LD Miro Heiskanen - IFK Helsinki, Liiga (2017, 3rd, DAL)

[supermann_98]

Here's his goal

Wow, dominant

 

[Hockeyisl1fe]

I know this is the heiskanen thread but has anyone been able to watch juolevi play in the playoffs at all? How's he looked? The juolevi thread is nowhere to be seen.

Really solid, he's scored a couple of nice goals too.

 

[DieTomi]

I think he's gonna be one of the best defensemen in the league. I'm in awe when he rushes the puck up the ice and always make a smart play. Had a poor WJC, likely due to injury, but he's been looking as dominant as ever recently.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

The funny part about this season is that it was his offense that was questioned, would he be able to produce enough. Based on everything from this season I think he has been better offensively than Makar and obviously his defensive game is miles ahead. I think he really separated himself from Makar this year.

 

[thomast]

The funny part about this season is that it was his offense that was questioned, would he be able to produce enough. Based on everything from this season I think he has been better offensively than Makar and obviously his defensive game is miles ahead. I think he really separated himself from Makar this year.

He had weak WJCs. His season have been great overall. Has alot of potential but i think he needs little time to adjust to smaller rink. Leads his team in points at playoffs. Pretty good for 18 year old defenseman.

 

[ImNeverWrong]

he's going to be an incredible dman. such a fantastic skater.

 

[Nate070]

He had weak WJCs. His season have been great overall. Has alot of potential but i think he needs little time to adjust to smaller rink. Leads his team in points at playoffs. Pretty good for 18 year old defenseman.

Wasn't he injured during WJC?

 

[Loffer]

Miro Heiskanen and Olli Juolevi, so smooth and smart puckmoving Ds. Such a pleasure to watch these guys developing on every stride on the ice, especially for the keen and experienced eye of an older state man like me.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Wasn't he injured during WJC?

Yes. Miro played U20 WJC's with shoulder injury ( yeah really stupid and irresponsible decision).

 

[Nate070]

Yes. Miro played U20 WJC's with shoulder injury ( yeah really stupid and irresponsible decision).

That sounds really stupid.. Why risk it???

 

[WhatWhat]

That sounds really stupid.. Why risk it???

Because coaches wanted their best player to play and Heiskanen is competive. If you have ever played at a decently high level in any sport you are likely aware that unless a coach forces you to sit, or an injury is just too much to physically play with you just keep going.

I dont like it as a fan, but I 100% understand it as someone who is competitive in nature and plays sports too.

 

[FinPanda]

I watched the last 7 minutes of regular time and the OT but Heiskanen looked really good. JYP player almost scored on a breakaway in the OT but Heiskanen just managed to defend that. I don't know how he looked at the beginning of the game, but thought he was very good when I watched.

In the overtime he also had couple chances offensively. He is a huge threat when he has the puck on the offensive zone. You just wait something to happen.

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

+2 with 33 minutes of TOI. He is a beast.

 

[FinPanda]

+2 with 33 minutes of TOI. He is a beast.

In a 7-6 game.

I rarely see players dominate like him when getting 0 points.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

he looks to be a very good one, future #1D in the National.

 

[Ainec]

#2 best prospect in hockey

 

[liljegren beast]

He looks like a pretty good prospect from what I have seen. That being said he needs to work on two things: 1. His first step. He simply needs to work on his explosiveness, as it will benefit him on both ends of the ice. 2. His shot. His shot is already pretty good, however goalies in the nhl are much better than across seas. He needs to he able to shoot for the tip. I believe a year in the NHL would do him wonders.

 

[Castle8130]

Here's his goal

Not trying to take anything away from his goal, but that pass was sick.

 

[Hockeyisl1fe]

Not trying to take anything away from his goal, but that pass was sick.

He is Tuukka Rask's brother btw

 

[Kcb12345]

 

[ImNeverWrong]

I think he can win the calder next year.

 

[Phoicon]

I think he can win the calder next year.

Unlikely because Dahlin, Petterson and dozen or just as talented young players as Heiskanen are entering the league next year. It's a young man's league.

I would not be surprised if he spends half the year in the AHL, which is normal even for high-level prospects. Especially for those coming from across the pond.

 

[ImNeverWrong]

Unlikely because Dahlin, Petterson and dozen or just as talented young players as Heiskanen are entering the league next year. It's a young man's league.

I would not be surprised if he spends half the year in the AHL, which is normal even for high-level prospects. Especially for those coming from across the pond.

I believe in Miro. Like Gotham believed in Harvey Dent

 

[BB88]

Unlikely because Dahlin, Petterson and dozen or just as talented young players as Heiskanen are entering the league next year. It's a young man's league.

I would not be surprised if he spends half the year in the AHL, which is normal even for high-level prospects. Especially for those coming from across the pond.

I would say Miro's game is more ready for NHL than Dahlins right now, Dahlins potentially is obviously higher.

Pettersson has the edge of being a forward.

 

[DieTomi]

Unlikely because Dahlin, Petterson and dozen or just as talented young players as Heiskanen are entering the league next year. It's a young man's league.

I would not be surprised if he spends half the year in the AHL, which is normal even for high-level prospects. Especially for those coming from across the pond.

I can't see him going to the AHL. He's already tearing apart a men's league with no remorse. The kid's ready.