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Samu Alalauri, a 17-year-old Finnish defenseman, is gaining attention for the 2026 NHL draft. Standing at 63 and right-shot, hes committed to UMass. This season, he scored 25 points in 40 games for the Pelicans under-twenty team, earning a spot on the leagues first all-star team. Internationally, hes been a key player for Finland, scoring 15 points in 12 under-eighteen games and leading defensemen in scoring at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Scouts praise his size, skating, and two-way smarts, but note occasional inconsistency in effort. Hes currently ranked as high as 19th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting, with teams like the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Pittsburgh Penguins showing interest in the second round. Alalauri is currently in the Pelicans under-twenty playoffs, where a strong performance could boost his draft stock.

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