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Leppänen shines as Oilers top prospects push for roster spots

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The Oilers big free agent signing from Finland has been turning heads, along with other top prospects

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Among the many narratives unfolding at Oilers camp, the most inspiring belongs to Finnish defenceman Atro Leppänen. The 26-year-old blueliner has quickly turned heads with his play in camp, showing poise and offensive instincts that have earned him time on the power play while veterans rest in preseason.

From Mantta to the NHL dream

Leppänen’s rise is anything but ordinary.