Story Summary
Valtteri Jeskanen has found a new club after leaving Esbjerg Energy, agreeing a contract with Chamonix in France’s top flight, Ligue Magnus, for the 2026/27 season. The 25-year-old Finnish defenceman spent last season in the Metal Ligaen with Esbjerg, appearing in 46 regular-season games and recording one goal and 11 assists. He also played five playoff games for Esbjerg without registering a point, while finishing the regular season with a plus/minus of +18.
Jeskanen arrived in Denmark before the previous season following two years with Jokerit in Finland’s second tier, Mestis. Earlier in his career he accumulated 70 games in Finland’s top division, Liiga, representing HPK and SaiPa, and he has several Mestis seasons on his record. He was part of the Jokerit side that won the Mestis title in 2024/25. His move to Chamonix marks another international step after his spell in the Metal Ligaen.
Key Facts
- Valtteri Jeskanen is 25 years old.
- Jeskanen has signed with Chamonix in Ligue Magnus for the 2026/27 season.
- He left Esbjerg Energy prior to the move.
- In Metal Ligaen last season Jeskanen played 46 regular-season games, scoring 1 goal and 11 assists.
- He played five playoff games for Esbjerg and did not record a point in those games.
- Jeskanen finished the Metal Ligaen regular season with a +18 plus/minus rating.
- Before Denmark he spent two years with Jokerit in Mestis (the Finnish second tier).
- Jeskanen has played 70 games in Liiga for HPK and SaiPa.
- He won the Mestis championship with Jokerit in 2024/25.
IHM Discussion
Jeskanen’s transfer to Chamonix continues his European career after his season in Denmark. His Metal Ligaen return of one goal and 11 assists in 46 regular-season games came alongside a +18 rating.
Chamonix are adding a player with experience in Finland’s top two divisions as well as Denmark’s Metal Ligaen. Jeskanen has made 70 Liiga appearances for HPK and SaiPa, while his time with Jokerit included a Mestis title in 2024/25.
Why It Matters
For Chamonix, Jeskanen adds a 25-year-old import with experience in Finland and Denmark, including 70 Liiga games and a Mestis title with Jokerit in 2024/25. For Jeskanen, the move offers another opportunity in a top domestic league outside Finland.
Mini Q&A
Who has Jeskanen signed for?
Valtteri Jeskanen has signed with Chamonix in France’s Ligue Magnus for the 2026/27 season.
How old is Jeskanen?
He is 25 years old.
What were his Metal Ligaen stats last season?
In the Metal Ligaen he played 46 regular-season games, scored one goal and had 11 assists; he also played five playoff games without recording a point and finished the regular season with a +18 plus/minus.
Where did he play before Esbjerg?
Jeskanen spent two years with Jokerit in Finland’s second tier, Mestis, and earlier played in Liiga for HPK and SaiPa.
Has he won any titles?
Yes. Jeskanen was part of the Jokerit side that won the Mestis championship in 2024/25.
What does this mean for Esbjerg?
Esbjerg have lost Jeskanen and other players this summer; the club has already signed a new defenceman described as an early NHL-draft pick to help replace departing personnel.
IHM Final View
Jeskanen’s move to Chamonix gives the 25-year-old defenceman another opportunity in a top domestic league after his season in the Metal Ligaen. Chamonix are adding a player with Liiga experience, Mestis success and a recent season in Denmark.