Well, ladies, Saros has recently declared himself taken after proposing to his long-term girlfriend, Minna Varis. The two grew up in the same town, hanging out with the same group of friends. Moreover, Saros' mother, Leila, knew Varis long before her son as she taught her in elementary school.

Is Juuse Saros dating?
Nashville Predators' star, Saros, arrives for the 2022 NHL All-Star game against the Atlantic Division at on February 5th, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Eliot J. Schechter
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The ice hockey player popped the question to her to-be wife while taking a stroll in the park. He opened up about the moment saying,

When I opened the box, the ring popped out and went onto the ground. Varis made the save, though, by saying yes after I retrieved the ring. My hands were shaking a bit.

Juuse Saros' Instagram

Is the famed ice hockey player on any social media platforms? Of course, he is on Instagram and Twitter. However, he is not a vibrant personality on these platforms. Nevertheless, he has amassed over 702 followers on Instagram and 228 on Twitter.

Even though some may presume Juuse Saros' net worth is not that high, he is at the beginning of his career, and the only thing people should expect is tremendous progress and success from the up-and-coming champion. Nevertheless, he is among the players who have managed to maintain a clean profile since their debut.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.