Kim Saarinen

Febuary 2025 – Saarinen currently sits in the top ten in goals against average, and leads the Liiga in save percentage with a .917 mark, despite only posting an 8-6-4 record. He is only 18, and is likely a long way out from seeing NHL starts, but he is beginning his pro career on a strong note. Alex Wyatt

September 2024- Saarinen had himself a fabulous 2023-2024 season, sporting a 0.77 GAA and .952 save percentage in the WJC, a sparkling 1.67 and .945 in the U18 Finnish league (only nine games played), and sitting tenth in the U20 Finnish league with a 2.41 GAA and second with a .917 SV%. Saarinen will likely see a split between the Liiga and U20 league, and his progression will be worth watching as there is plenty of opportunity for Seattle’s mostly Finnish goalie prospect pipeline to show separation from the pack. Alex Wyatt

July 2024 – Saarinen was selected 88th overall by the Seattle Kraken. Mark Henry

June 2024 — Saarinen fits the bill for the typical early-mid round goalie bet. 6-4, technically sound, and moderately athletic are all characteristics that are coveted in goaltending prospects. With his frame, control of his edges, and patience, Saarinen can be difficult to beat on high-danger chances in close to the net. He can, however, suffer from occasional poor tracking and form breakdown with post-integration. (Final Rankings: 109) Colin Hunter