Juho Piiparinen | DRAFT

By Devils Staff

NewJerseyDevils.com Staff

May 26, 2026

ESSENTIALS

RANKING: 6th EU Skater (Central Scouting)
POSITION: D
AMATEUR CLUB: Tappara U20 (U20 SM-sarja), Tappara (Liiga)
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 203
SHOOTS: L
COUNTRY: FIN

2025-26 STATS: U20: 15 GP, 1 G, 12 A, 13 PTS, +9, 6 PIM, Liiga: 29 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 PTS, +6, 8 PIM

SCOUTING REPORTS

"It's also given him confidence to add more on the offensive end, although his projection is not as a big-time point getter, but more of a complementary, safe and sound partner. This should not be viewed as a bad thing, but his true value is defending, playing simple, moving pucks accurately and efficiently and eventually eating big minutes." - Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet

"Piiparinen isn’t going to move the needle a great deal offensively, but he gets to pucks ahead of opponents most of the time, launches the attack via stick-to-stick outlets and has the agility and vision to make subtle plays in the offensive zone. Not to mention the fact he’s a highly coveted right-shot defenceman with size and length." - Jason Bukala, Sportsnet

What a way from Juho Piiparinen (#2026NHLDraft) to get his first career Liiga point, adding a primary helper on this goal.

Since then, he’s added another assist, bringing him to two points for the game after 40 minutes. pic.twitter.com/micUVBT5AC
— Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) September 30, 2025

Juho Piiparinen | DRAFT

ESSENTIALS

SCOUTING REPORTS

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