SCOUTING REPORT

– RYAN KENNEDY

THERE’S A CHANCE YOUR team will beat Finland at the WJC, but it will never be easy. A hardworking team as always, the Finns have some big boys to get through, not to mention high-end skill led by Nashville Predators 2022 first-rounder Joakim Kemell, who is now in his first full season with AHL Milwaukee. But it all starts in net for Finland. Seattle Kraken pick Niklas Kokko is the obvious starting candidate after watching as the third-stringer last year. Kokko has NHL size at 6-foot-3 and has been fantastic in Finland’s Liiga this season for Karpat. If he needs a respite, fellow Seattle pick Visa Vedenpaa is an option. The defense corps promises to bring size as well, with Kasper Kulonummi (NSH) and Emil Pieniniemi (PIT) two players to watch. Unfortunately,…

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The Hockey News (Digital) - 1 Issue, World Juniors Special 2024

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