Prospect Info: Santtu Kinnunen (2018, #207 overall), Tappara (Liiga)
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Brokin
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6'2"/154? Must be a brother from another mother of Heponiemi. They need to start feeding these kids. 
OT and it's been asked before, but where did Brokin go?6'2"/154? Must be a brother from another mother of Heponiemi. They need to start feeding these kids.
Probably getting his medical degree.
Panthers might wanna sign this kid before they lose his rights. He's been superb this entire season for Tappara, and only gets better every game. The only reason his point totals are moderate is because the team has two defensemen who have been top scoring defensemen in Finnish League and one other guy who topped their production last season despite being injured for about 15 games. So Kinnunen is not getting PP time (although imo he should, but the special team logic this season has been so, that PK guys don't play PP and vice versa). However he plays a key role on even strength and PK.
He's super poised with the puck, makes nearly no mistakes, is quite agile, still filling up his muscles, but already well physical enough to win puck battles at this level. Heavy shot and great vision and iq both defensively and offensively. If he keeps this up, there's no way he doesn't find himself in the NHL in 2-3 years (I mean there is, he just doesn't get signed or plays a bad game at a training camp).
I really don't see a weakness in his game at Finnish League level. If there is, it's probably something with athleticism, cause his minutes early on in the season were kind of conservative. Can't really think of a good comparison.
I don't know if it's okay to bump this guy's thread out of nowhere, but I can't help but wonder why he is going unnoticed.
His stats (remember, without PP time) 33 games, 3+12=15, and the good old +/- of +8, which is second among team's defencemen.
He's super poised with the puck, makes nearly no mistakes, is quite agile, still filling up his muscles, but already well physical enough to win puck battles at this level. Heavy shot and great vision and iq both defensively and offensively. If he keeps this up, there's no way he doesn't find himself in the NHL in 2-3 years (I mean there is, he just doesn't get signed or plays a bad game at a training camp).
I really don't see a weakness in his game at Finnish League level. If there is, it's probably something with athleticism, cause his minutes early on in the season were kind of conservative. Can't really think of a good comparison.
I don't know if it's okay to bump this guy's thread out of nowhere, but I can't help but wonder why he is going unnoticed.
His stats (remember, without PP time) 33 games, 3+12=15, and the good old +/- of +8, which is second among team's defencemen.
Dread Clawz
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If he's worth signing, Jere Kekalainen will know about it. He's a great scout based in Finland. Sounds promising though, I had kind of written him off.
violaswallet
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Plus Barky signs his paychecks : I think if we have good data. We might sign him; big step up this season. Is he still super small though in terms of weight?
Dread Clawz
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Could you imagine, 6'3", 154 lbs?
I feel like a strong Breeze wood take him out for a few weeks.
Dread Clawz
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Could you imagine, 6'3", 154 lbs?
I feel like a strong Breeze wood take him out for a few weeks.
I'd like to see a prize fight between him and Hepo
He was listed 160 lbs and 6'2'' last summer. I'd take those numbers with a grain of salt. We'll see next summer how many of those missing >15 lbs he has gained. At least they've talked to media that he hasn't maybe trained and eaten like an athlete should in the past (changed team after last season).
Artorius Horus T
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Having a strong rookie season in the AHL
4 goals, 16 points, is 0.60 ppg with 10 pim
Having a strong rookie season in the AHL
4 goals, 16 points, is 0.60 ppg with 10 pim
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TheImpatientPanther
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Didn't watch any games but definitely kept up with the team, scoreboard watching and reading up on the team.
He played really well for a rookie putting up half a point per game, had a FULL season and only missed a game or two IIRC.
Promising stuff from a later 7th round pick. (Weegar 2.0?
)Coaches have been raving about him so the hope is he continues to progress another year in AHL, maybe get a couple games in NHL if injuries happen but should compete for a bottom pairing spot in 2024-25 IMO.
Chaos2k7
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We have a few guys preparing to take the jump:Didn't watch any games but definitely kept up with the team, scoreboard watching and reading up on the team.
He played really well for a rookie putting up half a point per game, had a FULL season and only missed a game or two IIRC.
Promising stuff from a later 7th round pick. (Weegar 2.0?
Coaches have been raving about him so the hope is he continues to progress another year in AHL, maybe get a couple games in NHL if injuries happen but should compete for a bottom pairing spot in 2024-25 IMO.
Carlsson
Keirstad
Ludwig
Kinnunen
Sjalin
Benning
Etc.
Nause in the Q still
TheImpatientPanther
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Carlsson needs a look next year or he's gone when his deal is up.
I have decent hope for Ludvig (defensive toolbox), Benning (offensive skill) and one of Kinnunen or even Alscher/Nause in a few years.
We haven't drafted a 1st round defenseman since Ekblad no? Pretty crazy to think about.
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