VILLE KOIVUNEN

2025-05-07

Scout: James Iacovone

Skating:

Smooth skater. Good on his edges. Not exactly fast but can navigate tight spaces.

Passing/Handling:

Highly skilled with the puck. Create scoring opportunities with accurate passing and puck handling.

Shooting:

Decent shot and can score when given space.

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

High IQ player. Reads game well and anticipates plays before the develop.

Forechecking:

Not so much a physical player but he uses his smarts to apply pressure and force turnovers.

Defense:

Needs work defensively. Will backcheck and play his position though.

Best Asset:

Definitely his playmaking and hockey IQ.

Biggest Concern:

He's not the biggest or strongest so interested to see how his game transfers to NHL.

Top Tier/Role Potential:

Tier 3

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

Could be 40+ point player in the right situation with average BASH.

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

n/a

Stylistic Comparable:

Nikolaj Ehlers