Position: D
Age: 19
Team: Tri-City Americans (WHL)
Drafted: 2017, 1st Round, Pick 16
Last Year: #13
Voting Points: 2426
Last year’s first round pick really impressed with his development during the 2017-18 season. Valimaki had solid numbers in Tri-City, putting up 45 points in 43 games. He helped the Americans reach the third round of the WHL playoffs (Including sweeping the first two rounds) before they were dispatched by the Everett Silvertips. Valimaki’s production really ramped up in the playoffs where he had 17 points in 12 games, while also playing through injuries.