Prospect Info: Henri Nikkanen, C (4th round, 113th overall)

[jetsforever]

Another Finn!!!
Good to get a centre

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[Afterburner]

Welcome to the Finnipeg Saunas!

 

[DRW204]

There's our 2c

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Rheged]

Some upside here for sure!

 

[MardyBum]

Had an injury riddled season. Played well internationally.

"Has strong vision and playmaking skills that he can build upon , Future Considerations 2019"

"He’s able to take advantage of his size when battling for pucks along the boards or trying to gain position in the slot, Hockeyprospect.com 2019"

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Looks like a good value pick?

Hard to really translate his numbers, although it looks/sounds like he had a very impressive showing at the Hlinka tournament.

 

[KingBogo]

Seems like a really nice pick this late in the draft.

 

[GeorgeJETson]

We are slowly building up the Finnish National Men's NHL team.

 

[Bob E]

Reminds me of when Mike Smith only drafted Russian prospects. Chevy only likes European prospects now.

 

[JetsFan815]

Looks like a good value pick?

Hard to really translate his numbers, although it looks/sounds like he had a very impressive showing at the Hlinka tournament.

Hard to tell much from his draft season numbers since he played so little but draft - 1 numbers in the U20 league are OK. Definitely some upside there.

 

[Scheifele55]

Ranked #86 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COM
Ranked #71 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
Ranked #201 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #32 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)

If you buy into hockeyprospect.com or future considerations, the Jets got a steal of a player!

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Hard to tell much from his draft season numbers since he played so little but draft - 1 numbers in the U20 league are OK. Definitely some upside there.

Yeah. Sounds like he was banged up and missed a lot of games. Don’t mind gambling on a guy like that in round 4.

 

[KingBogo]

Reminds me of when Mike Smith only drafted Russian prospects. Chevy only likes European prospects now.

I'm guessing we both remember that Chevy use to get bashed for hating Europeans and that he refused to draft them.

 

[surixon]

Sounds like an intriguing player at this spot in the draft.

I have to say I have liked our post first round picks the last 3 drafts so far:

Samberg, Gustuffsom, Kovacevik, Chisholm, Valati, Gawnke, McKenzie, and the two this year is a solid group.

 

[MardyBum]

Really liking this draft so far.

 

[Bob E]

Reminds me of when Mike Smith only drafted Russian prospects. Chevy only likes European prospects now.

Yup. BPA all the way.

 

[Daximus]

Loving this pick, great value had him in the early 3rd.

 

[Scheifele55]

Larry Fisher‏ @LarryFisher_KDC 50m50 minutes ago
Winnipeg may have just got a big-time steal at No. 113 in the fourth round with Henri Nikkanen, who has big-time talent. Nikkanen was touted as a potential first-rounder heading into the draft year but had his momentum derailed by injuries. #2019NHLDraft

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Larry Fisher‏ @LarryFisher_KDC 50m50 minutes ago
Winnipeg may have just got a big-time steal at No. 113 in the fourth round with Henri Nikkanen, who has big-time talent. Nikkanen was touted as a potential first-rounder heading into the draft year but had his momentum derailed by injuries. #2019NHLDraft

Always like the injured fallers. Mono is my preferred injury of choice.

 

[Board Bard]

Larry Fisher‏ @LarryFisher_KDC 50m50 minutes ago
Winnipeg may have just got a big-time steal at No. 113 in the fourth round with Henri Nikkanen, who has big-time talent. Nikkanen was touted as a potential first-rounder heading into the draft year but had his momentum derailed by injuries. #2019NHLDraft

That sounds promising.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Well, if nothing else he might give Niku a run for the flow title.

 

[Trinity]

Henri Nikkanen vs KalPa U20 | Mar 13 2018

 

[Trinity]

 

[Trinity]

Anyone know what his injuries were?