Finland
Juho Piiparinen
Big, physical right-shot defenseman with a big shot who can defend.
Ville Koivunen
A dual-threat winger who makes his teammates better the second he steps on the ice. He is smart and skilled, playing off his linemates' strengths and adapting his game to theirs. He may not drive a line but he will boost any line's production.
Jani Nyman
Large-bodied, goal-scoring winger who drives the net and works the boards well. Needs to work on his quickness and two-way game to cement his middle-six upside.
Kim Saarinen
A big goalie who moves well and is young for the class.
Oliver Suvanto
A big, physical centre with two-way accumen.
Samu Tuomaala
A skilled, speedy winger with legitimate offensive tools and upside.
Emil Hemming
Goal-driven right-shot power winger with a heavy one-timer and mid-range scoring touch who projects as a middle-six finisher with PP2 upside if the pace and playmaking come along.
Oscar Hemming
July 2026 - Columbus bet on the tools, not the production, taking Hemming 14th after a contract dispute in Finland wrecked the first half of his draft year. His club Kiekko-Espoo blocked a move to the OHL's Kitchener Rangers, a BCHL attempt fell through, and he finally landed at Boston College in December, where one [...]
Samu Alalauri
A well-rounded two-way defender with a good mobility and some offensive upside. Plays with a physical edge.