One-third of the World Junior Champion Finnish teams top line. Already playing in the Finnish Elite League, he is a huge skilled wing whose on-ice instincts make him dangerous offensively. Combine his giant frame with a hungry compete level, solid hockey instincts, a long reach and his accurate and quick release and you see what scouts are excited about. He still needs to improve his boots, but the talent is there. He is an excellent puck possession player who can control the pace. At his 6' 4" size comes with terrific use of his reach and body to involve himself in the attack. Big guys with puck possession skills are difficult to find. He has a good head for reading the offensive zone attack, and has shown high level scoring touch that might lead to and even stronger upside down the road as he grows into his frame.
--Bill Placzek--
