Player Discussion Juuso Valimaki
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Ace Rimmer
Stoke me a clipper.
I know it sounds like an excuse but I think he was both physically and mentally exhausted last season. The lack of playing time due to his injury really caught up with him in a hard way.
He looked really promising at times, then looked kinda disengaged.
20 points is not an unreasonable expectation, considering the Flams will likely play defense first. Doubt he hits double digits in goals, but should have a few breakout assists.
He looked really promising at times, then looked kinda disengaged.
20 points is not an unreasonable expectation, considering the Flams will likely play defense first. Doubt he hits double digits in goals, but should have a few breakout assists.
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Ace Rimmer
Stoke me a clipper.
Dack
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I think he started the year a lot better than he ended it and the number of games he played might have something to do with that.
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Volica
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I think he's going to have a mini-breakout season.
Nothing crazy like he becomes Makar or something; but I think he's going to find his way onto the PP, and I think they're going to use him as an O-zone start Dman to get him rolling.
I don't think 35 points is out of the question.
Nothing crazy like he becomes Makar or something; but I think he's going to find his way onto the PP, and I think they're going to use him as an O-zone start Dman to get him rolling.
I don't think 35 points is out of the question.
Ace Rimmer
Stoke me a clipper.
Yeah between the non-playing season, then starting in europe and playing a bunch before the NHL season really caught up with him.
BobColesNasalCavity
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Either in the doghouse or serviceable until the last couple months of the season where he starts to contribute more, gain more confidence and look like a consistent top 4 contributor moving forward.
He definitely showed flashes of talent last season, but they became fewer and fewer as the season went on. I wasn't expecting much after 2 seasons messed up by injuries, but then all the hype about his play in Finland got my hopes back up higher than they should have been haha
I'm hoping he can work his way into some powerplay time on the 2nd unit. I think his potential in the offensive zone is better than any of the other young defensemen we have. Andersson was a bit disappointing quarterbacking the top unit; he's just a bit too static and, while his shot can be a rocket, it is certainly not accurate. Hanifin can move well at the point and he's a solid passer, but his shot is worrying anyone. Valimaki showed hints of brilliance with some of his playmaking, and I'm hoping his wrist shot can grow to be similar to Giordano's.
I'm gonna keep expectations for Valimaki low this season. He has all the tools to be a solid all-around defenseman. He's got a great frame with long arms and legs, and while he's not necessarily a flashy skater he gets around a lot quicker than he looks. One thing I noticed this past season is how many pucks bounced off him into our net. I'm not sure if that's just pure bad luck or if he needs to work on his awareness/positioning in front of the net, but it was a notable amount. Either way, I'm mostly hoping for more consistent play in his own zone.
I'm hoping he can work his way into some powerplay time on the 2nd unit. I think his potential in the offensive zone is better than any of the other young defensemen we have. Andersson was a bit disappointing quarterbacking the top unit; he's just a bit too static and, while his shot can be a rocket, it is certainly not accurate. Hanifin can move well at the point and he's a solid passer, but his shot is worrying anyone. Valimaki showed hints of brilliance with some of his playmaking, and I'm hoping his wrist shot can grow to be similar to Giordano's.
I'm gonna keep expectations for Valimaki low this season. He has all the tools to be a solid all-around defenseman. He's got a great frame with long arms and legs, and while he's not necessarily a flashy skater he gets around a lot quicker than he looks. One thing I noticed this past season is how many pucks bounced off him into our net. I'm not sure if that's just pure bad luck or if he needs to work on his awareness/positioning in front of the net, but it was a notable amount. Either way, I'm mostly hoping for more consistent play in his own zone.
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Crazy travel across Canada with few practices, two training camps, three different coaches, the mentality of having to trust your ACL won't let you down if you over exert yourself. He'll be better next season
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Fig
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It's a Damn reasonable deal with the crazy dmen deals that were handed out this year.
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HighLifeMan
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I am still expecting big things from Jusso starting as early as this season. He is getting slept on by our fanbase for sure.
He's a very good player.
He's a very good player.
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Naw. We bought an extra cheap year for an extra 250-500K. We have so many players needing new deals next off season, and this ensures even if he has a breakout year he will still be cheap for next season at least.
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Young D always struggle. I expect him to get the Hanifin treatment as he likely struggles for a few more seasons. He’ll be offered in a million cringe deals by our fanbase.
He’ll eventually figure it out and be a top pair guy though
He’ll eventually figure it out and be a top pair guy though
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