Team: Halifax Mooseheads
League: QMJHL
Position: C
Born: 12th January 1998
Height: 6.1
Weight: 181
Draft eligible for NHL Draft 2016
Draft eligible for NHL Draft 2016
| Size/Strength | Average |
Skating
|
Good
|
Shot/Scoring
|
Good
|
Puckhandling
|
Good
|
Physical Play
|
Good
|
Offensive Play
|
Good
|
| Defensive Play | Average |
Hockey Sense
|
Good
|
Competitiveness
|
Good
|
Strengths
1. Puckhandling
2. Puck Protection
3. Doesn't panic
Area’s For Improvement
1. Risky 1vs1
2. Could fire the puck more often
3. Defensive Responsibility
Scouting Report:
Somppi is a forward with silk smooth hands and outstanding puckmoving abilities. Uses his smooth skating to enter the zone and set up plays. He plays a very calm game and never panics, is also very effective in tight space. Possesses good top speed and is very hard to knock off the puck even if he isn't overly big in size. Likes to use his full reach to keep the puck away from forecheckers when gliding through the neutral zone. He is excellent in doing so and protects the puck really well. Too often he goes into one-against-one situations and loses the puck, this is something he has to get rid of. However, Somppi is a highly skilled forward who likes to do something with the puck even if it sometimes ends in a give away. He also tries to get involved physically and finishes his checks.
NHL Potential: Playmaker, who possesses smooth hands.
Style compares to: Derek Roy
