Jukurit News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about Jukurit from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on Jukurit, including key stories and in-depth articles.
Sun, 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.
Dec 20th, 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.
Nov 3rd, 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.
Oct 17th, 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.
Oct 6th, 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.
2024-03-01, 18:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Viljami Marjala taking off in his first full season of Liiga action
March's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Viljami Marjala, Ville Koivunen, Oliver Kapanen, Konsta Helenius, Joni Jurmo, and Roope Vesterinen.
2024-02-04, 22:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Niko Huuhtanen's NHL chances looking better than ever in Jukurit
This month's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Niko Huuhtanen, Heikki Ruohonen, Jere Lassila, Veeti Väisänen, Aleksi Heimosalmi, and Emil Järventie.
2024-01-08, 15:172024 NHL DraftThe top draft-eligible performances at the 2024 World Junior Championship
Director of Film Scouting, Cam Robinson dissects the top draft-eligible performances from the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championships. Did anyone do enough to really move the needle?
2023-12-03, 22:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Konsta Helenius' production starting to catch up with his play
The December Finland Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Konsta Helenius, Jesse Pulkkinen, Ville Koivunen, Aatu Jämsen, Tuukka Tieksola, and Tuomas Suoniemi.
2023-11-23, 21:302024 NHL DraftA statistical breakdown of 2024 NHL Draft prospect Konsta Helenius
Elite Prospects Dir. of European scouting Lassi Alanen looks at Konsta Helenius' draft year underlying data and compares it to other top prospects from Finland in recent years
2023-11-04, 21:26NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: It's the Lenni Hämeenaho show in Ässät
The November Finnish Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Lenni Hämeenaho, Jani Nyman, Oiva Keskinen, Konsta Helenius, Niko Huuhtanen, and Aron Kiviharju.
2023-11-03, 19:452024 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Konsta Helenius' improving stock and other draft-eligible notes from Liiga
The latest Scout's Notebook zeroes in on some high-profile first-time draft-eligible skaters in Liiga, looking at Konsta Helenius, Topias Hynninen, Emil Henning, and Veeti Väisänen.
2023-08-24, 13:192024 NHL DraftFuture Vision: Konsta Helenius is the next great centre prospect from Finland
Lassi Alanen looks at the film on the centre who has turned heads in Liiga as a teenager.
