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European Prospect Report: The Eagle of Pori is taking off

It was a big week for the “Eagle from Pori” as he revved up his game and really took charge of the second-line duties for Ässät. He started off with his first two goals of the season in Wednesday’s game against Jesse Ylönen’s Pelicans. They were two outstanding goals, on which he showcased something that he hasn’t really been able to use in Montreal: his shot.

His position on the power play, along the half-wall, benefits him a lot. He has the vision to open up passes from a stationary point. He can move in to create movement in the defensive box and pass to his player within that box, or he can take the shot himself.