The 24-year-old broke out this past season, doubling his previous point total after putting up 73 (11 goals, 62 assists), 32 penalty minutes and was a plus-12 in 79 regular season games. Heiskanen went on to add 12 points in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Heiskanen, a native of Espoo, Finland will be one of the favourites for the Norris Trophy heading into the 2023-24 season, but will have some tough competition including Cale Makar, Adam Fox, Victor Hedman, Roman Josi, Charlie McAvoy and Quinn Hughes among others.