Another day of LA Kings prospects playing regular-season games in their respective leagues has passed. Unlike Thursday, when the Kings had two prospects in action, five were in action throughout the day on Friday.
The Los Angeles Kings used a fifth-round pick on 19-year-old Petteri Rimpinen, a Finnish goaltender whose game leans on poise, efficient routes, and “quiet” saves in the Liiga.
Sharing a few recap thoughts from the World Juniors Summer Showcase, an event in which five LA Kings prospects participated in over the last week. Goaltender Petteri Rimpinen stole the show with Team Finland.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
With the World Juniors Selection Camp set to get underway this weekend, how about a look into one of the newest members of the organization who is set to be in attendance, representing his native Finland.