C Rasmus Kupari - Karpat, Liiga (2018, 20th, LAK)

[Kingsfan1]

He will be a Winger and I haven’t been more excited about a prospect. From everything I’ve heard and read he can become a 60-70 point star.

 

[LoveHateLeafs]

Did something happen in today(yesterday's) Karpat-Pelicans game? According to the Liiga website, Kupari played just 11:05 and Heponiemi played 11:30. Is that what actually happened or is it some error? Seems like a odd use of your #2 and #3 scorers.

 

[Kingsfan1]

This kid is going to be special . The way he thinks the game and his skill and speed is something the Kings have lacked for a long time . I’m hoping he ends up being as good as Aho for us

 

[FinPanda]

Kupari was excellent in the semifinal. Good to see after a slow start.

 

[Hokinaittii]

He is no Teräväinen or Aho but he is still a solid upgrade to Aapeli Räsänen or Kuokkanen when it comes to our recent 1st line center in U20s. He has been so much more noticeable than he was last year.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

I think he looked better than the stats showed.

 

[JJTT]

Hopefully he learns to use his shot better at some point.

Typically he makes a fancy move and gets around the defender but can't get a good shot into into the net. When he actually gets some power behind it, it usually goes high and wide or into the goalies chest.

Also needs to learn when to shoot or pass, shooting after the blueline with no traffic in front seems to be Kupari's move in the offensive zone most of the time.

 

[Hokinaittii]

Also worth mentioning that Kupari has drawn many penalties in the tournament, I'd be surprised if someone else has drawn more than him. Just sucks that Finland's PP has been bad throughout the tournament.

 

[Thebesthockey]

best player after dahlin/svechnikov

 

[FinnishSniper]

He looks hella good like for real he is top 5 in the draft in pure skill.

 

[Kingsfan1]

He is my favorite King prospect so I hope he ends up being a new modern NHL star. You see the skill there just needs to embrace it more . Exciting

 

[FinnishSniper]

He is my favorite King prospect so I hope he ends up being a new modern NHL star. You see the skill there just needs to embrace it more . Exciting

He really is that kind of player that can take over an important game and pot 4-5 points, the skill level on the guy is incredible.

 

[Lepardi]

best player after dahlin/svechnikov

If you're referring to the 2018 draft, Jesperi Kotkaniemi looks like a hockey Einstein if you compare his passing to this guy. Kupari doesn't seem to have much time to check out the passing lanes cause he's busy dangling and trying to beat the opposition defense all by himself. He is great at dangling though, you have to give him that. That often enables him to create a lot of space for himself.

 

[Thebesthockey]

If you're referring to the 2018 draft, Jesperi Kotkaniemi looks like a hockey Einstein if you compare his passing to this guy. Kupari doesn't seem to have much time to check out the passing lanes cause he's busy dangling and trying to beat the opposition defense all by himself. He is great at dangling though, you have to give him that. That often enables him to create a lot of space for himself.

i have seen kk live 3 times and endless games
his IQ and reaction for quick/correct passes are insane but with kupari i see a center of gravity and skill that will in the long run create more offence at nhl level

honestly kk would have never made the habs had that organization not been so starved for young talent

with their last #3 having not worked out and not having dafted any top 3 for last 15 yrs( except for galch)


anyways i will repeat kupari for me is a better long term pick

 

[thomast]

Poor man version of Nathan Mackinnon.

 

[Mrb1p]

i have seen kk live 3 times and endless games
his IQ and reaction for quick/correct passes are insane but with kupari i see a center of gravity and skill that will in the long run create more offence at nhl level

honestly kk would have never made the habs had that organization not been so starved for young talent

with their last #3 having not worked out and not having dafted any top 3 for last 15 yrs( except for galch)


anyways i will repeat kupari for me is a better long term pick

Didnt check the name before reading... makes sense.

 

[Masamies]

 

[Dexter Sinister]

Wish I knew Finnish

 

[Hokinaittii]

He is having pretty underrated season. 28 points in 34 games at 18yo is incredible.

 

[Kingsfan1]

If he continues to put it all together and develops properly he might end up being the biggest steal of the draft and top 3 from his draft class . Let’s Go !

 

[Albatros]

I do think he's a good #20 pick, but nowhere near third. Something like tenth maybe.

 

[HOPE]

Wanted Montreal to trade Pacioretty to LA in order to draft him!

 

[kelsier]

I'm glad he's doing so well. I remember arguing about his hockey IQ and that he's *not only a speed skater and I think so far he hasn't disappointed at least. Last year I noticed that many of his problems were related to physicality and he was getting knocked down here and there. Of course he's nothing like Aho as far as hockey IQ comes, but it could prove to be above average at the very least and he might just build a solid NHL career for himself.

 

[izzy]

If he continues to put it all together and develops properly he might end up being the biggest steal of the draft and top 3 from his draft class . Let’s Go !

maybe but its gonna be tough to get that high up, that original top 4 looks deadly already

 

[julkki]

I really liked his efforts in WJC, at times he was the dynamo of the Finnish offence. He really looks like a smart kid and what I most like is his work-ethic and knowledge of parts of his game that he needs to improve.