Detroit — The first impression of forward Otto Kivenmaki at last month’s development camp was one you’d expect to have, given the numbers.
Yes, Kivenmaki really is that small.
The Red Wings’ seventh-round choice in June’s NHL Entry Draft was listed at 5-foot-8, 137 pounds by central registry, which may have been some sort of record for smallest player ever drafted.
By the time Kivenmaki arrived at Little Caesars Arena for development camp, he said he was around “70 kilos,” which, generally speaking, is close to 150 pounds.
It didn’t matter. Kivenmaki isn't going to enter any strongman competitions anytime soon, and that 5-8 mark is giving him a favorable benefit of the doubt in height.