There are never enough goalies in the system and the Kings added one more in Finnish goalkeeper Juho Markkanen
We’ll have more on this pick as the day develops (adding to this article). For now, this is what you need to know.
Early Notes
Quick notes on LA Kings pick at No. 112 – goalie Juho Markkanen
Son of Jussi Markkanen. Born in Edmonton, but has been playing overseas. Very technical, focused goalie. Good size and might even grow.
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) October 7, 2020
Hearing that goalie Juho Markkanen currently weighs more like 170 lbs, a far cry from the 146 lbs floating around in other places.
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) October 7, 2020
Los Angeles Kings select Juho Markkanen with the 112th pick. An athletic and mobile goalie who has improved a lot in the last two seasons – trending up. Will play for Ketterä in Finland's 2nd highest league this season. Son of former NHL goalie Jussi Markkanen. #LAKings
— Finnish Jr Hockey (@FINjrhockey) October 7, 2020
Vitals
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 180
Catches: Left
Team: SaiPa U20
League: Jr. A SM-Liiga
Position: Goalie
Statistics
Regular Season
2019-20 Season: 18 GP, .881 Sv% with SaiPa Jr. A SM-Liiga
Scouting Reports:
FC Hockey
Markkanen is an active and poised goaltender who is very composed in the way he plays the position, but if you need him to make a sprawling save, he can do that, too.
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