Three Finnish Prospects on Different Paths | NHL News

Three Finnish prospects are carving their paths in North America’s minor leagues, each with distinct strengths and challenges. Niilopekka Muhonen, a big-skating defenseman drafted by Dallas, is heading to the AHL after helping his WHL team win a championship — his game revolves around defense and penalty killing. Jesse Kiiskinen, Detroit’s sniper acquired from Finland, dazzled at the World Juniors and is ready for full-time NHL action, relying on his lethal shot and aggressive forecheck — though his skating needs work. Luka Arkko, the youngest of the trio picked in the sixth round, is a power forward with raw talent a...