Juho Piiparinen
Big, physical right-shot defenseman with a big shot who can defend.
Big, physical right-shot defenseman with a big shot who can defend.
A big goalie who moves well and is young for the class.
A big, physical centre with two-way accumen.
Work-first, physical center who lives net front and on the penalty kill. Most likely outcome is a bottom-six player who helps more in hits and faceoffs than in pure scoring.
June 2026 - Smits was selected fifth overall by the Rangers. He is arguably the most NHL ready prospect in this draft, but may not have the highest fantasy ceiling. Pat Quinn April 2026 – Smits has continued to build momentum as one of the more intriguing fantasy names in this draft class, combining size, skill, [...]
Highly mobile defender with brilliant skating, but whose game needs a lot of refinement.
Sturdy, intense center who already holds his own in Finland's top league at 17, winning physical battles and agitating with a heavy, after-the-whistle edge. The skating and modest offense cap him as a gritty depth center, so the fantasy value is peripheral more than points.
A late bloomer who dominated the Finnish pro league, now heading to North America.
Productive top-six winger, with an elite shot along with fabulous hits and shots peripherals.
Complementary two-way winger with middle-six upside.