F Niko Huuhtanen - Jukurit, Liiga (2021, 224th, TBL)

[Killerjas]

A very interesting forward prospect from Finland. So far this season he has scored 60 points (23 goals and 37 assists) in just 22 U16 league (C-juniors) games for the Blues U16 team. He has also played for the U18 2nd team, playing 9 games and gaining 3 points.

As a 14 year old, he already is 177 cm / 5'10". Could be a very interesting prospect to follow the couple years.

Niko Huuhtanen

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[MasterMatt25]

What position does he play?

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Huuh’s that?

 

[Killerjas]

Will be playing for the Blues U16 and U18, depending how he develops this season he could get a lot of minutes for the U18 team.

 

[Eyelanders]

I've seen Huuhtanen play several times during the last two seasons. He's a pretty good player with some good attributes, including good hands and a hard shot, plus he plays physically. On the other hand, I don't think he's even the top 2003 born Blues prospect, as currently I prefer center Verner Miettinen and winger Ville Niemi over him.

 

[Erikfromfin]

Finally got invitation to Finland U16 national team. I thought he was right up there in Tuomaala&Salminen category when last saw him at Pohjola Leiri year ago

 

[Killerjas]

34 points in 48 games in the U20's. Has grown 9 cms to 186cm/6'1.

This kid looks good and needs more hype

 

[wings5]

Tied for top scorer with Samu Salminen in Finland's u18 camp recently and so far has 20g 12a 32 pts in 36 gp in u20 SM-sarja for Tappara. Not much talk on him but could end up a great value pick if he slips past the 2nd round.

 

[ijuka]

Tied for top scorer with Samu Salminen in Finland's u18 camp recently and so far has 20g 12a 32 pts in 36 gp in u20 SM-sarja for Tappara. Not much talk on him but could end up a great value pick if he slips past the 2nd round.

I don't think there's any chance he gets drafted in 1st or 2nd. Probably more a late round pick, like 5-7.

A boom/bust who doesn't really offer much outside of goal-scoring ability.

 

[wings5]

I don't think there's any chance he gets drafted in 1st or 2nd. Probably more a late round pick, like 5-7.

A boom/bust who doesn't really offer much outside of goal-scoring ability.

Well goal scoring is pretty important I'd say . Also plays the game with an edge which is good to see

 

[Killerjas]

I don't think there's any chance he gets drafted in 1st or 2nd. Probably more a late round pick, like 5-7.

A boom/bust who doesn't really offer much outside of goal-scoring ability.

So like a weaker Simontaival?

 

[ijuka]

So like a weaker Simontaival?

I wouldn't say Simontaival only offers goals. And I guess Huuhtanen is more physical, somewhat differing play styles.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Time to change thread title.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Tampa

 

[Realgud]

Nice last pick imo

 

[JJTT]

Nice, if they can teach him to skate, there is some potential.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Super weird that he got left out of the WJC.

10 goals, 18 points in 23 games, +9, 33 penalty minutes, 71 sog
this season in the WHL for Silvertips.

 

[UED]

Super weird that he got left out of the WJC.

10 goals, 18 points in 23 games, +9, 33 penalty minutes, 71 sog
this season in the WHL for Silvertips.

Very bad stats, but he was a 7th rounder, is a rookie and I assume is playing 3rd line so he's probably a little better than that. Not sure why team Finland would want a WHL 3rd liner on their team and if he's on the top 6 then those stats are really, really bad.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Very bad stats, but he was a 7th rounder, is a rookie and I assume is playing 3rd line so he's probably a little better than that. Not sure why team Finland would want a WHL 3rd liner on their team and if he's on the top 6 then those stats are really, really bad.

????

 

[UED]

????

Sub PPG is not good for CHL forwards, he's 7th on his own team in forward scoring. It's not a pro league

 

[BusQuets]

????

WHL is bsically Finnish Junior league with more teams. Need to score way above ppg if you want to make the Finnish wjc team.

 

[FinPanda]

Yea thats not good enough to make it.

 

[wings5]

4 assists last night continuing his strong play this month with 17pts in 11gp for December after a slower start to his season.

 

[Bubbles]

Another 4 PT night. The Bolts look like they have a steal.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

First 15 games : 5 points, -2, 26 shots on goal,
Last 15 games : 26 points, +15, 60 shots on goal

Man, should have sent at least 1 scout to the CHL....
- would have been nice to have him vs Germany....

in his last 4 games, 12 points (4 goals)