With the 68th overall pick, the Predators added Finnish forward Jesse Kiiskinen from the Pelicans of the Liiga.
Kiiskinen impressed internationally this past year, with 22 points (11G/11A) in 19 games for Finland internationally, including 5 points in 5 games at the World U18 Junior Championship. He spent the bulk of the season in the Pelicans’ U20 developmental team, scoring 43 points (including 20 goals) in 31 games. He briefly visited the top-level team, where he notched an assist in seven games.
The Elite Prospects scouting reports mention Kiiskinen’s effort, good defense, and ability to make surprising plays on offense.