Jani Nyman’s game, like most Finnish players, was shaped in a unique way. For most players, they seemingly just appear, their performance and consistency driving more and more people to…
The Edmonton Oilers are hunting for wing help, and one of the first signals came from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Bakersfield Condors. Roby Järventie opened the schedule with…
Joakim Kemell did two things every coach notices during the preseason. In overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, he finished a clean, heavy hit on Andrei Svechnikov, drew the…
Overagers are the draft market’s leftovers, but Finland keeps turning those leftovers into useful pros. Many North American overagers squeeze one more year out of junior. Finnish late bloomers often…
New Jersey Devils prospect Lenni Hämeenaho turned heads at the Prospects Challenge and early camp. Here’s what actually translates to NHL minutes, what still needs proof, and a fan guide…
The Dallas Stars have not spent many first-round picks in recent years. When they used pick No. 29 in 2024 on a right-shot Finn, Emil Hemming, they invested in a…
When I sat down to do an early check on Finland’s 2026 draft class, I started with the Oscar Hemming buzz. His move to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) means…
When I sat down to do an early check on Finland’s 2026 draft class, I started with the Oscar Hemming buzz. His move to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) means…
Los Angeles used a sixth-round pick on 19-year-old Ján Chovan, a 6-foot-2 left shot who split last season with Tappara U20 and Slovakia’s national teams. With a move to the…
The Los Angeles Kings used a fifth-round pick on 19-year-old Petteri Rimpinen, a Finnish goaltender whose game leans on poise, efficient routes, and “quiet” saves in the Liiga. For Kings…