Flyers select Samu Tuomaala with 46th pick
The Philadelphia Flyers took Samu Tuomaala with the 46th pick of the 2021 NHL Draft.
Samu Tuomaala
Position: RW
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 176 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Karpat Jr. (U20 SM-sarja)
Nationality: Finnish
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
(Stats source: EliteProspects.com)
Tuomaala may have one of the best shots of all the draft-eligible prospects this year, but he has room for improvement in most other areas of his game. He dominated at the U18 worlds, collecting five goals and six assists in seven contests, and reminded everybody just how good he can be when he's on.
The downside to Tuomaala's game is that he relies too much on his speed and shooting, and it can be frustrating when he isn't clicking on those cylinders. Still, he's one of the top Finnish players in the draft and certainly has a ton of potential to develop into a quality goal-scoring winger in the NHL.
What they're saying
"Tuomaala is an excellent skater, and his shifts have a lot of energy to them because of how quickly he can transition pucks and dart around the offensive zone," writes The Athletic's Corey Pronman. "He has very good skill and can make plays, but his offense comes through his shot and how he can score from range."