Prospect Info: Ville Husso (2014 Draft - 94 Overall)

[PiggySmalls]

Q&A: Blues goalie prospect Ville Husso is working to make...

Good interview, I liked how he seen his progress and future so far.

 

[Blueston]

Q&A: Blues goalie prospect Ville Husso is working to make...

Good interview, I liked how he seen his progress and future so far.

Particularly like how he admitted he was upset last year when he got sent down but now realizes it was probably best thing for him.

 

[Ranksu]

good interview and big thanks goes to @stl76

 

[PiggySmalls]

Particularly like how he admitted he was upset last year when he got sent down but now realizes it was probably best thing for him.

Yeap good ole maturity is a hell of a thing. We too often forget they are kids first and hockey players second.

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

I hope Kostin has the same attitude about this season. It takes time!

 

[stl76]

good interview and big thanks goes to @stl76

Had to make sure you read about how playing in the ECHL was good for Husso and how much he learned there.

 

[Ranksu]

Had to make sure you read about how playing in the ECHL was good for Husso and how much he learned there.

Yeah, I bow to you for that, but I'm not buying that crap athletic.

 

[stl76]

Yeah, I bow to you for that, but I'm not buying that crap athletic.

Haha I am only kidding about the ECHL stuff. I just knew how much you care about Husso and that you would probably like to read the interview. And I didn't think you had a subscription to the Athletic (which is worth the money IMO!).

FWIW Husso sounds very mature and professional in the interview. Sounds like he has a great head on his shoulders! I'm really excited to see him progress and develop as a prospect. Hopefully he can be a great #1 goalie for the Blues some day soon.

 

[Captain Creampuff]

Husso is a perfect goaltender for our style of play. He tracks the puck very well and is one of the best positional goalies I've seen at such a young age. His style of play will work better than Allen's flop like a fish technique.

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

I wouldn’t mind giving him the start against the Rangers if he’s still up.

 

[Ranksu]

I wouldn’t mind giving him the start against the Rangers if he’s still up.

If that is home game then ''yes''. Give a kiddo some love and boost up his Summers training.

 

[Captain Creampuff]

He won't get a start with the way Allen has been playing but he does deserve a start for his hard work and play.

 

[DeuceNine]

Husso is a perfect goaltender for our style of play. He tracks the puck very well and is one of the best positional goalies I've seen at such a young age. His style of play will work better than Allen's flop like a fish technique.

So in other words he'll play like Elliott?

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

So in other words he'll play like Elliott?

God I hope so

 

[Captain Creampuff]

So in other words he'll play like Elliott?

Yes he will most likely play like Elliott and Hutton do which is them relying on their size and positioning to stop pucks. Their main goal is to just stay square and swallow up any pucks or rebound them to the outside. Not overly athletic or a lot of WOW factor in their game but highly effective goalies on teams that play a tight defensive structure.

 

[Zamadoo]

I agree with the Elliott style comparison, which the Blues have flourished with (Hutton proving that again this season). I think further emphasis should be placed on him doing it at his age. Hopefully he gets a start.

 

[Reality Czech]

If and when the Blues fall out of the playoff race I think they should absolutely give Husso a start or two. Curious to see how he looks in an NHL game.

 

[Ranksu]

I need to add that Husso is 3cm taller then Elliott and 6cm taller then Hutton. I don't now what is Husso's reach, but I could swear its bigger then those boys.

So in principle Husso should cover much better then Ellioto or Hutton.

 

[carter333167]

Agree with Ransu... he is larger than past blues comparables which should equate to better net coverage. Also, I think he will be more consistent positionally than Elliott and faster side to side than Elliott.

 

[Zamadoo]

I need to add that Husso is 3cm taller then Elliott and 6cm taller then Hutton. I don't now what is Husso's reach, but I could swear its bigger then those boys.

So in principle Husso should cover much better then Ellioto or Hutton.

Ya good point. I was going to mention that he makes some acrobatic saves sometimes, but without the sprawling Jake Allen crap. Could be the size factor there. I can't wait to see him take over.

 

[Captain Creampuff]

Agree with Ransu... he is larger than past blues comparables which should equate to better net coverage. Also, I think he will be more consistent positionally than Elliott and faster side to side than Elliott.

Yeah, they Elliott and Hutton comparable was just their style of goaltending that seems to work well with how the Blues play. Just stop the easy shots because we don't give up very many high danger scoring chances. We just need a guy who plays a "safe" style of goaltending and Husso is on track to be that guy.

 

[PiggySmalls]

 

[Blanick]

Congrats Husso. Could not have been easy playing in the shit show that our AHL situation is right now.

 

[David Dennison]

Im a little surprised he is considered a rookie since he played 22 AHL games last season (plus 10 playoff games), but congrats to him.

 

[Captain Creampuff]

Just got recalled