Did I hear someone say the Montreal Canadiens need more size up front? Well, here you have it: a young, tall winger with a knack for finding the net. You could certainly do worse with a second-round pick, right? Well, let’s not be too hasty here. There are reasons to dive deeper and evaluate whether Roby Järventie is truly worth the hype.
Birthplace: Tampere, Finland
Date of birth: August 8, 2002
Shoots: Left
Position: Left-Winger
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 185 lbs.
Team: Ilves (Liiga)
A Tampere native, just like Kasper Simontaival, Järventie grew up playing for Tappara’s rival, Ilves.