Second year eligible centre attended the Toronto Maple Leafs developmental camp as a free agent invite, but wasn’t signed and returned home to his Tappara Tampere u-20 club, and started his season at his true centre position after playing an entire year before on the wing. He ahd a terrific season in the U-20 with 26 goals and 56 points in 33 games. He’s a terrific passer who is adept at creating off the rush. He has added strength and looks like his name will be called this year.
–Bill Płaczek