Keke
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Had to make a thread for after seeing him twice against HIFK in U18 (-97 born) playoffs. As two years younger he has been the best player on the ice in both those games and he's shown a great overall package for a small defenseman. And what makes his play exceptional is that both (Jokerit and HIFK) are loaded with Finnish NT players.
His skating is great and he is also a very skilled player. Not only is he good offensively he is great defensively too. He has that similar mean streak that Ristolainen has and it's very hard to play against him. He has always produced a lot but now I've been really seen him play and I'm impressed.
I wouldn't put him yet above Urho Vaakanainen and Juuso Välimäki (other talented 2017 Draft eligible dmen) but he is closing in on them and his development curve is going to the right direction.
Next season I think every North American scout will love him in the U17 WHC. Of course there is the possibility that he is with the U18 group but I would love to see him there. Very exciting prospect.
Henri Jokiharju
His skating is great and he is also a very skilled player. Not only is he good offensively he is great defensively too. He has that similar mean streak that Ristolainen has and it's very hard to play against him. He has always produced a lot but now I've been really seen him play and I'm impressed.
I wouldn't put him yet above Urho Vaakanainen and Juuso Välimäki (other talented 2017 Draft eligible dmen) but he is closing in on them and his development curve is going to the right direction.
Next season I think every North American scout will love him in the U17 WHC. Of course there is the possibility that he is with the U18 group but I would love to see him there. Very exciting prospect.
Henri Jokiharju
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