Juho Piiparainen is arguably the top Finnish defensive prospect in this draft class for 2026. This isn't the strongest Finnish draft class at the forward and blue line position groups for 2026.
Piiparainen is a well-rounded defenseman who has the size, strength, and natural instincts to hold his own and muscle opponents off the puck behind the net and on the boards in the defensive zone.
Off to a great start in the OHL this regular season, center Caleb Malhotra has already scored five goals and 18 total points for the Brantford Bulldogs this fall. Malhotra is a physical forward who can win puck battles, finish rebounds around the net, and show off great vision in the offensive zone with the puck on his stick.
Caleb is the son of former NHL longtime veteran forward Manny Malhotra.