Jukurit News & Stories
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Feb 23rd, 18:22OGHow U23 NHL players and top prospects performed at the 2026 Olympics
The 2026 Olympics proved to be a stage well-suited for the NHL's young – and future – stars.
Feb 6th, 17:152026 NHL Draft'He's ready for the next step' Why Alberts Šmits will have scouts watching at the Olympics
After an impressive World Juniors, Alberts Šmits will have all eyes on him at the Olympics in Milan.
2025-12-28, 01:24World Juniors 2026Alberts Šmits arrives at World Juniors and is already turning from a curiosity to commodity
The Latvian defender made his World Junior debut and is one of the most fascinating players for the 2026 NHL Draft.
2025-12-20, 15:53World Juniors 2026
Meet the Team: Denmark and Latvia's rosters at the 2026 World Juniors
For Latvia and Denmark, the primary objective at any World Juniors is survival. Janik Beichler breaks down the most notable players on both rosters.
2025-11-03, 18:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Benjamin Rautiainen looking like smart bet by Tampa Bay Lightning
Lassi Alanen breaks down the risers and fallers for Finland after October.
2025-10-17, 06:252026 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Four early-season 2026 NHL Draft risers
Breaking down the early success of Alberts Šmits, Chase Reid, Alexander Command, and Giorgos Pantelas.
2025-10-06, 14:20NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Alberts Šmits, Oliver Suvanto grabbing early attention for 2026 NHL Draft
Lassi Alanen breaks down the early season in Finland in our first stock watch of the season.
2024-12-09, 15:12NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Topias Hynninen emerging as a top re-entry for 2025 Draft
Topias Hynninen, Lenni Hämeenaho, Otto Salin, and more feature in this edition of Finland Stock Watch.
2024-10-11, 15:03NHLHow Aatu Räty unlocked his game and made the Vancouver Canucks
Daniel Gee goes into the how and why Aatu Räty has become an early-season roster lock for Vancouver.
2024-06-24, 19:002024 NHL DraftDraft Debaters: What is Konsta Helenius' upside at the NHL level?
Lassi Alanen and David St-Louis debate Konsta Helenius' potential at the NHL level.
2024-06-19, 16:302024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Konsta Helenius' details and pro polish make him the high floor bet of 2024 NHL Draft
Finland has produced a lot of smart, diligent, hard-working players in recent years, and Konsta Helenius is that player in the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-05-16, 00:33Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: The Finns!
As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home.
