Max Laatikainen -- D
Selected: 7th Round, 213th overall
Listed Height: 5-foot-11
Listed Weight: 185 pounds
Shoots: Right
2025-26 team: Espoo/ Espoo Jr (Liiga/ U20)
2025-26 U20 stats: 22 GP, 3 G, 8 A, 11 PTS
2026 Liiga Stats: 6 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PTS
The skinny: Youngest player in the Draft (born one day before qualification deadline). Suffered a season ending injury but should be fine. Returned to play five games (1g, 1a) for Team Finland at the U18 Worlds.
2025-26 review: He saw time at three different levels and handled the adjustments well.
Usage Pattern: The smooth-skating Finn moves the puck efficiently and brings offensive upside to the table.
