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The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Julius Nattinen to a three year, entry level contract.
Nattinen was the Ducks 2nd round (59th overall) pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
An athletic two-way center that leads by on-ice example. Boasts refined skating habits that allow him to accelerate very quickly yet maintain a perfect amount of steam to grind out long shifts. A highly-skilled puckhandler who is confident in his abilities, Nättinen possesses the skill traits that drop jaws. Very tight-knit with teammates and keeps up a winning attitude at all times. Very creative in the offensive end and a responsible, stable presence in his own end. His size is a factor when he bulls his way into the offensive end, and he doesn't shy away from the physical game. All-in-all, a dynamic two-way center that can battle through long, hard shifts and make a difference against other teams' top players. (Curtis Joe, EP 2015)
Julius Nättinen's approach to the game, as well as his poise with the puck, makes scouts think of current NHLer Anže Kopitar. Strong skater, good hands and puck control, and a dominant transitional game. While it is quite unlikely that he reaches a Kopitar-esque level, it is hard not to like a player with his complete package.
Nattinen was the Ducks 2nd round (59th overall) pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
An athletic two-way center that leads by on-ice example. Boasts refined skating habits that allow him to accelerate very quickly yet maintain a perfect amount of steam to grind out long shifts. A highly-skilled puckhandler who is confident in his abilities, Nättinen possesses the skill traits that drop jaws. Very tight-knit with teammates and keeps up a winning attitude at all times. Very creative in the offensive end and a responsible, stable presence in his own end. His size is a factor when he bulls his way into the offensive end, and he doesn't shy away from the physical game. All-in-all, a dynamic two-way center that can battle through long, hard shifts and make a difference against other teams' top players. (Curtis Joe, EP 2015)
Julius Nättinen's approach to the game, as well as his poise with the puck, makes scouts think of current NHLer Anže Kopitar. Strong skater, good hands and puck control, and a dominant transitional game. While it is quite unlikely that he reaches a Kopitar-esque level, it is hard not to like a player with his complete package.
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