Patrik Puistola – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Patrik Puistola

2018-19 Team: Tappara U20
Date of Birth: January 11, 2001
Place of Birth: Tampere, Finland
Ht: 6-foot Wt: 175 pounds
Shoots: Left
Position: LW
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible

Rankings

• NHL Central Scouting: 28th (among EU skaters)
• Future Considerations: 31st
• DobberProspects: 42nd
• The Hockey Writers: 36th
• TSN Craig’s List: 88th

If there’s one prospect who’s not getting enough attention ahead of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, it’s Patrik Puistola. The left winger has made himself known internationally and in Finnish leagues with his goal-scoring abilities. He has the potential to go late in the first round at the draft but is more likely to go in the second.

Risk – 3/5, Reward – 4/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offence – 8.5/10, Defence – 6/10

Awards/Achievements

Puistola has been a regular on Team Finland for years now, with no medals to date. He was a member of the World U17 Hockey Challenge roster in 2017-18 and in 2018-19 he played in the Hlinka Gretzky Memorial Cup and the U18 World Hockey Championships.

Interview/Profile Links

• SBNation
• Last Word on Hockey

Videos