‘Listed at 6-foot-3 and 201 pounds, Ristolainen is regarded as a hard-hitting player who also possesses a heavy shot. He had three goals and 15 points in 52 games in his first full season playing for Finland’s TPS last season. Ristolainen has also combined for two goals and nine points in 13 games in each of the past two World Junior Championships.’
Sabres select D Ristolainen with 8th pick in draft
Source: AP