[Sandman]

C Sami Paivarinta,5'9"159lbs (Lukko U20): 36gp/9g/24a/33pts, and contributed 9pts in 8 playoff games. 28th in league scoring, 5th for players under 18. Also played in the U-18s, with 3pts in 7 games. Lukko's top-line C, leading the team to to a championship, deserves credit for taking a backseat in the U-18s, to play 3rd line and PK. He plays with quickness and energy, and is a selfless team player, who will take on any role he's given, and excel. High-level vision and playmaking, and a sound two-way game-he forechecks hard, supports pucks, battles along the boards, and supports his D down low. Big-time nuisance to his opponents. Plays well on both sides of special teams. Strong skater and stickhandler, he must work on his strength, and his shot. 3rd-5th round.

RHD Victor Sjoholm,5'9"172lbs (HV71,J20): 15gp/0g/5a/5pts. Also had stops in the men's leagues, the Hockeyettan (12gp/2g/3a/5pts) and the SHL (8 games, no points), and 1pt in 7 games at the U-18s in a shutdown role. Skates well, and competes hard every shift. Excellent in his own end, and thrives when facing top players of the opposing team. Quite tough, very dependable, and brings energy-he doesn't back down in physical situations. Reads the game well in all three zones. When the puck is dumped in, he's the first player there to start a fast breakout. Crisp, accurate 1st passer, but he can also carry it out, and transition himself. Gives opponents little time to be creative. Sjoholm has an offensive side that doesn't match the numbers he put up this year. 3rd-5th round.

C/RW Linus Sjodin, 6'0"168lbs (Rogle BK,J20): 19gp/5g/13a/18pts,37PIM, 12th for players under 19, his p/gp (0.95) is very close to Rosen (1.0). Pure playmaker with soft hands, and highly aware of his surroundings, Opens up passing lanes to secure crisp, accurate passes. Quick feet, good acceleration. Plays well in transition-gets the puck to his wingers, or is confident in carrying it out himself. Defensively, he's quite good, often the best on his team-very good positionally, and his stickwork is second to none. Sky-high defensive awareness, he covers for his D when they make a move forward, Battles along the walls, and in front of the net, and has great puckhandling and control. Excellent on the PP, as it gives him more time and options. Needs more strength to win battles, and a better top speed. Some of his decision-making could use a tune-up as well. 3rd-5th round.

C Jeremi Tammela,5'9"179lbs (Lukko U20): 34gp/16g/16a/32pts, and contributed 10pts in 8 playoff games. Short, but built like a tank, he won't be 18 until Sept 12th. 6th in scoring for players under 18, just behind his teammate, Paivarinta. Elite play-driver, his CF% of 59% was 4% above his team. Speedy and agile sniper with pinpoint accuracy. Plays with bite, and will go to battle anywhere on the ice, and can outmuscle larger opponents. He has a physical side, and will dish out hits. Looks for open space to receive passes in high-danger, and is a threat from the half-wall on the PP. Shows game-breaking ability, and to do it in the playoffs against a stingy Karpat team makes his accomplishments even more impressive. Tammela has some issues finding teammates for passes when under pressure, and he needs to learn how to better utilize them. Look for him in the late rounds.