Posts About "Kasper Simontaival"

5 Maple Leafs Second Round Draft Targets

June 5th, 2020 For the second straight year, the Toronto Maple Leafs are without a first-round pick in the NHL Draft. While that pick would’ve been beneficial, the list of high-end talent extends into the second round. With the 50th pick at the moment, they have the opportunity to draft an impact player, or even find another Nick Robertson who...

Kasper Simontaival – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

April 20th, 2020 Kasper Simontaival 2019-20 Team: Tappara U20Date of Birth: Jan. 11, 2002Place of Birth: Tampere, FinlandHt: 5-foot-9 Wt: 172 poundsShoots: RightPosition: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 21st (Among EU skaters)Future Considerations: 40thEliteProspects: 42ndThe Hockey Writers...

2020 NHL Draft: 10 Fallers from Fisher’s Top 217 for February

February 3rd, 2020 Fisher’s Top 217 for FebruaryFisher’s Top 217 for JanuaryFisher’s Top 186 for DecemberFisher’s Top 186 for NovemberFisher’s Top 124 for OctoberFisher’s Top 124 Preseason Rankings This month’s fallers include a few familiar names and a few power-forward types, plus a couple right-handed defencemen who might not...

Weekly Prospect Report: Caufield, Boldy, Raymond, Simontaival & More

January 27th, 2020 Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Bokk, Rafferty, Quinn &...

2020 NHL Draft: 10 Fallers from Fisher’s Top 217 for January

January 11th, 2020 Fisher’s Top 217 for JanuaryFisher’s Top 186 for DecemberFisher’s Top 186 for NovemberFisher’s Top 124 for OctoberFisher’s Top 124 Preseason Rankings This month’s fallers include a Russian goaltender, several European forwards, a couple Nordic defencemen, and an enigmatic American. As per usual, I remain relatively...

5 Underrated Players from NHL Central Scouting

October 18th, 2019 Every year, when the NHL Central Scouting releases its Players to Watch List, there are a few surprises. Prospects are ranked in three categories: 'A' is for potential first round candidates, 'B' for potential second or third round prospects, and a 'C' has the potential to be picked in later rounds. With this type of categorization,...