From Al Murray-I see he was ranked at about 100th in most rakings but we got him as the 206th pick so based on that alone, it should be a good pick. What made him fall? I know nothing about this guy even if he's Finnish.
"Played with a bad shoulder all year in a brace for a bad team."
Anyone have a scouting report or assessment of this kid that they are willing to share with me?
I know next to nothing about this kid, but you guys' excitement is intriguing.
http://www.allaboutthejersey.com/2016/5/24/11756466/otto-somppi-2016-nhl-draft-prospect-profile
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articl...inka-memorial-tournament-otto-somppi-finland/'
http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/mooseheads/1312485-otto-somppi’s-time-to-shine-for-mooseheads
i have been watching maxime fortier this year 5'10 smaller guy with offensive upside he was undrafted which surprises me and is in montreal camp i had hoped he came to our camp so watched otto a bit not a ton but liked his play a lot and know he was a second rounder if didnt fall so us getting him in the 7th at 206 i believe? AMAZING for us again a hidden gem like palat. Has to be more consistent hit all the time but plays the game letting his defense and backchecking set up the offense and playmaking which i totally LOVE
he skates well to me so no concerns with that has to get stronger 2-3 years he should get a look for sure if avoids injury etc.. solid pick worst case 3rd liner or fourth line center but really feel this guy has second line ability cause was playing injured and still solid shows a lot of toughness grit etc.. hes good with stick for sure in corners would like more checking but again he was hurt. reminds me a ton of palat
p.s. look at the links the faceoff circle kid is unreal in faceoffs which is a PLUS
You guys got a real gem this late. He'll be Halifax's best player this year.
I like him missing by 3 feet from 6 feet away.
Well he had to pick a corner. Hedman couldn't hit a wide open net in the All Stars skills competition.
This, he didn't miss by much, certainly not 3 feet. Shesh
Pretty embarrassing to miss still, but it's not like it's a secret he has no accuracy with his shot.