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And both play a very different game. I doubt Kotkaniemi breaks any records next season.Similar height, both underrated at draft day, same position, outstanding international performances, both shoot with their left hand
Similar height, both underrated at draft day, same position, outstanding international performances, both shoot with their left hand
I think he is that talented that he might still surprise some people here next season. Having his father as the coach might also help him get a bit better role and more of ice time. I hope he will be played as a center next year.And both play a very different game. I doubt Kotkaniemi breaks any records next season.
Similar height, both underrated at draft day, same position, outstanding international performances, both shoot with their left hand
Similar height, both underrated at draft day, same position, outstanding international performances, both shoot with their left hand
Completely different type of players, but that is very accurate for draft day.Similar height, both underrated at draft day, same position, outstanding international performances, both shoot with their left hand
I think he lands right at the Oilers doorstep.... The year we need a dman the most. We will take Ty Smith over him at 10.
It might do good for Pulju too to have another young Finn on the team.I think he lands right at the Oilers doorstep.... The year we need a dman the most. We will take Ty Smith over him at 10.
I mean sure they're around the same height but Kotkaniemis frame is a lot bigger and Pettersson seems much more skilled to me.
Dallas should be able to land Veleno. If not, then Kupari and Hayton will be available.I'm really hoping the Islanders like one of the other centers or someone falls so they don't take him at 11/12. Dallas desperately needs a legit top six center prospect and this year it seems the top ones should be available when they pick.
Dallas should be able to land Veleno. If not, then Kupari and Hayton will be available.
I seriously doubt that Kupari will ever be an NHL center. He might though become a pretty good grinding winger, if his development goes well. He just does not have much of natural playmaking skills or very high hockey IQ, so that is why I doubt that he will ever be an NHL caliber center. His skating and dangling skills are great though, and his average hockey IQ should be enough for him to become a good and speedy grinder, if his development goes well.Dallas should be able to land Veleno. If not, then Kupari and Hayton will be available.
Yeah I'm not high on him, just saying he'll be available.I seriously doubt that Kupari will ever be an NHL center. He might though become a pretty good grinding winger, if his development goes well. He just does not have much of natural playmaking skills or very high hockey IQ, so that is why I doubt that he will ever be an NHL caliber center. His skating and dangling skills are great though, and his average hockey IQ should be enough for him to become a good and speedy grinder, if his development goes well.
Pettersson is EXCELLENT in his own zone. One of his best qualities which is nuts cause we know how great his offence is. If we somehow add Kotkaniemi to our weaponry i will be one happy dudesame height but he has like 30 lbs on him, but different attributes.
Pettersson is pure offence, this one is a awesome 2 way player, not sure if he can dangle like him, if he was a Finnish Pettersson he will be a top 3 pick.
That is true as he was only on the ice for like 14 5v5 goals but his comparison is a good 2line player similar to Horvat and gaudette, not liking the idea of another 2 way centreman unless he has 1st line upside.Pettersson is EXCELLENT in his own zone. One of his best qualities which is nuts cause we know how great his offence is. If we somehow add Kotkaniemi to our weaponry i will be one happy dude
Pronman ranked him #4 in the upcoming draft, a little too high if you ask me. He stands a chance of becoming a solid top 6 C though, so I'm excited.
I think this is the case.I’ve read so much hype about him post draft lottery.
I’m not against astronomical risers, but when they are jumping up the charts when the season is over and most hockey is done, I get skeptical. What has changed now to when he was actually playing hockey? Is he getting too much love because he’s the only good center prospect in the top ~10?
Does he realistically have the offensive skill set to put up 70 point seasons? (which is a top line center to me, and what I would want out of a good draft’s top 5.)
I would be disappointed if Ottawa took him at #4 and his potential is a 2C...however likely he is to reach that spot.
Not a chance he'll be there at 13I'm really hoping the Islanders like one of the other centers or someone falls so they don't take him at 11/12. Dallas desperately needs a legit top six center prospect and this year it seems the top ones should be available when they pick.