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Drafted 88th overall in 2024, Finnish goaltender Kim Saarinen combines size and agility, posting a 1.67 GAA and .944 save percentage in the playoffs, and is now set to compete for a spot in Seattle’s net‑minding rotation.
A 21‑year‑old right‑winger drafted by Nashville and now evaluated by Detroit, Kiiskinen’s physical style and scoring touch are clear, but his speed and playmaking remain works in progress.
Kasper Lundell, 22, has signed a one‑year AHL contract with the Charlotte Checkers, positioning himself for a potential NHL opportunity with the Panthers.
A young Red Wings prospect looks to cement his place in North America while preparing for a stint back in Finland.