Rapports de dépistage de Rasmus Kumpulainen

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.

Good size prospect who was part of the leadership group for Team Finland at the U18 Worlds. Not overly physical - Skating has room for improvement. More quickness to small area battles required. Once up to speed he has the ability to create off the rush.
Good stick in tight quarters around the net. Appears comfortable distributing and going to the net (tips and rebounds) on the PP. Doesn't have a singular elite element at this stage of his development but has the hockey IQ - and enough overall game - to project as a player who can be used up and down the lineup if he maximizes his development.