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Position: | Defense | |
Shoots: | Left | |
Height: | 6’1" | |
Weight: | 198 lbs | |
Birth Date: | 04/05/1984 | |
Birth Place: | Oulu, Finland | |
Acquired: | NHL Entry Draft | |
Draft Team & Year: | Montreal Canadiens in 2003 | |
Draft Round: | 7th | |
Overall Choice: | 217th | |
Salary: | – |
Scouting Report
Strengths: | Plays a sound defensive game. Capable of delivering big hits. |
Weaknesses: | Is limited offensively, not very good with the puck. |
Projected Role: |
Korpikari is a stay-at-home defenseman who could potentially become a 3rd-pairing defenseman if he makes the move to North America |
Biography
Oskari Korpikari has spent his entire career playing in Finland and will need to sign and make a move to North America if he plans on remaining with the Montreal Canadiens. In 21 games with Käpät Oulu, Korpikari has 3 |