Vilho Vanhatalo · Right Wing · 2026 NHL Draft Profile · Scouting Report, Mock Position, Comparables

Scouting Report

Vilho Vanhatalo — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

Vilho Vanhatalo is a Day 2 prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Finnish RW with Tappara U20. Uses his size well to make room and finish checks.

Good all-around player. CS INT #14.

Vilho is a prospect to watch for teams with strong development pipelines and patience for a longer NHL timeline.

Scouts compare Vilho’s game to Teuvo Teravainen. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths

SizeCompetePhysical playFinishing

△ Areas to Develop

SkatingPlaymaking

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED

Finnish RW with Tappara U20. Uses his size well to make room and finish checks. Good all-around player. CS INT #14.

Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Vilho

Where will Vilho Vanhatalo be drafted in 2026?

Vilho Vanhatalo projects as a Day 2 selection (rounds 3-4) in the 2026 NHL Draft based on current scouting consensus.

Who does Vilho Vanhatalo play like?

Most-cited NHL comparable is Teuvo Teravainen. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.

What team does Vilho Vanhatalo play for?

Vilho Vanhatalo plays for Tappara in the SM-sarja. Vilho was born Jan 2008.

What are Vilho Vanhatalo's strengths?

Scouting consensus highlights Size, Compete, Physical play, and Finishing as Vilho's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.

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