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Luoto stands out amongst Finnish skaters

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Winnipeg Jets' Joona Luoto has demonstrated a gritty, hard-charging performance over four days on the ice.

The likelihood of a Finnish player turning heads at Winnipeg Jets development camp was high with five solid young prospects — including 2019 draft picks Ville Heinola and Henri Nikkanen — on the ice.

However, Joona Luoto likely wasn't the first name that came to mind when the week began.

The 21-year-old undrafted forward, generously listed at 6-3, 190 pounds, was signed by the Jets to a three-year, two-way contract two weeks ago.