Kasper Pikkarainen – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Kasper Pikkarainen

2023-24 Team: TPS (Liiga)
Date of Birth: Aug. 7, 2006
Place of Birth: Helsinki, FIN
Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 195 pounds
Shoots: R
Position: Right Wing
NHL Draft Eligibility: First-year eligible

Rankings

• NHL Central Scouting: 24th (European Skaters)
• TSN/Button: 56th
• TSN/McKenzie: 62nd
• Recruit Scouting: 81st

It is sometimes an overused word, but the term “sleeper” applies here to Kasper Pikkarainen. Overall, scouts love the playmaking ability he brings along with his size. Unfortunately, that did not translate into a lot of production for Pikkarainen over the past year. However, that may have more to do with bouncing between Liiga, the top Finnish circuit, and its U20 league, which may factored into some of his inconsistencies.

What every scout likes about him is that he is a true playmaker. He knows how to make quick plays to his teammates and has the eye to see passing lanes nobody else sees. If he cannot find any place he wants to pass, he may also move the puck into the empty space where a teammate is heading. He will find passing lanes others regularly miss.

Risk- 2/5, Reward 3/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense- 5/10

Defense 5/10

Awards/Achievements

2023 – EYOF Bronze Medal
2023 – U17 WHC Bronze Medal
2023 – U20 SM-sarja Bronze Medal
2024 – U20 SM-sarja Silver Medal

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