Has anyone posted this yet? Possibly the most thorough pre-draft profile on him.
https://canucksarmy.com/2017/06/10/n...uuso-valimaki/
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Adding qualitative scouting to the quantitative, Valimaki offers a lot of intrigue. He carries an outstanding set of tools, with above average size, mobility, acceleration, and IQ and solid puck handling skills. He distributes well and can man the power play. He is one of the best zonal transition draft eligible defenders in major junior. These things have combined together garnering him elite-level production.
Valimaki is not all offence either. While not overly aggressive (which can be a pro or con depending on who you talk to), he defends well enough. He has a lot of strength for an 18-year-old and plays well enough along the boards and in front of the net. His best defensive asset comes from his gap control, combining his thinking and speed. He won’t destroy players with a bone-shaking checks left, right, and centre, but he can be physical when needed.
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