Finnish two-way defender with excellent size and strong point shot. had trouble in his transition to the smaller North American rinks and the speed that the defenseman in the OHL must play. Long term prospect who may need a bit more time to improve his all around speed and decision making, he nonetheless is an intriguing prospect if he worst out his boots and adjusts. He was selected to the roster for the World Junior and played in the Under-18 Tournament in April.
--Bill Placzek--