EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 30: Kasper Simontaival #29 of Finland scores on goaltender Samuel Hlavaj #29 of Slovakia during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
In his first season since being drafted by the LA Kings, Kasper Simontaival has been impressive according to his coach, Jussi Tapola.
When he was drafted by the LA Kings last October, Kasper Simontaival was looked at as a promising piece to the franchise’s long-term future. While he stands as at a diminutive 5-foot-9, the 19-year-old more than makes up for his size in a number of areas.