
Fantasy Summary
Kiviharju is an intelligent puck-moving defenseman who anticipates play ahead of professional competition on a regular basis, but still has physical habits to learn and muscle to put on before making an NHL lineup.
Observations
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November 2023 – Aron Kiviharju was one of the earliest names to pop up from this draft class, and for a good reason. He’d been playing with older age groups, producing well and showcasing some highlight-reel-worthy skill. Despite making his debut in the Liiga at just 16 years old, his development has encountered some setbacks. He’s been battling some injuries and having some difficulties in translating his offensive game to the Liiga level. It’s fair to point out that he hasn’t gotten a lot of power play deployment that could have helped him to elevate his offensive game. Despite these challenges, Kiviharju’s strengths remain evident. He thinks the game on a level only few can. He anticipates plays exceptionally well and makes smart decisions with and without the puck. He’s a great passer and has showcased strong, deceptive playmaking skills on the blueline on a junior level. His defensive game relies heavily on his stick work and the physical side of the game is something he really needs to work on. That said, it’s a rare occurrence that a defenseman can play significant Liiga minutes in his draft year so it’s safe to say the potential is imminent. Anni Karvinen (November Rankings: 13th overall)
Attributes | |
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Fantasy Upside | 8.0 |
NHL Certainty | 8.0 |
Country | FIN |
Position | D |
Roster Type | Draft Eligible |
Shoot/Glove | Left |
Date of Birth | January 25, 2006 |
Height | 5‘10” |
Weight | 165 lbs |
Drafted | No |
Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | |
2015-2016 | Finland Selects U12 | WSI U12 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | | | ||||||
2016-2017 | Finland Selects U12 | WSI U12 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 19 | | | ||||||
2017-2018 | Finland Selects U12 | WSI U12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11 | - | | | ||||||
Finland Selects U13 | WSI U13 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | - | | | |||||||
2018-2019 | TPS U16 | U16 SM-sarja | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | | | ||||||
Finland Selects U14 | WSI U14 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 21 | - | | | |||||||
2019-2020 | TPS U16 | U16 SM-sarja Q | 30 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 2 | | | ||||||
TPS U16 | U16 SM-sarja | 16 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 0 | | | |||||||
2020-2021 | TPS U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | | ||||||
2021-2022 | TPS U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | | | ||||||
TPS U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 35 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 8 | | | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
Finland U16 (all) | International-Jr | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | | | |||||||
Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | | | |||||||
Finland U18 (all) | International-Jr | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | | | |||||||
2022-2023 | TPS U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 22 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 8 | | | Playoffs | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
TPS | Champions HL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | |||||||
TPS | Liiga | 21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | | |||||||
Finland U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | | | |||||||
Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | | | |||||||
Finland U18 (all) | International-Jr | 17 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 0 | | | |||||||
Finland U20 (all) | International-Jr | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | | |||||||
2023-2024 | HIFK | Liiga | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | | | ||||||
Finland U20 (all) | International-Jr | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | |
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