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Vilho Vanhatalo

RWShoots LAge 18FinnishTappara Jr.U20 SM-Liiga

CS Rank

#32
Intl. Skaters:#16

Current Season Stats

38
GP
10
G
9
A
19
PTS
43
PIM

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Vanhatalo racked up 19 points in 38 games in Finland's U20 SM-Liiga — one of the toughest developmental leagues in the world — doing his damage as a right wing with a sharp shot and the hockey sense to find ice before defenders can close it down. His ability to produce at a consistent clip against older, more physical Finnish competition suggests he projects as a reliable middle-six winger at the NHL level, the kind of two-way contributor who wins puck battles, drives possession, and doesn't disappear when the game gets hard.

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Scouting Breakdown

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Strengths

  • ✓His 43 PIM across 38 games demonstrates a genuine physical and combative presence that translates to meaningful roster value beyond just offense.
  • ✓A 10-goal season in U20 SM-Liiga shows he can convert at a respectable rate for a player whose game is built around physicality and hard work.

Concerns

  • ✗A 19-point total in 38 U20 SM-Liiga games is modest production even by power-forward standards, suggesting his offensive ceiling may be limited at higher levels.
  • ✗His assist total of just 9 raises concerns about his ability to create or facilitate plays, making him heavily reliant on finishing rather than playmaking.
  • ✗At #32 on NHL Central Scouting, he carries the pressure of a mid-range ranking without the offensive upside typically expected at that tier.

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