Amid all the comings and goings of picks both before and at the 2024 NHL Draft, Edmonton Oilers managed to hold on to their second-round selection and used it to select Eemil Vinni, a 6’2, 185 pound goaltender from Finland.
The fifth stopper to be selected in the second round after none in the first, Vinni was generally ranked in that range by most draft analysts, with the most striking item on the list being his #1 ranking among European goaltenders by NHL’s Central Scouting.
Scouting reports
This from his player page at Elite Prospects
- Eemil Vinni is a well-rounded goaltender who has an exciting approach to the game which plays into his strengths. The 6-foot-2 netminder is not afraid to attack shooters and force their hand – leading to a lot of mistakes by opponents. Very active and assertive in the crease, but not overly aggressive. He controls pucks with his hands extremely well, and his elite edgework completes the package.
Dylan Robillard of Inside the Rink:
