Prospect Info: At 30th Overall the Predators Select Eeli Tolvanen

[NoNecksCurse]

Most seem to think 3rd line with Bonino and Hartman.

I'm thinking with johansen and arvy

 

[Kuhta]

I hope he gets some PP time right away- exciting times!

 

[Armourboy]

Who knows they could slot him about anywhere except the 4th I think. I think most of us think the 3rd simply because Lavi won't want to screw up the top two lines.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

I could see him getting 'instant' 1st line time if he shines on the powerplay and Lavy wants him to show if he can do the same on a line with Johansen instead of Bonino, Jarnkrok, Sissons etc

 

[Armourboy]

I could see him getting 'instant' 1st line time if he shines on the powerplay and Lavy wants him to show if he can do the same on a line with Johansen instead of Bonino, Jarnkrok, Sissons etc

I expect they will more or less bounce him around a bit just to see who he works with and to try and protect him somewhat.

 

[BB88]

1 thing to keep in mind really is the time difference, he had a tough playoff matchup against CSKA and flew from Europe to Nashville this week, from what I've learned in interviews it can take about a week to get adjusted and feet back.

I hope he gets some PP time right away- exciting times!

Boston brought in Donato with Krejci and #1pp time, injuries of course played a part but he had a monster of a game and got his confidence up fast.

 

[jumb0]

I expect they will more or less bounce him around a bit just to see who he works with and to try and protect him somewhat.

I agree. He’ll be listed on the third line but I bet Lavy tries to get him a shift or two with each line.

 

[bdub24]

Best of both worlds...

Replace him for tonight only with Arvidsson.
We know how Arvy reacts to being sat. That little f***er will come out against TBL loaded for bear!

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Is he confirmed playing tonight?

 

[nine_inch_fang]

What are the chances that his KHL season will be over in time for the Preds to sign him and bring him over?
Also, would Poile want to possibly burn a year of his ELC to have him for the last month of the season and playoffs?

Quoted because...Yay Me!!! Hahaha

 

[Drake744]

Is he confirmed playing tonight?

It's not confirmed but one of our guys at morning skate says it looks like he'll play and also get some time on the PP

 

[BB88]

Is he confirmed playing tonight?

Haven't seen 100% confirmed but he was on a line with Arvidsson& Johansen at practice today.

 

[Drake744]

 

[Winland]

I can hardly contain my excitement.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

@Drake744

 

[Drake744]

@Drake744

A.) ****ing Cracker Barrel, that is hilarious.

B.) How do I get a hold of the Trademark office? I need royalties.

 

[RageQuit77]

Apology accepted.

 

[BB88]

Just had to stay up for his debut, couldn't miss this.
Good luck Eeli!

 

[Whiskey In the Jar]

Getting a bit familiar with the team and league I see. Eeli will/need to improve skating and just getting stronger/mass in general. Shot is good for sure. Against CSKA which is a strong and good skating team Eeli kinda lost in the picture in recent playoffs.

btw This night Nashville does not definitely look like a serious cup contender. But ofcourse Forsberg out too etc. playoffs spot guaranteed so not much on the line here.

 

[PredsV82]

What a total waste of his first game. Such a cluster f*** that we learned nothing about whether he is ready to play at this level or not

 

[BB88]

Hard to think of a worse 1st game scenario.

Nashville played like they cared zero.

 

[sparkle twin]

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Yeaah...maybe next game his team comes to play hockey and we can see more of him

 

[ThirdManIn]

Yeaah...maybe next game his team comes to play hockey and we can see more of him

Shit. I didn't see Finnish Jesus doing anything to save the day.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

****. I didn't see Finnish Jesus doing anything to save the day.

He was busy playing in Toronto.