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Capitals Draft Physical Finnish Force | NHL News
The Capitals just got a physical force in Oliver Suvanto, the 18th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft — a 6’3”, 207-pound Finnish forward who wants to be “big and mean” on the ice. Already scoring at a teenage elite level in Finland, he’s drawing comparisons to Aleksander Barkov for his maturity and complete game. Scouts love his size, toughness, and offensive upside, while Suvanto himself is laser-focused on adding muscle and mastering his craft before potentially crossing the Atlantic. He walked away from Capitals’ camp inspired — and ready to make his mark. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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