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Piiparinen’s Finnish Rise | NHL News
The Vegas Golden Knights have locked in Finland’s top defenseman prospect, Juho Piiparinen, with a three-year entry-level deal — and he’s heading back to Tappara in the Liiga for the 2026-27 season. Standing 6’2” and packing 204 pounds, Piiparinen is a right-shot, defense-first defenseman with elite poise under pressure. Though he didn’t dominate offensively in his draft year, his standout performance at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup — where he led Finland’s blueliners — and his early call-up to Tappara at just 17 made him a top-tier prospect. Scouts compare him to Adam Larsson, praising his ability…
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