Nicknamed “The Condor” for his size (6-foot-6, 204 pounds) and speed, Mikkola has four points (two goals, two assists) through the first three games of the Eastern Conference Final, including two goals in a 6-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 on Saturday.

The New York Rangers sure could use a defenseman like Niko Mikkola. Big, physical, plays with bite, moves the puck

Edmonton Oilers: 3rd in Pacific Division, 101 points, Def. LA Round 1 (4-2); Def. VGK Round 2 (4-1); Def. DAL Round 3 (4-1) Florida Panthers: 3rd in Atlantic Division, 98 points, Def.