The first time Tony MacDonald ever saw Sebastian Aho play hockey in person, it was Feb. 26, 2014. Aho was just a kid, 16 years old, but playing in Finland for Karpat against guys much older. The kid caught MacDonald’s attention. Carolina’s director of amateur scouting saw quickness, energy and somebody he immediately had to monitor.



After the game, he filed his first of many reports on Aho.



Speedy. Quick. Good hands. Size limitations not an issue in this game. Under-ager performing well versus men.



The second viewing came when Aho played in the U18 World Championship. It was April 19. Another report.



Tremendous speed. Quick winger. Smart. High energy. Makes things happen. On the puck. Creative. Smart. Good one to follow for the 2015 draft.



You can almost see him falling harder for Aho with each file. Another game, another report.



Great jump. Great wide speed. Quick. Elusive. Smart. Good one-timer.



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