NHL Draft 2012 Prospects: #10 Teuvo Teravainen

The draft, hands down, is the best time of the hockey season. Maybe I'm just saying that because the Wild haven't been seen post-season action since 2008, but that is besides the point.

So, on June 22nd-23rd, we will all sit down in front of the television/computer and watch the draft. But if you are wondering, "who's who", then you haven't been reading HW because thats my job.

So without further ado:

Introducing our 2012 NHL #10 Draft Prospect - Teuvo Teravainen

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Prospect Jersey (What Would They Look Like In a Wild Jersey?):

Summarized Scouting Report

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Where Does He Fit In The Wild?

The Wild have always missed offense, and Teravainen is an offensive player that would look good with Finnish Mikael Granlund

Conclusion

But lets not kid ourselves, all of these prospects are skilled but none are goal-scorers, something the Wild still gravely miss.

Teravainen is a goal scorer, he's Finnish, and he's good. However, he's more than just a goal scorer. He can handle the puck well, dish passes out effectively, and plays a decent defensive game as well. He's got the all-round package and has a strong selection of offensive talents. However, the part that is missing from his game is physicality.

Well, not just physicality, but strength. He is only a skinny 165lbs and while that may suffice on a bigger, European ice rink, it won't last in the NHL.

But while Jacob Trouba is my favorite, I would not be surprised to see Teravainen wear the Wild jersey on draft day.

Special thanks to HFBoards, Future Considerations, The Hockey Writers, TSN, OHLProspeccts and The Scouting Report