Joni Jurmo Scouting Report

Jurmo was originally selected in the 3rd round (82nd) by Vancouver in 2020
At the end of the 22/23 season he appeared to be improving in several categories - including execution with the puck, skating on straight lines, and generally making more plays / launching the attack via outlets
His 23/24 season hasn't gone as well.
Jurmo is a big body who, in his current form, is best described as a 'Defensive D'. His approach is very simple. He uses his size, and reach, to his advantage in his zone. He's 'in the way' disrupting the flow of his opponents. His small area game has not gone to another level. There is room for significant improvement with his tight turns, continuation pace when pivoting, and jump to the wall / back to his crease.
At this stage Jurmo adds organizational depth and could become a recall defenceman in time. He will never produce much offense, but he's a competes consistently and takes up space.