Ht/Wt: 6' 3"/207 lbs
Position: C
Team: Tappara (Liiga)

Oliver Suvanto's Player Profile

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - December 10th: "Suvanto is a big, heavy center with a high skill level. He has the hands and offensive sense to make flashy plays off the perimeter, but he plays the game in a direct way that should translate to NHL offense."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - December 8th: "Suvanto is a true two-way center who has a very solid transition game and a great work ethic. Suvanto isn't a flashy player by any means, but he's big and sturdy with an excellent sense of how to play a pro-style game. He gets in on the forecheck, understands where opponents want to go with the puck and how to kill the breakout."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - December 1st: "Suvanto has a lot in common with Holmertz, but he’s bigger and projects to provide a shade less offence. Suvanto is playing pro in Finland. He’s understanding what it takes to defend and lean on mature opponents, but it comes at a bit of cost in relation to his scoring output."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - November 19th: "He’s not lighting the world on fire by any means, but he’s difficult to play against and consistently gets 2-3 shots on net a night. Suvanto has nothing to prove against kids his own age – I like his development path so far."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - November 19th: "He won’t dazzle you with his speed, but he gets to where he needs to go on time. Like (Aliaksei) Protas, he’s a big body and excellent around the net. When he sets up shop he is hard to move, yet Suvanto also has the hands to finish plays in tight, and even in coverage."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - Nov. 5th: "He's willing to play through and into contact. He skates well enough; once he builds, he can play with power, though he could stand to get a little quicker. He has good instincts and he just looks like a pro."

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