Rasmus Kupari

The 20th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Kupari possesses game-breaking skating ability, combining great speed with plus acceleration and agility. He's also a dynamic stick-handler, making him an absolute terror on the break who can tie defenders into pretzels. The 19-year-old is more playmaker than sniper, but his vision and passing skills give him the ceiling of a top-line center who can create space for his linemates with his slick moves. He'll need to get stronger on the puck and improve his play in his own zone as he matures, but Kupari's work ethic should allow him to get there, and maybe quicker than anticipated. The Sebastain Aho comparisons extend beyond their shared Finnish heritage and starring role for Karpat in the FEL prior to their North American debuts.