You never know, maybe the kid was playing basketball back then.Would he be drafted early back in 2009 or already be in the NHL is he was close to Myers?
Video of the Jokerit skills competition from Wednesday, Pulkkinen's shot at 1:50:
You have to think his shot will only get harder in a few years.
More important is that it gets more accurate in his case.
if Sammy can make it.....
Sproul 1+0, -2
Athanasiou 0+0, +/- 0
I hope and expect that the smaller rink and less time will force him to let it go quicker. Btw, in addition to shooting wide a lot his shot totals and therefore shot% are a bit inflated because he often tends to dump the puck at the goalie to get off.zone faceoffs at the end of a shift.
Here's the latest RedWings Central article, I don't think it was posted yet: http://www.redwingscentral.com/2013/03/06/3609/other-people-just-cant-do-what-jurco-can/
A gifted player who can dictate the play like few other in the SEL. Is just as effective defensively and works hard away from the puck. Most spectacular is his hockey sense and playmaking. His 29 assists during the regular season puts him 6th in the league, while also being a good finisher. 21 year old Calle Jarnkrok has great potential, but you can already describe him as a complete player.
Half of Sammy's shots are stupid and weak, but generally on net. Although the guy never saw a shot he didn't like and then took. Tatar, Frk and Pulkkinen has a habit of punishing the glass a little too much. I hope it will get better and it should a little bit. Pulkkinen could use a little quicker release too in my opinion.
With Pulkkinen, Frk and Sproul coming along there is one thing though, the Wings will have some very big shots and lots of welts if you want to play pack it in D.
When did this happen? High-and-wide shots were Sammy's specialty during his first stint in Detroit.
Sproul 1+0, -2
Athanasiou 0+0, +/- 0
I hope and expect that the smaller rink and less time will force him to let it go quicker. Btw, in addition to shooting wide a lot his shot totals and therefore shot% are a bit inflated because he often tends to dump the puck at the goalie to get off.zone faceoffs at the end of a shift.
Here's the latest RedWings Central article, I don't think it was posted yet: http://www.redwingscentral.com/2013/03/06/3609/other-people-just-cant-do-what-jurco-can/
"A final note about former prospect Jan Mursak: He’ll qualify for Group 6 unrestricted free agency because he will not have reached 80 career NHL games."
I figured we were going to lose him on waivers, but was happy to see him get sent to GR for the playoff push. But he should get some NHL offers in the off-season.
When did this happen? High-and-wide shots were Sammy's specialty during his first stint in Detroit.
Logo shots do not create rebounds. They are pretty much the easiest shot for a goalie to absorb.He shoots more in the logo, but even those logo-shots are better than no shots at all or missed, it usually creates a rebound.
You have to think his shot will only get harder in a few years.
who do you expect to win?Calle is the fifth nominee for Guldpucken(which is kind of an MVP award for the league/national team). Z won it in 2002.
http://www.expressen.se/sport/hockey/guldpucken/calle-jarnkrok-naste-guldpuckskandidat/
who do you expect to win?
other finalists: HV 71's goalie Gustaf Wesslau, Linköping's Carl Soderberg, Frölunda's Joel Lundqvist and Skellefteå's goalie Joacim Ericsson