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Player's Profile

  • Name: Lasse Kukkonen
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 198 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1981-09-18
  • Eligible for Draft: 2000
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Oulu, Finland
  • Acquired: 5th Rd 2003 draft, 151th overall
  • Playing In: Europe

Lasse Kukkonen

Prospect Grade: 5.5 A  (About Prospect Grades)

History

Kukkonen was drafted as a 22-year-old, a two-year captain of Karpat. Displayed excellent movement and two-way strengths at the 2003 prospect camp.

Talent Analysis

Solid defensive player and team leader who understands the game well. Sees the ice well and is capable of good transition passing, but plays conservatively. Handles all responsibilities in his own end well. Team leader unafraid to get physical during the heat of battle.

Future

Future Analysis Coming Soon...

Stats

Year
Team
League
GP
G
A
Pts
PIM
2000-01
Karpat
SM-Liiga
47
1
5
6
46

Karpat*
SM-Liiga
9
0
2
2
4
2001-02
Karpat
SM-Liiga
55
2
6
8
42

Karpat
SM-Liiga
4
0
3
3
4
2002-03
Karpat
SM-Liiga
56
6
12
18
67

Karpat*
SM-Liiga
15
1
4
5
16
2003-04
Chicago
NHL
10
0
1
1
4

Norfolk
AHL
59
3
11
14
58

Norfolk*
AHL
8
0
0
0
8
2004-05
Karpat
SM-Liiga
12
0
2
2
6

Karpat*
SM-Liiga
12
0
2
2
6

*=playoffs
Yellow=season in progress

 

Profile Last Updated: October, 22nd 2006


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