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Prospect Info: Lenni Hämeenaho (#58 Pick - 2nd Round - 2023 Draft)

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Macklin Celebrini, C, Canada (2024 NHL Draft)​

Dec. 31 vs. Germany

Key metrics:
  • 2 goals
  • 6 scoring chances
  • 2 scoring chance assists
  • 9 controlled entries
  • 3 retrievals
  • 2.91 game score

Frank Nazar III, C, Team USA (Chicago Blackhawks)​

Dec. 28 vs. Switzerland​


Key metrics:
  • 5 scoring chance assists
  • 3 scoring chances
  • 7 controlled entries
  • 12 advantages created
  • 3.26 game score

Jonathan Lekkerimäki, RW, Sweden (Vancouver Canucks)​

Dec. 28 vs. Germany

Key metrics:
  • 5 scoring chance assists (0.68 xA1)
  • 8 shot assists
  • 3 pucks inside in the offensive zone
  • 6 controlled entries
  • 2.46 game score

Ryan Leonard, RW, Team USA (Washington Capitals)​

Dec. 26 vs. Norway

Key metrics:
  • 8 scoring chances (1.37 xG)
  • 2 chance assists
  • 3 pucks inside in the offensive zone
  • 3 pucks inside in transition
  • 10 advantages created
  • 2.72 game score

Jani Nyman, RW, Finland (Seattle Kraken)​

Dec. 29 vs. Latvia

Key metrics:
  • 9 scoring chances (0.71 xG)
  • 5 pucks inside in the offensive zone
  • 0.58 xA1
  • 2.42 game score

Rutger McGroarty, W, Team USA (Winnipeg Jets)​

Dec. 31 vs. Slovakia

Key metrics:
  • 3 goals
  • 7 scoring chances (1.45 xG)
  • 9 shots
  • 5 slot passes
  • 3 retrievals
  • 2.96 game score


Lenni Hämeenaho, RW, Finland (New Jersey Devils)​

Dec. 29 vs. Latvia

Key metrics:
  • 2 scoring chances (0.52 xG)
  • 4 scoring chance assists (0.64 xA1)
  • 13 shot contributions
  • 2.69 game score


    Lenni Hämeenaho's tournament resembles that of Nyman's in many ways. They have both been at the top of the charts in scoring chance generation among all skaters, yet weren't rewarded for their efforts before the final group stage game against Sweden.

    Hämeenaho was cooking against Latvia. In typical fashion, he was always one or two steps ahead of the opposition with his positioning in the offensive end, consistently finding himself open in dangerous spots and looking to connect with his linemates for give-and-goes. Mostly known for his finishing talents, he also showed plenty of touch as a passer, including a beautiful cross-ice feed off the rush that netted him a primary helper. Even the lack of footspeed didn't prevent Hämeenaho from splitting the defence off the rush once in a while.

    After the group stage, Hämeenaho ranks fourth among all skaters in expected primary points. As Finland lines up against Slovakia and Adam Gajan, arguably the hottest goalie in the tournament, the Finns will be looking heavily in Hämeenaho's direction in trying to solve him.
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Rodwin Dionicio, D, Switzerland (Anaheim Ducks)​

Dec. 30 vs. Norway

Key metrics:
  • 3 scoring chances (0.53 xG)
  • 6 controlled exits
  • 7 controlled entries
  • 5 cross-lane transition plays
  • 3 defensive zone breakups
  • 2.07 game score

Konsta Helenius, C, Finland (2024 NHL Draft)​

Dec. 31 vs. Sweden

Key metrics:
  • 2 scoring chances
  • 5 scoring chance assists
  • 8 slot passes
  • 4 controlled entries
  • 10 advantages created
  • 2.5 game score

Stian Solberg, D, Norway (2024 NHL Draft)​

Dec 29 vs. Slovakia

Key metrics:
  • 7 shots (0.7 xG)
  • 3 controlled exits
  • 4 controlled exits
  • 4 cross-lane transition passes
  • 6 defensive zone breakups
  • 2.15 game score
 
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I've learned to tamper expectations with prospects a bit over the years. I'd say many though his upside was a 3rd line player but with the way he has been playing I don't think it's out of the question he can be a 2nd line player in his prime. His skating still needs to improve but in the offensive zone he looks great. The types of goals he scores are what work at every level of hockey.
 
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PizzaAndPucks said:
I've learned to tamper expectations with prospects a bit over the years. I'd say many though his upside was a 3rd line player but with the way he has been playing I don't think it's out of the question he can be a 2nd line player in his prime. His skating still needs to improve but in the offensive zone he looks great. The types of goals he scores are what work at every level of hockey.
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Solid middle 6 player is a reasonable expectation.
 
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PizzaAndPucks said:
I've learned to tamper expectations with prospects a bit over the years. I'd say many though his upside was a 3rd line player but with the way he has been playing I don't think it's out of the question he can be a 2nd line player in his prime. His skating still needs to improve but in the offensive zone he looks great. The types of goals he scores are what work at every level of hockey.
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He just looked fairly smooth and mobile as he joined a rush on offense but the lead pass missed him.
 
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