Rasmus Kumpulainen Scouting Report

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.