Scouting Report
A mid-to-late rounds defender in the Finnish J20 worth a developmental swing. Currently with K-Espoo Jr. (Liiga.
Strengths
- Blue-line reads
- Developmental upside
- Projectable frame
- Draft-day value
NHL Projection
Comparable
Third-pairing D
Frequently Asked About Max Laatikainen
Who is Max Laatikainen?
Max Laatikainen is a Finnish Defenseman for K-Espoo Jr. (Liiga in the Liiga J20, ranked #134 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2026 NHL Draft. A mid-to-late rounds defender in the Finnish J20 worth a developmental swing. Currently with K-Espoo Jr. (Liiga.
What position does Max Laatikainen play?
Max Laatikainen plays Defenseman for K-Espoo Jr. (Liiga.
Where does Max Laatikainen play hockey?
Max Laatikainen plays for K-Espoo Jr. (Liiga in the Liiga J20.
What is Max Laatikainen's NHL projection?
Max Laatikainen projects as a third-pairing d at the NHL level.
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