Lauri Tukonen

Basics

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Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Right Wing

Shoots/Catches:

Right

Height:

6.02

Weight:

200

Born:

September 1, 1986

Age:

Hometown:

Hyvinkaa, FIN

Acquired:

Acquired from the Dallas Stars in a trade on November 30, 2008

Last Team:

Lukko Rauma (FNL)

Projects As:

Top six winger

Depth Chart Weight:

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

2004

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Los Angeles Kings

Round:

Pick No.:

Draft Team:

Blues (FNL)

Contract

Contract Status:

Unsigned

Waiver Status:

Waiver Exempt

Signing Date:

07/16/2009

Contract Type:

Two-way

Contract Length:

1 year

Cap Number:

$500000

Contract Start Year:

2009

Contract End Year:

2010

Contract End Status:

RFA

Salary:

$500000

Bio

History:

2008-09

7/21/2008: Los Angeles Kings traded Lauri Tukonen to the Dallas Stars for Richard Clune
8/26/2008: Signed with the Ilves Tampere of the SM-Liiga (Finland)
11/30/2008: Dallas Stars traded Lauri Tukonen to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Andrew Hutchinson

2005-06

8/23/2005: Signed by the Los Angeles Kings to a three-year, entry-level contract.

2004-05

6/26/2004: Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1st round (11th overall)

Scouting Report

Strengths:

Owns plenty of drive to the net. Likes to use his size in the offensive zone, and is strong on the puck at all times. Isn't afraid of mixing it up.

Weaknesses:

Must learn how to play in control, so as to avoid serious injuries over time, and be more consistent. Needs refinement in his ability to finish off plays.

Projection:

Top six winger.

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