Player Discussion Artturi Lehkonen Part 2

[admiralcadillac]

Did Lehkonen just never learned how to use his shot to be efficient in the NHL? Because some of his goals are beauties, and you see that there is a shot to be found. But NHL players don't score on "clean", regular, precise shots, they need more than that and it seems like Lehk is missing "that".

I wonder how long he has left in Montreal

A long time if he's willing to accept a permanent third line checking role and the money associated with it.

 

[sergejean]

I am a fan of Lehkonen and I see him as a responsible 2-way versatile winger and penalty killer. I compare him with Calle Jarnkrok in Nashville and I'd gladly offer him a long term contract (6 years @ 3.5M) for him to remain with us long term.

 

[Archijerej]

But NHL players don't score on "clean", regular, precise shots, they need more than that and it seems like Lehk is missing "that".

What? Most of his goals are greasy goals from around the net.

I wonder how long he has left in Montreal

Long.

 

[GammaAway]

Long.

I think and hope so too, but he strikes me as a player who, with puck luck, could pull off a Pageau-esque (or Martin Lapointe-esque) season in a contract year and price himself out. There would be a few teams willing to pay 5/year for a say 20-20 two way player.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Artturi Lehkonen Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Jonathan Drouin Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Drouin rookie season is more relevant than prime Lekhonen
Move on with those stupid advanced stats

Those aren't advanced stats. They're pure output at evenstrenght.

The poster also ommited to put their respective GA/60, which Lekhonen dominates Drouin and it's not even funny.

 

[abo9]

He's an excellent 3rd liner and penalty killer on a cheap contract who gets 25-30 points a year, why get rid of him?

I'm not saying to get rid of him, but a lot of 3rd liners do move around. Especially if he gets bested by other players and gets pushed to the 4th.

His contract will also expire lol. I'm not expecting a huge increase, but the guys might want to test UFA (and that's a personal decision that we can't predict).

 

[abo9]

What? Most of his goals are greasy goals from around the net.

He does have a good shot though. It always striked me weird that he can't seem to be able to use it more

 

[Vachon23]

I'm not saying to get rid of him, but a lot of 3rd liners do move around. Especially if he gets bested by other players and gets pushed to the 4th.

His contract will also expire lol. I'm not expecting a huge increase, but the guys might want to test UFA (and that's a personal decision that we can't predict).

if there is 3rd liner that I want to keep it's him. Trade the others

 

[schnapshot]

He does have a good shot though. It always striked me weird that he can't seem to be able to use it more

He can't aim for sh*t, that's his problem.

 

[Rapala]

Another dumb penalty isn't going to cut it.

 

[Vachon23]

He is a stud on PK

 

[angusyoung]

He is a stud on PK

Hard worker,nice snipe!

 

[Draft]

I want him next to Kotkaniemi or even Danault. He's got game, just need to find a way to foster the offensive parts.

 

[angusyoung]

I want him next to Kotkaniemi or even Danault. He's got game, just need to find a way to foster the offensive parts.

The line with KK could use a bit of speed.

 

[Draft]

The line with KK could use a bit of speed.

It could definitely use a lot less slow. Not enough time or space for any of them to play their best hockey.

 

[Archijerej]

My boy Arthur is just a beauty of a player. Soon to replace Armia on Kotkaniemis' line I hope.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

He does have a good shot! And usually plays better when he’s with more skilled guys . He definitely is a frustrating player to watch sometimes though.

 

[Et le But]

I still find it disappointing he never has shown more offensive upside in the NHL, he has a good shot and that was his calling card as a prospect.

He's off to a good start and it would be nice to see that shot a little more, as his defensive and neutral zone game is consistently good.

 

[Deebs]

I still find it disappointing he never has shown more offensive upside in the NHL, he has a good shot and that was his calling card as a prospect.

He's off to a good start and it would be nice to see that shot a little more, as his defensive and neutral zone game is consistently good.

Not every player can rack up big points. He knows his role and plays it very well, while having a very team friendly contract. Ideal bottom 6 player

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I still find it disappointing he never has shown more offensive upside in the NHL, he has a good shot and that was his calling card as a prospect.

He's off to a good start and it would be nice to see that shot a little more, as his defensive and neutral zone game is consistently good.

I still think he'll hit 20-25 goals at least one season, if not more. He seems a bit more confident this year, but that might only be the lesser opposition he's been facing.

 

[Redux91]

The Forechecking Demon

Even with all the "snakebites" the last 2 years...its just so damn hard not to like this guy.. what a big goal last night

Deserves more than the 4th line at the very least

 

[DAChampion]

How the tables have turned, there was much criticism of Lehkonen a few months back.

 

[The Great Weal]

How the tables have turned, there was much criticism of Lehkonen a few months back.

Don't think anyone is complaining with him as a 4th liner.

 

[TannedBum]

I still think he'll hit 20-25 goals at least one season, if not more.

Or more ? Jesus Christ. He will never ever hit the fluke season(18 goals) numbers again. Watch the replay of those 18 goals. The amount of goalie brainfarts and lucky breaks.. Wow. Same thing happened with Anderson with his best season. Half of the goals was empty netters and ridiculous mistakes by goalie. Lehkonen is basically smaller Anderson. Good straight line speed, no hands, no offensive talent whatsoever. Anderson on PP and his close control has been laughable to watch.

 

[Doc5]

Or more ? Jesus Christ. He will never ever hit the fluke season(18 goals) numbers again. Watch the replay of those 18 goals. The amount of goalie brainfarts and lucky breaks.. Wow. Same thing happened with Anderson with his best season. Half of the goals was empty netters and ridiculous mistakes by goalie. Lehkonen is basically smaller Anderson. Good straight line speed, no hands, no offensive talent whatsoever. Anderson on PP and his close control has been laughable to watch.

The way I interpreted the if not more was 1 or more seasons of 20-25 goals. If that’s what he meant, then I agree with that too. He’s technically entering his prime years now.

Also, Lehkonen is a smaller Anderson? Jesus Christ indeed.