The third (and final) of the most recent draftees to make the countdown could be the most impactful. The Lightning went with another undersized forward teeming with talent in Joona Saarelainen, a Finnish forward that never stops skating.
| Name | Joona Saarelainen |
| Position | Center |
| Age (as of October 1) | 18 |
| Height/Weight | 5’9″, 183 lbs. |
| Expected 2024-25 Team | KalPa (Liiga) |
| Draft – Year, Round | 2024, 5th Round (149 overall) |
| Previous Rankings | Not Applicable |
| Writer’s Ranking | 19 |
| Reader’s Ranking | 22 |
| Final Rank | 19 |
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