Prospect Info: Round 2, 46th Overall - Samu Tuomaala (RW) - Karpat Jr. -- 5'10", 179 pounds

[LastWordArmy]

Finnish forward Samu Tuomaala had one of the standout performances of the recent IIHF Under 18 World Championships putting up five goals and six assists for 11 points in seven games. He was named a Top 3 Player on Finland by the team’s coaches. Tuomaala was also named to the Tournament All-Star Team. He was coming off a strong season in the Karpat system in Finland. While Tuomaala didn’t pick up a point in five games in the SM-Liiga, he did a lot better in the Finnish Under-20 league. He scored 15 goals and 16 assists for 31 points in 30 games. He also had four points in five playoff games.

2021 NHL Draft #34: Samu Tuomaala Scouting Report

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[Curufinwe]

Finaly.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Discuss.

 

[GKJ]

All these years and the year i pass off the job they take a finn

 

[Rebels57]

Seems like a solid pick

 

[Appleyard]

Scouting Report: Samu Tuomaala - Smaht Scouting

Not a report from myself... but a good pick. Could end up a second line winger.

Would have rather swung on maybe Stankoven, Raty or Robertsson. But no complaints.

 

[RANKKA]

hextall would not be happy

 

[FLYguy3911]

Tuomaala is talented but I could never get on board because he was outproduced by a good bit by his own teammate, who was a rookie in the league and younger.

 

[renberg]

Risto first and now Tuomaala. The Flyers are finally getting some Finns on the roster. About time.

 

[Curufinwe]

hextall would not be happy

He should make himself feel better by trading us a 3rd for the rights to Ginning.

 

[Magua]

I couldn't get a good read on Tuomaala, Koivunen, or Salminen. Things I know: he's a shoot first talent, has a good motor/physical compete, is a good skater. He was by far the most athletic and talented looking of the 3. So, the fact I couldn't figure if he was better was probably about his hockey IQ or well-roundedness offensively. Definitely okay with the pick, although Stankoven is a similar profile and seemed easier to project.

I will have to go back and watch another game or two of him. It's pretty obvious Chuckles places a heavy emphasis on shooting talent as primary tool.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Tuomaala is talented but I could never get on board because he was outproduced by a good bit by his own teammate, who was a rookie in the league and younger.

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Annnnnnd the other guy went to Carolina....

 

[Tripod]

Tuomaala is talented but I could never get on board because he was outproduced by a good bit by his own teammate, who was a rookie in the league and younger.

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lol...and Canes take his teammate you liked better

Can't make this shit up!

 

[Larry44]

Scouting Report: Samu Tuomaala - Smaht Scouting

Not a report from myself... but a good pick. Could end up a second line winger.

Would have rather swung on maybe Stankoven, Raty or Robertsson. But no complaints.

Another skating project?

 

[Magua]

Another skating project?

Not in the least. It's at worst clearly above average.

 

[Appleyard]

Another skating project?

His skating is weird. But not really a "project".

He gets decent speed and can go past guys, good edges. But his stride is just a bit of a mess and he can lose speed as a result.

 

[Larry44]

His skating is weird.

He gets decent speed and can go past guys, good edges. But his stride is just a bit of a mess and he can lose speed as a result.

Why not Raty? Robertsson? Stankoven? koivunen? Is Flahr just as bad as Fletch?

 

[Appleyard]

Why not Raty? Robertsson? Stankoven? koivunen? Is Flahr just as bad as Fletch?

I would have taken one of those guys... but I dont think it is a bad pick.

 

[pooch]

I like this pick.

 

[Flyotes]

Why not Raty? Robertsson? Stankoven? koivunen? Is Flahr just as bad as Fletch?

I was leaning Koivunen.

 

[Fragmuffin]

you want Raty but this guy was the top scorer on the team Raty wasnt even invited to?

 

[Flyotes]

Have to trust the Flyers scouting department on this one. Seems like has good upside, needs some polish on skating / defense. Likes to shoot, variety of shots, which I appreciate. Good with upside + warts. 2nd rounder material.

 

[phil162888]

Scouting Report: Samu Tuomaala - Smaht Scouting

Not a report from myself... but a good pick. Could end up a second line winger.

Would have rather swung on maybe Stankoven, Raty or Robertsson. But no complaints.

Really liked Stankoven ...... but this kid looks very good with good upside as well to play in your top 6

 

[DancingPanther]

Whatever. Nothing will ever go right for this bottom feeder organization, so I don't even care

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I wouldn't get too attached to this guy, or anyone else we pick today, if I were you.