With everyone’s attention on Kaapo Kakko it seems the other top Finnish prospects are something of an afterthought. Ville Heinola has had a solid season. He won gold with Finland at the 2019 World Juniors and has two goals and ten assists with his team in Finland’s top men’s league.
The Colorado Avalanche have two first round picks in this years draft:
#4 (from Ottawa)
#16
#47
#63 (also from Ottawa)
#78
#140
#171
#202
Ville Heinola could be under consideration for the 16th pick.
Ville Heinola
2018-19 Team: Lukko (Finnish Hockey League)
Date of Birth: Mar 2, 2001 (18 years old)
Height: 5’11″
Weight: 181 lbs.