Player Discussion Artturi Lehkonen Part 2

[abo9]

He is not, and never was, a bottom line forward. He's a middle-6 defensive winger. Ideally, you play him on your 3rd line, but there's nothing wrong with having him as a 3rd wheel on your 2nd line.

I think people underestimate the depth we've accumulated at the wing position.

The guy is a 20-30 pts player... I like the way he plays but he's not fit for the average 2nd line around the league whose purpose is to support creating offense.

The additions of Anderson, Perry, Toffoli were much needed, thanks to them some guys like Lehkonen and Byron finally are playing where they should and are looking great in the process.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

I can't be the first to make the Bulis comparison can I?

 

[Archijerej]

I can't be the first to make the Bulis comparison can I?

Have you seen Bulis going to the dirty areas like Lehkonen?

 

[HeussLenfoire]

Fantastic display yesterday

 

[ChikN]

This dude has 4 lungs. Unbelievable cardio and endurance.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Have you seen Bulis going to the dirty areas like Lehkonen?

Not in like 17 years?

 

[Natey]

Have you seen Bulis going to the dirty areas like Lehkonen?

Bulis didn't really shy away from contact. He wasn't as good on the forecheck, but he was a hard working player. I think taking that away from him is a disservice.

 

[LaTenderness]

What are you guys going Jan about anyway?

 

[Hector Salamanca]

Bulis as impactful as lek lol

 

[417]

No one fans on more shots than this guy but man... he sacrifices himself for the team on every shift, he always makes the right play and never cheats.

Coaches love players like him

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Bulis didn't really shy away from contact. He wasn't as good on the forecheck, but he was a hard working player. I think taking that away from him is a disservice.

yeah I don't remember Bulis being soft. But no he didn't take the punishment that Lehks does.

Bulis as impactful as lek lol

The comparison is the great D play and not being able to finish with all those chances. Lehks plays with a lot more tenacity but Bulis was great in his role too. I mean they're not IDENTICAL but there are similarities.

 

[Hector Salamanca]

Like 4 stars in 10 po games ?? The goat the f***ing goat

 

[Ezpz]

Love this guy.

 

[Miller Time]

Anyone still wondering wether he gets re-signed?

 

[cujo1117]

extremely happy for him … he worked his ass off during this serie

 

[417]

I said it a few games ago when they went to OT...he deserved to score

Anderson scored that night but Lehkonen scored the most important goal for this franchise since the GWG in 1993.

Amazing!

 

[Chris Guthro]

A very important peice to the puzzle! He works his ass off!

 

[montreal]

Anyone still wondering wether he gets re-signed?

I'm staring to worry we lose him to expansion.

 

[Rapala]

Bergevin blessed Lehk with a kiss on his Crown.

 

[Rapala]

I'm staring to worry we lose him to expansion.

No fn way we aren't that stupid.

 

[Habsfan18]

That goal will be immortalized. Especially if we can bring home Lord Stanley.

Thank you, Artturi.

 

[sandviper]

CLUTCH!

I’ve said it before and will say it again… Lehks really elevates in the playoffs.

 

[Natey]

MY f***ING BOY!!!

I had his back when he was scratched. I fought many on this board this he's a great player who never stops working.

f*** yes!!

 

[Miller Time]

I'm staring to worry we lose him to expansion.

I freaking hope not...

Cost controlled RFA like him is a necessity going forward

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Big goal!!