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Niko Mikkola Scouting Report

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Created: Nov. 27, 2023
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023
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Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 27
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Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Apr. 27, 1996
Height: 6' 3 | 193 cm
Weight: 185 lbs | 84 kg
Drafted: 127 overall, 2015 round 5 (Logo of the St. Louis Blues STL)
Contract: $7,500,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $2,500,000)
Big, rangy, physical, '2-way D'.
Has the ability to be thrust into a variety of roles.
Can match up against top six forwards.
A primary penalty killer. His long reach, and big frame, make it difficult on opponents to make plays around him.
Solid skater on straight lines. Average plus edges / agility. Moves well, overall, for his stature.
Manages the puck. Shoots the puck with authority from range.
Provides some depth / secondary offense. Averages around 20:00 TOI.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23New York RangersNHL31123423
2022-23St. Louis BluesNHL50033235
2021-22St. Louis BluesNHL5431013-655
  • Compete/Consistency: 88
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 89
  • Hockey IQ: 86
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 75
  • Penalty Kill: 89
  • Power Play: 45
  • Physicality: 89
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 75
  • Shot: 79
  • Skating: 79
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality