Scouting Report
A first-round watch-list center in the Finnish J20. Currently with Kiekko-Espoo U20.
Player Information
Position
Center / Winger
Nation
Finland
Shoots
Right
Height
6'2"
Weight
176 lb
Born
2009-07-28
League
Liiga J20
Draft year
2027
NHL Projection
Comparable
Top-nine scoring forward
Season by Season
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | U20 SM-sarja | Kiekko-Espoo U20 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
One season. The 2027 board carries 2025-26 only, and no other stats file on this site holds a row for this class - so this is the whole record, not a sample of it.
NHL Equivalency
22.2
NHLe · 2025-26
Projected off rank
Projected off his board rank, not measured off his production. A projected number and a measured one look the same, so this one says which it is.
Frequently Asked About Luca Santala
Who is Luca Santala?
Luca Santala is a Finnish Center / Winger for Kiekko-Espoo U20 in the Liiga J20, ranked #28 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2027 NHL Draft. A first-round watch-list center in the Finnish J20. Currently with Kiekko-Espoo U20.
What position does Luca Santala play?
Luca Santala plays Center / Winger for Kiekko-Espoo U20.
Where does Luca Santala play hockey?
Luca Santala plays for Kiekko-Espoo U20 in the Liiga J20.
When is Luca Santala eligible for the NHL Draft?
Luca Santala is eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft. He has not been drafted.
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