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This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
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Events
Birthday: Aug. 8, 2005
Height: 6' 2 | 188 cm
Weight: 192 lbs | 87 kg
Drafted: 53 overall, 2023 round 2 (
MIN)
Reports
Mar. 22, 2024 (Updated Mar. 23, 2024)
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 18
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Prospect
Kumpulainen earned his entry-level contract with Minnesota by improving his game in several categories as his year progressed in 23/24.
Big body. Long. Rangy. Used in all situations at the junior level in Oshawa.
Equal parts goal scorer / distributor. Extends plays along the wall with his stature.
Skating has improved. His stride is fine but there is still room for another level of explosiveness and separation.
Represented Finland at the World Juniors and scored 2 goals in 7GP.
Drafted in the 2nd round (53rd) in 2023.
Needs more time ... but tracking in a positive direction.
Has the brain to be used in a variety of roles if required.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2023-24 | Finland U20 (all) | International-Jr | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | - | 4 |
2023-24 | Finland U20 | WJC-20 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
2023-24 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 58 | 28 | 28 | 56 | 14 | 48 |
2022-23 | Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 41 | 11 | 23 | 34 | -9 | 26 |
2022-23 | Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
2022-23 | Finland U18 | 5-Ntn Zuchwil | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
2022-23 | Finland U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 0 |
2022-23 | Peliitat | Mestis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 |
2022-23 | Pelicans U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 |
2022-23 | Finland U18 (all) | International-Jr | 21 | 8 | 9 | 17 | - | 4 |
2021-22 | Pelicans U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 9 | 8 | 13 | 21 | - | 2 |
2021-22 | Finland U17 (all) | International-Jr | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 2 |
2021-22 | Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 43 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
- Compete/Consistency: 84
- Defensive Zone Starts: 80
- Hockey IQ: 82
- Offensive Zone Starts: 80
- Penalty Kill: 75
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 59
- Puck Moving/Passing: 78
- Shot: 82
- Skating: 74
Apr. 30, 2023
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 17
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Prospect
Good size prospect who was part of the leadership group for Team Finland at the U18 Worlds. Not overly physical - Skating has room for improvement. More quickness to small area battles required. Once up to speed he has the ability to create off the rush.
Good stick in tight quarters around the net. Appears comfortable distributing and going to the net (tips and rebounds) on the PP. Doesn't have a singular elite element at this stage of his development but has the hockey IQ - and enough overall game - to project as a player who can be used up and down the lineup if he maximizes his development.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2022-23 | Pelicans U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 |
2022-23 | Finland U18 (all) | International-Jr | 21 | 8 | 9 | 17 | - | 4 |
2022-23 | Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
2022-23 | Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 41 | 11 | 23 | 34 | -9 | 26 |
2022-23 | Finland U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 0 |
2022-23 | Finland U18 | 5-Ntn Zuchwil | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
2022-23 | Peliitat | Mestis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 |
2021-22 | Pelicans U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 9 | 8 | 13 | 21 | - | 2 |
2021-22 | Finland U17 (all) | International-Jr | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 2 |
2021-22 | Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 43 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
2020-21 | Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 |
2020-21 | Pelicans U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 27 | 6 | 14 | 20 | - | 0 |
- Compete/Consistency: 60
- Defensive Zone Starts: 75
- Hockey IQ: 70
- Offensive Zone Starts: 75
- Penalty Kill: 75
- Power Play: 73
- Physicality: 53
- Puck Moving/Passing: 76
- Shot: 69
- Skating: 63
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality