Prospect Info: At 24th Overall the Jets Select Kristian Vesalainen

[10Ducky10]

I meant Vaseline on Appleton's LW next year.

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

I meant Vaseline on Appleton's LW next year.

That would be scary, I hope if he joins next season we see a Vesalainen, Appleton, Spacek Line, The ESL Line of the AHL..

Vesalainen’s performance this year has me wondering if he’s potentially a better prospect than Connor(maybe more developed), most high end Liiga Prospects direct upwards or atleast stagnate when moving into the AHL, now if Vesalainen where to do so he’s be doing so at a higher rate than Roslovic or Connor(though Connor got real hot near the second half of the AHL season), now if you give him a guy who’s got the best numbers for an AHL rookie and nearly a PPG I think Vesalainen could go over the top.

If you have an AHL rookie Top 10 in assists and a U19 Tied 2nd for the most U19 Goals goals in Liiga history and tied 1st since(with Barkov) 1990, you should have a nasty performance.

 

[Aavco Cup]

I think he’s Center/Right Wing, Why?

He's not a C. He shoots left.

 

[lanky]

He's not a C. He shoots left.

You're referring to different players.
Appleton is a right shooting RW and Vesalainen is a left shooting LW.

 

[Aavco Cup]

You're referring to different players.
Appleton is a right shooting RW and Vesalainen is a left shooting LW.

Sorry I thought he was talking about K-Ves. I wasn't expecting Appleton to be discussed here

 

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[Kaako Kappo]

Did he return?

 

[Hammer Slammer]

Did he return?

3rd hasn't started yet, but he seemed like he would be okay.

Edit - Yep he's out there

 

[Jetsfan79]

I know it's early to tell, but thought it would be fun if we can go back in time to last year's draft, where would Vesalainen go? Top 10? Top 15? Last years order:

1. New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier, C, Halifax (OHL)

2. Philadelphia Flyers: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)

3. Dallas Stars: Miro Heiskanen, D, HIFK (SM Liiga)

4. Colorado Avalanche: Cale Makar, D, Brooks (AJHL)

5. Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson, C, Timra (Allsvenskan)

6. Vegas Golden Knights: Cody Glass, C, Portland (WHL)

7. New York Rangers: Lias Andersson, C, HV71 (SHL)

8. Buffalo Sabres: Casey Mittelstadt, C, Eden Prairie (USHL)

9. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen, C, Tri-City (WHL)

10. Florida Panthers: Owen Tippett, RW, Mississauga (OHL)

11. Los Angeles Kings: Gabriel Vilardi, C, Windsor (OHL)

12. Carolina Hurricanes: Martin Necas, C, Brno (Czech)

13. Vegas Golden Knights: Nick Suzuki, C, Owen Sound (OHL)

14. Tampa Bay Lightning: Callan Foote, D, Kelowna (WHL)

15. Vegas Golden Knights: Erik Brannstrom, D, HV71 (SHL)

16. Calgary Flames: Juuso Valimaki, D, Tri-City (WHL)

17. Toronto Maple Leafs: Timothy Liljegren, D, Rogle (SHL)

18. Boston Bruins: Urho Vaakanainen, D, JYP (SM Liiga)

19. San Jose Sharks: Josh Norris, C, U.S. NTDP (USHL)

20. St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas, C, London (OHL)

21. New York Rangers: Filip Chytil, LW, Zlin (Czech)

22. Edmonton Oilers: Kailer Yamamoto, RW, Spokane (WHL)

23. Arizona Coyotes: Pierre-Olivier Joseph, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL)

24. Winnipeg Jets: Kristian Vesalainen, RW, Frolunda HC (SHL)

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[nobody important]

How would you say Ref you suck in Finnish?

 

[Hammer Slammer]

Almost had a PP assist but it was called back. Goalie had it under a pad and it was shoved out and into the net. Was reviewed for an eternity.

 

[nobody important]

I know it's early to tell, but thought it would be fun if we can go back in time to last year's draft, where would Vesalainen go? Top 10? Top 15? Last years order:

1. New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier, C, Halifax (OHL)

2. Philadelphia Flyers: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)

3. Dallas Stars: Miro Heiskanen, D, HIFK (SM Liiga)

4. Colorado Avalanche: Cale Makar, D, Brooks (AJHL)

5. Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson, C, Timra (Allsvenskan)

6. Vegas Golden Knights: Cody Glass, C, Portland (WHL)

7. New York Rangers: Lias Andersson, C, HV71 (SHL)

8. Buffalo Sabres: Casey Mittelstadt, C, Eden Prairie (USHL)

9. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen, C, Tri-City (WHL)

10. Florida Panthers: Owen Tippett, RW, Mississauga (OHL)

11. Los Angeles Kings: Gabriel Vilardi, C, Windsor (OHL)

12. Carolina Hurricanes: Martin Necas, C, Brno (Czech)

13. Vegas Golden Knights: Nick Suzuki, C, Owen Sound (OHL)

14. Tampa Bay Lightning: Callan Foote, D, Kelowna (WHL)

15. Vegas Golden Knights: Erik Brannstrom, D, HV71 (SHL)

16. Calgary Flames: Juuso Valimaki, D, Tri-City (WHL)

17. Toronto Maple Leafs: Timothy Liljegren, D, Rogle (SHL)

18. Boston Bruins: Urho Vaakanainen, D, JYP (SM Liiga)

19. San Jose Sharks: Josh Norris, C, U.S. NTDP (USHL)

20. St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas, C, London (OHL)

21. New York Rangers: Filip Chytil, LW, Zlin (Czech)

22. Edmonton Oilers: Kailer Yamamoto, RW, Spokane (WHL)

23. Arizona Coyotes: Pierre-Olivier Joseph, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL)

24. Winnipeg Jets: Kristian Vesalainen, RW, Frolunda HC (SHL)

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In my imaginary time trip, Chevy doesn't make the XD trade so KV gets picked at 13.

 

[Aavco Cup]

I know it's early to tell, but thought it would be fun if we can go back in time to last year's draft, where would Vesalainen go? Top 10? Top 15? Last years order:

1. New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier, C, Halifax (OHL)

2. Philadelphia Flyers: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)

3. Dallas Stars: Miro Heiskanen, D, HIFK (SM Liiga)

4. Colorado Avalanche: Cale Makar, D, Brooks (AJHL)

5. Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson, C, Timra (Allsvenskan)

6. Vegas Golden Knights: Cody Glass, C, Portland (WHL)

7. New York Rangers: Lias Andersson, C, HV71 (SHL)

8. Buffalo Sabres: Casey Mittelstadt, C, Eden Prairie (USHL)

9. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen, C, Tri-City (WHL)

10. Florida Panthers: Owen Tippett, RW, Mississauga (OHL)

11. Los Angeles Kings: Gabriel Vilardi, C, Windsor (OHL)

12. Carolina Hurricanes: Martin Necas, C, Brno (Czech)

13. Vegas Golden Knights: Nick Suzuki, C, Owen Sound (OHL)

14. Tampa Bay Lightning: Callan Foote, D, Kelowna (WHL)

15. Vegas Golden Knights: Erik Brannstrom, D, HV71 (SHL)

16. Calgary Flames: Juuso Valimaki, D, Tri-City (WHL)

17. Toronto Maple Leafs: Timothy Liljegren, D, Rogle (SHL)

18. Boston Bruins: Urho Vaakanainen, D, JYP (SM Liiga)

19. San Jose Sharks: Josh Norris, C, U.S. NTDP (USHL)

20. St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas, C, London (OHL)

21. New York Rangers: Filip Chytil, LW, Zlin (Czech)

22. Edmonton Oilers: Kailer Yamamoto, RW, Spokane (WHL)

23. Arizona Coyotes: Pierre-Olivier Joseph, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL)

24. Winnipeg Jets: Kristian Vesalainen, RW, Frolunda HC (SHL)

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I would guess Ves + Thomas would be the big risers here

 

[Whileee]

I know it's early to tell, but thought it would be fun if we can go back in time to last year's draft, where would Vesalainen go? Top 10? Top 15? Last years order:

1. New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier, C, Halifax (OHL)

2. Philadelphia Flyers: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)

3. Dallas Stars: Miro Heiskanen, D, HIFK (SM Liiga)

4. Colorado Avalanche: Cale Makar, D, Brooks (AJHL)

5. Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson, C, Timra (Allsvenskan)

6. Vegas Golden Knights: Cody Glass, C, Portland (WHL)

7. New York Rangers: Lias Andersson, C, HV71 (SHL)

8. Buffalo Sabres: Casey Mittelstadt, C, Eden Prairie (USHL)

9. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen, C, Tri-City (WHL)

10. Florida Panthers: Owen Tippett, RW, Mississauga (OHL)

11. Los Angeles Kings: Gabriel Vilardi, C, Windsor (OHL)

12. Carolina Hurricanes: Martin Necas, C, Brno (Czech)

13. Vegas Golden Knights: Nick Suzuki, C, Owen Sound (OHL)

14. Tampa Bay Lightning: Callan Foote, D, Kelowna (WHL)

15. Vegas Golden Knights: Erik Brannstrom, D, HV71 (SHL)

16. Calgary Flames: Juuso Valimaki, D, Tri-City (WHL)

17. Toronto Maple Leafs: Timothy Liljegren, D, Rogle (SHL)

18. Boston Bruins: Urho Vaakanainen, D, JYP (SM Liiga)

19. San Jose Sharks: Josh Norris, C, U.S. NTDP (USHL)

20. St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas, C, London (OHL)

21. New York Rangers: Filip Chytil, LW, Zlin (Czech)

22. Edmonton Oilers: Kailer Yamamoto, RW, Spokane (WHL)

23. Arizona Coyotes: Pierre-Olivier Joseph, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL)

24. Winnipeg Jets: Kristian Vesalainen, RW, Frolunda HC (SHL)

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#10-15 at the lowest. He's passed many of those picked ahead of him based on his D+1 season.

 

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I would guess Ves + Thomas would be the big risers here

Also Tolvanen

 

[DK59]

I know it's early to tell, but thought it would be fun if we can go back in time to last year's draft, where would Vesalainen go? Top 10? Top 15? Last years order:

1. New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier, C, Halifax (OHL)

2. Philadelphia Flyers: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)

3. Dallas Stars: Miro Heiskanen, D, HIFK (SM Liiga)

4. Colorado Avalanche: Cale Makar, D, Brooks (AJHL)

5. Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson, C, Timra (Allsvenskan)

6. Vegas Golden Knights: Cody Glass, C, Portland (WHL)

7. New York Rangers: Lias Andersson, C, HV71 (SHL)

8. Buffalo Sabres: Casey Mittelstadt, C, Eden Prairie (USHL)

9. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen, C, Tri-City (WHL)

10. Florida Panthers: Owen Tippett, RW, Mississauga (OHL)

11. Los Angeles Kings: Gabriel Vilardi, C, Windsor (OHL)

12. Carolina Hurricanes: Martin Necas, C, Brno (Czech)

13. Vegas Golden Knights: Nick Suzuki, C, Owen Sound (OHL)

14. Tampa Bay Lightning: Callan Foote, D, Kelowna (WHL)

15. Vegas Golden Knights: Erik Brannstrom, D, HV71 (SHL)

16. Calgary Flames: Juuso Valimaki, D, Tri-City (WHL)

17. Toronto Maple Leafs: Timothy Liljegren, D, Rogle (SHL)

18. Boston Bruins: Urho Vaakanainen, D, JYP (SM Liiga)

19. San Jose Sharks: Josh Norris, C, U.S. NTDP (USHL)

20. St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas, C, London (OHL)

21. New York Rangers: Filip Chytil, LW, Zlin (Czech)

22. Edmonton Oilers: Kailer Yamamoto, RW, Spokane (WHL)

23. Arizona Coyotes: Pierre-Olivier Joseph, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL)

24. Winnipeg Jets: Kristian Vesalainen, RW, Frolunda HC (SHL)

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Well a reasonable argument can be made that he would slide ahead of a number of players that went in the top ten. With there being a few other risers in this draft I would guess that hew would go somewhere between 6 and 12. If we had picked at 13 I am quite sure nobody would be too upset with him in that spot based on how he has produced this year.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

He took another shot late in the game and went down, got back up and fought back a bit. Was just hoping he didn't get punched in the nose lol.

On the PP, it's a bit like watching Laine earlier in the season when the seams were open for guys like Buff but they didn't pass it. When the puck finally made it over, he created a scoring chance that resulted in that disallowed goal.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

I know we aren't in the 80's but I am sure vaselainen would have made dirty name list even by today's standards.

Added bonus Dean Kennedy clip.

 

[Asiantuntija]

How would you say Ref you suck in Finnish?

Tuomari on puusilmä

 

[nobody important]

Tuomari on puusilmä

Which Google translates to, the judge is a woody eye.

 

[Jetsfan79]

I know we aren't in the 80's but I am sure vaselainen would have made dirty name list even by today's standards.

Added bonus Dean Kennedy clip.

Too bad Clitsome retired

 

[nobody important]

I know we aren't in the 80's but I am sure vaselainen would have made dirty name list even by today's standards.

Added bonus Dean Kennedy clip.

This makes Wayne's World seem mature and intelligent in comparison.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Well a reasonable argument can be made that he would slide ahead of a number of players that went in the top ten. With there being a few other risers in this draft I would guess that hew would go somewhere between 6 and 12. If we had picked at 13 I am quite sure nobody would be too upset with him in that spot based on how he has produced this year.

I think we would want a D.

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

He's not a C. He shoots left.

No I was talking about Appleton.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I know it's early to tell, but thought it would be fun if we can go back in time to last year's draft, where would Vesalainen go? Top 10? Top 15? Last years order:

1. New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier, C, Halifax (OHL)

2. Philadelphia Flyers: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)

3. Dallas Stars: Miro Heiskanen, D, HIFK (SM Liiga)

4. Colorado Avalanche: Cale Makar, D, Brooks (AJHL)

5. Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson, C, Timra (Allsvenskan)

6. Vegas Golden Knights: Cody Glass, C, Portland (WHL)

7. New York Rangers: Lias Andersson, C, HV71 (SHL)

8. Buffalo Sabres: Casey Mittelstadt, C, Eden Prairie (USHL)

9. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen, C, Tri-City (WHL)

10. Florida Panthers: Owen Tippett, RW, Mississauga (OHL)

11. Los Angeles Kings: Gabriel Vilardi, C, Windsor (OHL)

12. Carolina Hurricanes: Martin Necas, C, Brno (Czech)

13. Vegas Golden Knights: Nick Suzuki, C, Owen Sound (OHL)

14. Tampa Bay Lightning: Callan Foote, D, Kelowna (WHL)

15. Vegas Golden Knights: Erik Brannstrom, D, HV71 (SHL)

16. Calgary Flames: Juuso Valimaki, D, Tri-City (WHL)

17. Toronto Maple Leafs: Timothy Liljegren, D, Rogle (SHL)

18. Boston Bruins: Urho Vaakanainen, D, JYP (SM Liiga)

19. San Jose Sharks: Josh Norris, C, U.S. NTDP (USHL)

20. St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas, C, London (OHL)

21. New York Rangers: Filip Chytil, LW, Zlin (Czech)

22. Edmonton Oilers: Kailer Yamamoto, RW, Spokane (WHL)

23. Arizona Coyotes: Pierre-Olivier Joseph, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL)

24. Winnipeg Jets: Kristian Vesalainen, RW, Frolunda HC (SHL)

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There are a few others in there who might also rise a bit and stay ahead of him but I could see him being about 15-18. Several C's get a position boost.