Joensuu verse recent finnish 1st round draft picks

[Chrisd]

- tuomo ruutu
- mikko koivu
- Lauri Tukonen
- Korpikoski (sp)
- Nokelainen

How does he compare to these players, is he of their caliber, better, does he have top line ability?

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[hifk88]

- tuomo ruutu
- mikko koivu
- Lauri Tukonen
- Korpikoski (sp)
- Nokelainen

How does he compare to these players, is he of their caliber, better, does he have top line ability?

I think he is a same level player than Tukonen or M.Koivu in the same age....

Top 10 Finnish Forward: (83-87born)

1.Tuomo Ruutu
2.Petteri Nokelainen
3.Lauri Tukonen
4.Jesse Joensuu
5.Mikko Koivu
6.Jussi Jokinen
7.Perttu Lindgren
8.Lauri Korpikoski
9.Valtteri Filppula
10.Sean Bergenheim

 

[hameenlinna]

- tuomo ruutu
- mikko koivu
- Lauri Tukonen
- Korpikoski (sp)
- Nokelainen

How does he compare to these players, is he of their caliber, better, does he have top line ability?

Honestly, he doesn't deserve to be compared to any of those players. Jesse was just big early but skill-wise he hasn't developed much lately (2 years). He's only gained senior level experience.

 

[meck]

Top 10 Finnish Forward: (83-87born)

1.Tuomo Ruutu
2.Petteri Nokelainen
3.Lauri Tukonen
4.Jesse Joensuu
5.Mikko Koivu
6.Jussi Jokinen
7.Perttu Lindgren
8.Lauri Korpikoski
9.Valtteri Filppula
10.Sean Bergenheim

67.Jesse Niinimäki

... I would've loved to get either ward or toivonen in that draft..