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Today we’ll be taking an in-depth look at one of the most promising Fins available for the 2020 NHL entry draft, Topi Niemelä. -- Ottavainen


7 T. Niemelä | He will sometimes join the rush but is a bit cautious.

Through a well calculated move to trade down from the 44th pick, Kyle Dubas added an early third round pick which he used to select Finnish defenceman Topi Niemela. He scored an assist in six tournament games.

Niemela retrieves loose pucks quickly and moves it out of the zone quickly with a good first pass, as well as the ability to skate the puck out of danger with his good stickhandling ability. the official stats partner of the NHL. He isn’t the most creative player though, preferring the safer passes that keep possession and keep the puck moving to ones that might set up a teammate for a scoring chance. Finnish defenceman Topi Niemela has advanced quickly up the ranks, as the 17-year-old defenceman is playing for Karpat in the SM Liiga, Finland’s top men’s league. 2018-03-04 at HIFK - Kärpät, U18 by Marco Bombino. Find Topi Niemela stats, teams, height, weight, Position: Defenseman Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. This may come with increased upper-body mass. Niemela combines his strong stickhandling ability with his excellent skating. Maple Leafs select Topi Niemela with the 64th overall pick October 7, 2020, 2:29 PM | Nick Richard Through a well calculated move to trade down from the 44th pick, Kyle Dubas added an early third round pick which he used to select Finnish defenceman Topi Niemela. Could be a decent late 3rd, 4th round pick. The right handed defender was ranked in the middle of the second round by most major scouting outlets, with some listing him at the back end of the first round. This is a stylistic comparison only though, and not one based on skill and ability. Haydn Fleury Re-Signs With Carolina Hurricanes - Last Word on Hockey, Jansen Harkins Signed by the Winnipeg Jets - Last Word on Hockey, Detroit Red Wings Re-Sign Tyler Bertuzzi - Last Word on Hockey, Biggest Game in Franchise History: LWOH Summer Series, Last Word On Hockey Puck Drop Preview 2016-17, Anaheim Ducks: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Arizona Coyotes: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Boston Bruins: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Buffalo Sabres: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Calgary Flames: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Carolina Hurricanes: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Chicago Blackhawks: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Colorado Avalanche: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Columbus Blue Jackets: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Dallas Stars: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Detroit Red Wings: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Edmonton Oilers: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Florida Panthers: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Los Angeles Kings: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Minnesota Wild: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Montreal Canadiens: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Nashville Predators: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, New Jersey Devils: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, New York Islanders: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, New York Rangers: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Ottawa Senators: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Philadelphia Flyers: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Pittsburgh Penguins: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, San Jose Sharks: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, St. Louis Blues: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Tampa Bay Lightning: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Toronto Maple Leafs: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Vancouver Canucks: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Vegas Golden Knights: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Washington Capitals: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Winnipeg Jets: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule. He takes great care of the puck when he has it on his stick and can find teammates to start clean breakouts. 27 Tuomaala | He should be back in Finland next season and will fight for a place on the World Junior team. Topi Juha Valtteri Niemelä[1] (s. 25. maaliskuuta 2002 Oulu) on suomalainen jääkiekkopuolustaja, joka edustaa SM-liigajoukkue Oulun Kärppiä. We will have more on Niemela and the rest of the Leafs draft picks. Born: March 25, 2002 in Oulu, Finland fi, Draft: Toronto, 3rd round (64th overall), 2020 NHL Entry, 2019-20 Maple Leafs(36-25-9, 3rd place in NHL Atlantic), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, October 26, 7:32PM. Niemela has also been part of Finland’s teams on the international stage, playing in the summer’s Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, scoring three assists in three games. Check back tomorrow for the next prospect on our draft board.

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Niemela can use his agility to walk the line at the blueline, creating passing and shooting lanes. [3], Niemelä on Oulun Kärppien oma kasvatti. Being an Oulu, Finland native, Niemelä played his … Size: 6’0”, 163 lbs Niemela is an outstanding skater who plays a very mature defensive game for his age and makes smart plays with the puck on his stick. Or write about sports? Today I am looking at Finnish defenseman Topi Niemela, 2020 NHL draft prospect. Hän oli pelasi kauden 2017–2018 suurimmaksi osaksi seuran B-nuorissa voittaen SM-pronssia, mutta osan kaudestaan myös Kärppien C-nuorissa. Born March 25th, 2002 — Oulu, Finland

36 Jokinen (A) | He also could stand to use his wrist shot more. Last season, Niemela had one goal and six assists for seven points in the Finnish Jr. A league. Team: Kärpät (Liiga) Position: defenseman. That time in Europe will give him time to bulk up as the schedule is a little lighter than what we see in North America.



As he continues to add weight to his frame he will become even better at working along the boards and winning battles for loose pucks.

However, he needs to add power to that shot. Räty | Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Are you a Stathead, too? Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. 52 Aa. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 71 Byström | All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Niemela played 43 games for Karpat in Liiga last season, picking up one goal and six assists as a 17 year old blue liner in Finland’s top professional league. WHA hat tricks courtesy Scott Surgent. It can be effective when he sneaks in, letting it go from the top of the circle. This will help him in the pro game when he battles along the boards and in front of the net. Leafsnation is a fan site with no direct affiliation to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, NHL, or NHLPA, Maple Leafs select Topi Niemela with the 64th overall pick.

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Statistics of Joonas Niemela, a hockey player from Espoo, Finland born Jan 14 1997 who was active from 2015 to 2021. If he reaches his potential, he can be an effective top-four defenceman at the next level. He also does a good job of keeping it low, so that teammates can get deflections and rebounds. Niemelän tuli kuitenkin rajoittaa suunnanmuutoksia karvauksissa. Most recently in the Liiga with Kärpät. We have a complete listing of our draft articles here.

This was an excellent value pick considering most pre-draft scouting rankings had him early or mid-second round. pic.twitter.com/jHxEBpH6gp, — Yannick St-Pierre (@DraftDynasty1) February 8, 2020. Topi Juha Valtteri Niemelä (s. 25. maaliskuuta 2002 Oulu) on suomalainen jääkiekkopuolustaja, joka edustaa SM-liigajoukkue Oulun Kärppiä.Hän laukoo oikealta. He is eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, ranking within the top ten of European skaters. Sign up for EP Premium to access all EP Connect features.

He had a few very solid games when I was watching Wallinder. [2], Niemelä pelasi alle 18-vuotiaiden MM-kilpailuissa vuonna 2019 sekä Hlinka Gretzky Cupissa vuonna 2019. October 2020 - The Maple Leafs have selected Niemela in the 3rd round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Niemela’s game is reminiscent of Victor Mete. Defence — shoots Right [13], 3 Loponen | 30 Annunen | Niemelä is already playing solid minutes in the U18 league at the age of 15.

[4] Niemelä voitti kauden päätteeksi C-nuorten SM-hopeaa. [6] Hän teki miesten pääsarjadebyyttinsä vain 17-vuotiaana Mestarien liigan avauskierroksella 30. elokuuta 2019 ranskalaista Brûleurs de Loups de Grenoblea vastaan. 2 Way D-Man who’s more offensive than def but steady in both ends. He’s been eased into the league, with limited minutes each night but still has one goal and … Do you have a blog? All rights reserved. 16 Järvitalo |

Find out more. 19 Kunyk | He has some offensive upside but projects as a modern day defensive defenceman, having already shown the ability to play against much bigger and stronger opponents. 26 Heshka (A) | [7] Hän sai ottelussa jääaikaa 7.48 minuuttia. Niemelää on yleisesti pidetty yhtenä ikäluokkansa lupaavimmista pelaajista Suomessa. Strong skater with a good first pass. His stride is smooth and powerful.

[8] SM-liigadebyyttinsä Niemelä teki runkosarjan avauskierroksella 12. syyskuuta 2019 vieraissa Hämeenlinnan Pallokerhoa vastaan.

Hän voitti A-nuorten SM-liigan pudotuspelien puolustajien tehotilaston lukemalla +8. He’s been eased into the league, with limited minutes each night but still has one goal and six assists for seven points in 43 games this season. Niemela is more of a defensive defender than an offensive one. Buy his book. 17 Pyörälä (C) | Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net.

[5] Niemelä voitti myös A-nuorten Suomenmestaruuden. He has good gap control and is strong positionally, leading to a strong defensive game. 51 Koskenkorva | Sign up for EP Premium to access all EP Connect features. He can get up the ice to join the rush and get back defensively.

He was drafted 64th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, ranking within the top ten of European skaters. [9] Niemelä sai ottelussa jääaikaa 13.27 minuuttia ja hän teki myös liigauransa avausmaalin.

Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the site that will bring you analytical and critical profiles and scouting reports! Sign up for EP Premium today to create your own player profile or gain full access to EP Connect features! [12] Niemelä on itse maininnut esikuvakseen Erik Karlssonin sekä kertonut myöhemmin seuranneensa myös Miro Heiskasen ja Cale Makarin pelityyliä. [2], Draftin Europe -sivuston mukaan Niemelä on hyökkäävä puolustaja, joka ei epäröi käyttää laukaustaan, kun hän saa siihen mahdollisuuden. Niemela defends effectively in one-on-one situations, forcing attackers to the outside and away from prime scoring areas. Will move up draft boards if he sticks in liiga pic.twitter.com/riU3ezSFzd, — Cody Rider (@CodyRidershorts) August 30, 2019, Your email address will not be published. Niemela isn’t a flashy player but he does a great job of keeping things simple and making the smart play.

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