Scouting Report
A mid-to-late rounds defender in the Swedish J20 worth a developmental swing. Currently with Pelicans
Scouting Notes
No scouting note published for Samu Alalauri yet. Notes are written by hand and added as they are filed.
Strengths
- Strong skater
- Shooter's touch
- Puck distribution
- Two-way habits
NHL Projection
Comparable
Top-nine scoring forward
Frequently Asked About Samu Alalauri
Who is Samu Alalauri?
Samu Alalauri is a Finnish Right Defenseman for Pelicans in the SHL J20, ranked #67 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2026 NHL Draft. A mid-to-late rounds defender in the Swedish J20 worth a developmental swing. Currently with Pelicans
What position does Samu Alalauri play?
Samu Alalauri plays Right Defenseman for Pelicans.
Where does Samu Alalauri play hockey?
Samu Alalauri plays for Pelicans in the SHL J20.
Where was Samu Alalauri drafted?
Samu Alalauri was selected 66 overall by Chicago Blackhawks in round 3 of the 2026 NHL Draft. Draft Prospects Hockey ranked him #67 on its final board.
What is Samu Alalauri's NHL projection?
Samu Alalauri projects as a top-nine scoring forward at the NHL level.
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