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Habs select O.Koprikari 7/217


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This is quite an interesting project. Oulun Kärpät have produced many good defencemen over the years, last big name was Joni Pitkänen in last years draft (Philly). This year two defenders were drafted from Oulun Kärpät, Lasse Kukkonen and Oskari Korpikari.

Korpikari is listed as 6-2 190lbs in his teams site.

Korpikari played his 1st season in top Finnish league at the age of 18. Kärpät went all the way to final, but couldn't quite beat Tappara.

He told in an interview that he might be picked by Columbus Blue Jackets. They had been talking with him before draft.

Korpikari will play next season as 6th-7th defenceman in Kärpät. Habs draft pick Ilkka Mikkola moved to Oulu some time ago and will play be Korpikaris teammate.

He has developed in big steps past couple of seasons. Has still long way to go though. It's said he has a bit of an edge in his game, likes to play physical game.

Longshot to be sure, but what the hell... seems ok :)

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Oskari Korpikari (7th round, 217th overall) is a 6-foot-2, 198-pound defensive defenceman from Finland. At 19, he played in 23 of Karpat Oulu's 56 regular-season games, but all 15 playoff games.

"He'll be a regular in the Finnish Elite League next season and that's the same level as the AHL," Timmins said.

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Oskari Korpikari - 7th Round – 217th

Defenseman, 6’1’’ – 198 lbs (Karpat – Finland)

2002-2003: 23, 0-1-1

Like most Finnish players, Oskari Korpikari is an outstanding skater. A defensive defenseman, he isn't afraid to mix it up and is more than happy to clear the traffic in front of his own net. Listed 61st among European skaters by the CSB, Korpikari played last year with Karpat, a midlevel club in the Finnish League.

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