Patrik Laine

Team: LeKi

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League: Mestis

Position: RW

Born: 19th April 1998

Height: 6.4       

Weight: 209
Draft eligible for NHL Draft 2016

Size/Strength	Excellent
Skating	Average
Shot/Scoring	Good
Puckhandling	Good
Physical Play	Good
Offensive Play	Good
Defensive Play	Good
Hockey Sense	Good
Competitiveness	Good

 Report Card – Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average, Poor

Strengths

1. Puckhandling

2. Size/Strength

3. Good Defensive Mind

Area’s For Improvement

1. Skating Agility

2. First Steps

3. Explosiveness

Scouting Report:

A towering power forward who uses his size to protect the puck and winning corner battles. Has good vision and an accurate shot. Is a very good puckhandler and very calm while carrying the puck, never panicks. Doesn't need a lot of space and keeps calm also with defenders pressuring him. A good pass receiver, able to handle inaccurate passes and bouncing pucks. Plays a responsible role in his own zone. Needs to work on his skating agility and is not an explosive skater. Possesses a good hand-eye coordination. Laine will be eligible for the 2016 draft, where he should be considered a top prospect. Plays good in all three zones and understand the game very well.             

NHL Potential: Power Forward, who has a great size and is good in both zones.  

Style compares to: Jakub Voracek