LA Kings Draft: Aatu Räty 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

There was a time when Aatu Räty was believed to be the consensus number one pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Even before the 2020 NHL Draft had started, most way-too-early mock draft boards had the Finnish centerman at the top for the following season. He also closely profiles a current LA Kings player.

The Oulunsalo, Finland native, was omitted from Team Finland’s World Juniors roster. While the numbers weren’t there playing in a league against grown men, Räty registered 14 shots in three games, including a goal in mid-January, while seeing his TOI nearly double from the Fall.

He plays a physical style, with ELITE stickhandling handling skills. He was frequently utilized in the shootout, making the opposing goalies look foolish. Räty will not go number one overall, but he brings a nasty wrist shot to his prospective NHL team.

He’d probably be a reach for the LA Kings with their first-round pick, but Aatu Räty brings a physical and quick playing style.

Aatu Räty, C/LW

Vitals

• Age: 18
• Height: 6’1″
• Weight: 181 lbs
• Shot: L

Rankings

• Ranked #11 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
• Ranked #12 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
• Ranked #19 by FCHOCKEY
• Ranked #3 by NEUTRAL ZONE
• Ranked #12 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
• Ranked #14 by SPORTSNET’S
• Ranked #13 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
• Ranked #11 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
• Ranked #11 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
• Ranked #9 by SMAHT SCOUTING
• Ranked #7 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY
• Ranked #20 by TSN/McKenzie