Kasper Pikkarainen

Blooming power forward with great tools and great size and bloodlines, as his father, Ilkka, was an aggressive annoying power winger who played 31 games for the Devils. He didn't fall too far from the tree, but also has big wheels, a filled toolbox and a an energetic game. He had a slow start but started lighting the lamp with TPS U20 late November and December. The spring before he had a strong World Junior Under-18. There might be a little concern of his hockey sense in some situations but that's why guys like this still can add to their size and skills and whole game. The physicality and aggression already seem in place, along with good feet and an improving shot.

                                                                                      --Bill Placzek--