https://www.nhl.com/flyers/player/samu-tuomaala-8482727

Fantasy Summary

A two-way scoring winger who loves to shoot. Tuomaala possesses the skill and puck handling ability to be a valuable transition player with the ability to distribute the puck when he wants to. He will need to diversity his attack a bit to reach his full potential but he has all of the tools to do it.


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June 2025 – Samu Tuomaala tallied 32 points (11 goals, 21 assists) across 46 games during the 2024-25 season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL. Tuomaala scored multiple overtime winners, including twice in back-to-back games, showcasing his skill and calmness under pressure. Despite being a team-worst -19, he remained a creative spark for the team, generating scoring chances and flashing his high-end shot. His consistent offensive presence and late-season production could keep him in the discussion for a potential NHL recall next season. James Iacovone

October 2024 – Tuomaala dealt with an injury during Flyers training camp but has since joined the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, where he’s expected to be a key contributor among their top-six forwards. While he’s a skilled offensive player, his path to an NHL role with the Flyers remains uncertain. James Iacovone

May 2022 – It was an underwhelming and confusing first season for Tuomaala as a member of the Flyers’ prospect pool. Starting the year in the AHL, it did not take long for Philadelphia to loan him back to the Finnish Liiga. Unfortunately, he failed to produce much offensively, deflating the tires of those who felt the Flyers obtained a first-round caliber talent in round two of the 2021 draft. Now it is back to the drawing board for Tuomaala as he hopes to experience a reset next season. He is already putting in time with a newly hired member of Philadelphia’s European development team: Sami Kapanen. Tuomaala certainly possesses the qualities of a successful NHL scorer. For now, everyone must remain patient and hope he can eventually put it all together. John Gove

July 2021 – Tuomaala was selected in the second round, 46th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2021 NHL Draft. Nick Richard

February 2021 – One of the top Finnish players in the draft, Tuomaala is a player who has a shooter’s mentality and he isn’t afraid to show it. He thrives on shot generation and forcing the goaltender to make saves all over the ice. He has a good snap shot that can score from anywhere at the junior level. He can beat goalies with pinpoint accuracy or his quick release. Tuomaala does an excellent job of getting himself into space and setting up for a pass. The are times where selfishness with the puck can creep into his play but his shot is often good enough that you don’t hate it. He has begun to use his teammates a bit more since the New Year but he will need to continue to make progress in that area of the game if he wants to ensure that he is a first-round prospect. Tuomaala is fleet of foot, able to quickly move the puck up ice and evade a back check. He is solid in transition, providing an outlet for defenders and using his feet to get open push the play in the right direction. He plays with pace and his quickness is an asset in all three zones and his effort is generally quite good.

The young Finn does a good job of playing smart defensively and pressuring puck carriers. He gets below the dots in his own zone, supporting the battles in the corners and engaging when needed. He does a very good job of using his stick to knock pucks loose and corral them into his own control. He may not be a star at either end of the ice but his two-way ability is solid and his offensive game thrives on his shooting ability. He could be an interesting complementary piece who could shine with a good playmaker. There is no reason to believe that Tuomaala won’t be a solid NHL player at some point, it’s just going to depend on whether his offensive game can develop into a bit more of a diverse threat to ensure that he becomes a valuable top-six player. Tony Ferrari 

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 6.5
NHL Certainty 8.0
Country FIN
Position RW
Roster Type Minors
Shoot/Glove Right
Date of Birth January 8, 2003
Height 5‘11”
Weight 190 lbs
Drafted 2021 Round 2; Overall: 46
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Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT

SeasonLeagueTeamGPGAPTSPIM+/-
2024-2025AHLLehigh Valley Phantoms4611213230-19
2023-2024AHLLehigh Valley Phantoms6915284312-1
2022-2023U20 SM-sarjaJukurit U20102350-1
2022-2023MestisKettera292620461027
2022-2023MestisPeliitat211222
2022-2023LiigaJukurit140004-1
2022-2023Champions HLJukurit301102
2021-2022LiigaJukurit801160
2021-2022LiigaSport1311220
2021-2022AHLLehigh Valley Phantoms200000
2020-2021WJC-18Finland U187561100
2020-2021U20 SM-sarjaKarpat U20301516312819
2020-2021LiigaKarpat500001
2019-2020WHC-17Finland U17532500
2019-2020U20 SM-liigaKarpat U204015823121
2018-2019U18 SM-sarjaKarpat U184124325680
2018-2019U16 SM-sarjaKarpat U16110100
2017-2018U18 SM-sarjaKarpat U18200000
2017-2018U16 SM-sarjaKarpat U1618131124180
2016-2017WSI U14Finland Selects U14740400
2016-2017U17 SM-sarjaKKP U17200000
2015-2016WSI U13Pro Hockey Selects U13800000
2014-2015WSI U12Finland Selects U12742660

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