Urho Vaakanainen

Height / Weight
6' 2" / 190 lbs
Born
January 1st 1999 (25)
Position
Defense
Country
Finland
NHL 2017 mock draft
Draft Type Round Pick Team
Projection 1 18
SCOUTING REPORT
A year or so back, he was considered one of the Finnish jewels of this class, but there is some doubt as to whether he truly projects as a top four NHL player: he is of only average size, has little ruggedness, or few abilities that project him as a stay at home defender. He skates well and has some up-ice skill, but hasn’t grown into a top offensive defenseman at this juncture.

—Bill Placzek—
Player ranking
Year Rank
2017 36
Floating offer