Jani Lajunen
Jani Lajunen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with HC Lugano of the National League. He was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 7th round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.Playing career
Having made his debut in SM-liiga in 2008, he made quick progress and became one of the key players with Espoo Blues.
He was selected to the Finnish national team for the 2011 IIHF World Championship. At the age of 20 he scored his first national team goal against Norway in the quarterfinals at his second game of the tournament. Lajunen also scored a goal in the semifinals against Russia. Team Finland went all the way to the final game and swept Sweden 6–1, winning Finland's second IIHF World Championship gold medal to date.
19 February 2013, Lajunen was traded by the Predators to the St. Louis Blues for fellow minor leaguer Scott Ford. He then played for Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League for two seasons before returning to Finland in joining Tappara on a two-year deal, commencing from the 2015–16 season.
On 5 May 2017 Lajunen agreed to a two-year contract with HC Lugano of the National League.
