Juuso Valimaki is a 6’2 defenceman with the ability to provide value at both ends of the ice. With 61 points in 60 WHL games this year, he owns the best points per game mark for draft eligible CHL defencemen. It is tough to find a major hole in Valimaki’s game, as his strength and long reach allow him to be dependable in his own zone, while his ability to jump up in the play makes him a weapon offensively.
When we took a look at various draft rankings last week, Valimaki finished as high as 12th and as low as 23rd.