Prospect Info: #160 Aarne Talvitie (C)

[Monsieur Verdoux]

I’m curious if he will stay in the US or stay in FIN for surgery and rehab. I’m also curious if Penn St will stand by him since he suffered the injury outside of their program.

He stays in the US. They will operate his knee in the US, and then he will get some rehab help from the Penn State.

Earlier there have been some articles, where journalists have interviewed Aarne and his mother, and both of them have said that it's important thing to get education beside the hockey – though Aarne has also said that the hockey is the number 1 thing for him.

 

[Ibumax]

Man. How was he able to take even one shift after that?

Kid is tough as nails.

Apparently it doesn't really hurt, your knee just wont hold together.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Looked like such an innocuous play too.

 

[Darkauron]

That sucks for the kid. He was going to spend at least another year or two at Penn State anyway.

Hope for a speedy recovery

 

[Nubmer6]

Apparently it doesn't really hurt, your knee just wont hold together.

Right... A torn ACL often isn't excruciatingly painful. You just lose stability in the knee.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

 

[TheUnseenHand]

What a beast.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

That's so strange, it wasn't even a big collision or much of a collision really.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Really sucks for the kid, he's a warrior. Shows a great winning mentality and why he was captain of that team. Give him another year or two at Penn and he'll be solid when he signs.

Speedy recovery Aarne!

 

[MadDevil]

That's so strange, it wasn't even a big collision or much of a collision really.

Wasn't it Joey Anderson's brother he collided with?

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Wasn't it Joey Anderson's brother he collided with?

don't remember.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Wasn't it Joey Anderson's brother he collided with?

Yes

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

didnt Gignac have a torn ACL too?

He is having a nice season in Bingo

 

[MadDevil]

didnt Gignac have a torn ACL too?

He is having a nice season in Bingo

Yes, he tore it last December and was back for the prospect tournament in early September.

 

[Blender]

Awful to hear that it was an ACL tear, but he should be fine once he recovers.

 

[Forge]

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I can’t hold all these prospects

 

[Lou is God]

Fitzie getting things done.

 

[FinnishDevil]

Does AHL deal mean that he cant be called up? I have a feeling he might wanna finish school, remember seeing his interviews around WJC. Its 4 years right? Correct me if I'm wrong, I have no clue about US. Does AHL deal give him a chance to go back to Penn State for next year or no?

 

[Darkauron]

Does AHL deal mean that he cant be called up? I have a feeling he might wanna finish school, remember seeing his interviews around WJC. Its 4 years right? Correct me if I'm wrong, I have no clue about US. Does AHL deal give him a chance to go back to Penn State for next year or no?

It is a professional contract, so he cant go back to NCAA hockey. Also he cannot be called up to the NHL on an AHL contract.

He can still most likely finish his degree online while playing in the ahl (or courses over the summer)

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Does AHL deal mean that he cant be called up? I have a feeling he might wanna finish school, remember seeing his interviews around WJC. Its 4 years right? Correct me if I'm wrong, I have no clue about US. Does AHL deal give him a chance to go back to Penn State for next year or no?

Once you sign pro you can’t go back to school so no he’s done at Penn State. He can finish his schooling still like a lot of other guys such as Walsh do but can’t play NCAA hockey. Not sure if he can be called up but I doubt it’s an option this season anyways. I see him as somewhat of a long shot to make it in the NHL.

 

[FinnishDevil]

It is a professional contract, so he cant go back to NCAA hockey. Also he cannot be called up to the NHL on an AHL contract.

He can still most likely finish his degree online while playing in the ahl (or courses over the summer)

I see. That clears things up. Thank you for the info. Cant wait to see him and Tyce in action.

You too @DevilsfanfromCanada

 

[StevenToddIves]

Talvitie was robbed of some of his explosiveness after a devastating knee injury in the WJC curtailed his 2018-19 season. Upon his return in 2019-20, Talvitie was simply not the same player. He showed flashes of returning to form this season, but has certainly dipped in the Devils prospect rankings.

The important thing to keep in mind with Aarne Talvitie is he's a character kid, very smart and competitive. Though he needs a year or two at the AHL level, I would not rule out a future bottom 6 role with the Devils.

 

[Darkauron]

Talvitie was robbed of some of his explosiveness after a devastating knee injury in the WJC curtailed his 2018-19 season. Upon his return in 2019-20, Talvitie was simply not the same player. He showed flashes of retiring to form this season, but has certainly dipped in the Devils prospect rankings.

The important thing to keep in mind with Aarne Talvitie is he's a character kid, very smart and competitive. Though he needs a year or two at the AHL level, I would not rule out a future bottom 6 role with the Devils.

Yeah he was sooo fun to watch before hand. I dont have much hope for him but anything his possible.

 

[glenwo2]

Talvitie was robbed of some of his explosiveness after a devastating knee injury in the WJC curtailed his 2018-19 season. Upon his return in 2019-20, Talvitie was simply not the same player. He showed flashes of returning to form this season, but has certainly dipped in the Devils prospect rankings.

The important thing to keep in mind with Aarne Talvitie is he's a character kid, very smart and competitive. Though he needs a year or two at the AHL level, I would not rule out a future bottom 6 role with the Devils.

If he becomes an NHL player, that's already a win.

Doesn't matter where he plays.