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Petteri Similä



Position:

 Goalie

Shoots:

 Left

Height:

 6'6"

Weight:

 189 lbs

Birth Date:

 April 9, 1990

Birth Place:

 Oulu, Finland

Acquired:

 NHL Entry Draft

Draft Team & Year:

 Montréal Canadiens in 2009

Draft Round:

 7th

Overall Choice:

 211th

Current Salary:

 Unsigned

 Scouting Report

Strengths:

Huge frame to fill the net. Relies on positioning to make most of his saves, but has quick feet for reaction saves as well.

Weaknesses:

Rebound control is a high priority. Tends to keep his glove hand too low.

Projected Role:

Backup / AHL starter



Profile written by Matt Godbout and Tristan Tapscott
Last updated: July 2009




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