Henri Jokiharju is the cream of the crop among the Chicago Blackhawks’ defenseman in this year’s Top 25 Under 25 series. After posting career highs in scoring in his second season with the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Hockey League, the Finnish blueliner jumped four spots to No. 3 in this year’s rankings. He signed a three-year entry-level contract in June, and he looks to make a push for a roster spot for the upcoming season.
Position: Defenseman (right handed)
Birth date: June 17, 1999 (19 years old)
Acquired via: 2017 NHL draft — First round (29th overall)
Most recent stop: Portland Winterhawks — WHL
Size: 6’0, 181 pounds
Contract: Three years with $925K salary cap hit
Breakdown
Jokiharju stepped up in a big way during his season season in North America with career highs in points (71), goals (12) and assists (59) in 63 games.