Ht/Wt: 6′ 4″/206 lbs
Position: RW
Team: Tappara (FIN)
Damien Cox of Sportsnet (Nov. 18th): “The big winger is inconsistent but often impressive. The world juniors will be an interesting test.”
Damien Cox of Sportsnet (Oct. 14th): “Has an NHL shot now and scouts are already talking about how he plays with an Esa Tikkanen-like edge.”
ISS Hockey – Twitter (Nov. 13th): “Uses every inch of massive frame to get offensive ice. Dangerous shot & lethal finish”
ISS Hockey – Twitter (Oct. 13th): “Rocketing up ISS list, & w/good cause. Natural goal-scorer w/tremendous shot.”
Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News (Oct. 30th): “Finland has its own Taylor vs. Tyler debate with Laine and Puljujarvi. Like the latter, Laine has size and great scoring punch.”
Future Considerations (Oct. 14th): “Laine’s game is straight power as he drives into the offensive zone heading straight for the high percentage scoring areas before unloading a heavy wrist or snap shot. He also has the hands to pull off a couple creative dekes to beat a defender with finesse.”