Finland
May 2023 – Matinpalo signed with Ottawa on a two-way contract for the 2023-2024 season. The 24-year-old played with Assat in the Liiga last season and in 41 games had seven goals and nine assists. He was invited to play for Finland at the 2023 World Championships and in seven games had a goal, two [...]
Boom or bust type offensive defenseman with high upside.
Offensive right-handed shot defenseman with top-four upside. Very good skater with excellent compete level. Has a great shot from the blue line. Needs to work on his defensive game.
Two-way center with great size. Can also play on the wing if needed. Has some skill but doesn’t project to become more than a bottom-six forward at the NHL level.
Undersized playmaking winger with high-end vision, skating and passing skills. Needs to bulk up but has high offensive upside.
Sedoff has worked his behind off for the chance to prove himself with an NHL team, and it’s unlikely he did so in hopes of a fruitful career playing back in his native Finland. If the offense he’s shown at the tail end of his junior career sticks, it’s easy to envision Sedoff as a bottom-four powerplay specialist in the NHL.
Offensive winger with top-six upside. More of a goal-scorer but can also make plays.
Two-way, undersized forward who could easily fit into a team’s bottom six. Not known for his high-octane offense but he can kill penalties
Reliable defender who prioritizes his own zone. Can move the puck but his overall offensive upside appears to be limited.
