Didn't realize he was also the last pick of the draft. Maybe this is their Palat regen.Not a TB fan, but for me, that's one interesting prospect, last 2021 draft pick but developed nicely into the pros, in the Liiga at least. For some reasons, I hope he makes it.
Tampa has a really good skating coach in Barb Underhill. Point was a pretty bad skater in his draft year too, so were a lot of Tampa skaters, Barb does wonders if people are willing to learn. I have been excited about Niko for a couple seasons, so I am happy to see him sign and get a shot.Will be interesting to see if he can find a way to make it work in the NHL with his skating, It’s his main weakness, but it’s a glaring weakness. He still got time to work on it, but it needs serious work.
He really shot himself in the foot by being notoriously lazy trainer in his early years, had he worked on his skating back then he could be a blue chip prospect, he has all the other tools.
After draft he had semi-good season in WHL (65 games with 37+40=77, and 5+5 in 5 playoff games).This is the part of the season where the transactions all seem to involve guys with crazy knows. I dunno even Huu this guy is.
Rutger McGroarty for the Jets also has her as his personal coach.Tampa has a really good skating coach in Barb Underhill. Point was a pretty bad skater in his draft year too, so were a lot of Tampa skaters, Barb does wonders if people are willing to learn. I have been excited about Niko for a couple seasons, so I am happy to see him sign and get a shot.