Fantasy Hockey Feature: Kasper Halttunen

The NHL has a long-standing tradition of paying for goals. It's the most difficult skill to obtain. Which is what makes Kasper Halttunen such an interesting prospect. 

Halttunen was taken 36th overall in the 2023 NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks. Since then, his stock has risen based on his OHL and international play. The question is how high can he play in the lineup once he makes it to the NHL. Is this a future top-line, top power-play player? Or more of a middle six, depth scorer? 

Let's dig in!

The Elite Prospects team had Halttunen rated as the 62nd-best player in the 2023 draft. Of course, the team realized his excellent shot, probably the best of the class, but his staking, passing, and hockey sense stood out as areas that needed further growth. His physicality and puck handling were a