[Russo] #mnwild took center Rasmus Kumpulainen at No. 53 overall. It was way too long since they had someone nicknamed, “Kumps.” They were due.
#mnwild took center Rasmus Kumpulainen at No. 53 overall. It was way too long since they had someone nicknamed, "Kumps."
They were due.
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) June 29, 2023
by dbtennis13
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I like kum
[https://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-kumpulainen-2023-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/](https://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-kumpulainen-2023-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/)
I was hoping for some more skill with this pick, like Sawchyn. Kumpulainen was ranked quite a bit lower than this
This is a pick that screams we want to be winning a cup in 3 seasons. Big centers who add depth.
6’3 Center from Finland? Sounds like Mikko to me. 100 game 700 pt player confirmed
Edit: 1000 games, not 100 games, obviously lol
One pick from Oskar fiskar molgaard and then one pick from gracyn sawchyn.
Idk if that’s actually what the wild would have preferred but the rankings would have preferred
Sounds like a big kid with a decent shot but a poor skater. Hopefully he can improve that enough to be functional.
Is it too early to talk about how awesome this guy will be or is that considered pre-Kumming?
Finnesota is back on the menu, boys 😎
It is pretty clear BG wants to adress size in this draft. Building up the Center depth chart is also never a bad thing. I think they might have reached a bit with the first two picks, but big centers are generally picked a little earlier. I like the 3rd Pick, since he is a little different than the other two guys, and looks like a fast, offensive power play specialist. I can see what BG is doing here, but we will have to wait and see how they will develop.
That’s a legendary name
I definitely like this pick. Another big center. He was a PPG on Finland’s U18 team as a 17 year old.