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Noel Pakarinen

LWShoots LAge 17FinnishK-Espoo Jr.U20 SM-Liiga

CS Rank

#54
Intl. Skaters:#27

Current Season Stats

31
GP
13
G
17
A
30
PTS
30
PIM

AI Scouting Report

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Pakarinen put up 30 points in 31 games for K-Espoo's U20 squad — a nearly point-per-game pace in one of the most competitive junior leagues in Europe — with his ability to read seams in the offensive zone and finish before defenders can close making him a constant threat. That hockey sense, honed in the demanding Finnish development system, projects him as a two-way winger who can contribute on both special teams units at the NHL level from day one of his professional career.

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Scouting Breakdown

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Strengths

  • ✓His 13 goals in 31 U20 SM-Liiga games demonstrate legitimate finishing ability for a power forward at that level.
  • ✓A 30-point pace paired with 30 PIM suggests he combines offensive production with the physical edge expected of his archetype.

Concerns

  • ✗His assist total of 17 is modest, raising questions about his ability to create offense for others at higher levels of play.
  • ✗A PIM count matching his point total could signal undisciplined play that may limit his effectiveness against more structured pro competition.
  • ✗Ranking 54th on NHL Central Scouting places him firmly in the middle-round conversation, where power forwards face long odds of sticking in an NHL lineup.

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