Prospect Info: At 24th Overall the Jets Select Kristian Vesalainen

[Kaako Kappo]

Any word on how he’s doing today?

In my opinion his line has been the best line for Karpat today. Too bad they're losing 3-1. No points for Vesalainen so far.

 

[Garbox]

Any word on how he’s doing today?

I think he wasn't bad, just that Ässät was able to take a step forward and really took most time and space off from Kärpät. Let off the gas pedal and the game was close in the end. Vesalainen might have been a bit lonely rider on his line because it was a lot more physical game and his linemates (especially his center Kupari) aren't physically as ready as him.

 

[42]

Word is he'll be signing his ELC as soon as Karpat is done.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Word is he'll be signing his ELC as soon as Karpat is done.

Is this something new? Previous reports were he would sign in the summer

 

[42]

Is this something new? Previous reports were he would sign in the summer

I read about it yesterday. The source didn't have a link with authoritative confirmation. It had to say this:

"
It’s been announced that Winnipeg’s 2017 first round pick, Kristian Vesalainen will be signing an entry-level contract at the completion of his season with Kärpät in the Finnish Liiga.
The 18-year-old has been all kinds of impressive as a draft-plus one player playing in a top pro league. He finished 17th in league scoring with 22 goals and 43 points in 49 games played – the former total ranking sixth in the league.
That point mark is the fourth best U19 season in Liiga history trailing only Teemu Pulkkinen (54 points), Sasha Barkov (48 points) and Sebastian Aho (45 points).
Vesalainen is a terror from the circles down and can unleash his wicked shot with precision during both even-strength play and on the man-advantage.
Cracking the Jets’ roster will be trying as Winnipeg boasts some arguably the youngest, most talented and deepest winger crops in the NHL so don’t be surprised or discouraged when he begins his North American career in the AHL."

 

[Aavco Cup]

If he does then perhaps he could still join the Moose for the playoffs

 

[sipowicz]

If he does then perhaps he could still join the Moose for the playoffs

Getting him a taste of the North American game would be great!

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Getting him a taste of the North American game would be great!

You have your list of complaints ready for Vesalainen already, sip?

 

[sipowicz]

You have your list of complaints ready for Vesalainen already, sip?

Well he should shorten his name...... go with just Vesa!

 

[Romang67]

Well he should shorten his name...... go with just Vesa!

Why not Lainen?

 

[Lempo]

Well he should shorten his name...... go with just Vesa!

"Heimo and Rape! Our American guest is feeling a bit shy... go chat him up!"

 

[sipowicz]

Why not Lainen?

L2, Laine 2.0, Third Finn, Vesa'l, Lainen, Laine-N, L2C2....

 

[Adam da bomb]

So Mortimer should we trade him off to Calgary to get defensive prospects?

 

[kittiecarlyle]

If he does then perhaps he could still join the Moose for the playoffs

That scenario has been reported for a while, it seems it isn't totally clear or set in stone though

 

[Trilliann]

Aaagh Kristian, stop scoring goals against my team, pretty please

 

[nobody important]

L2, Laine 2.0, Third Finn, Vesa'l, Lainen, Laine-N, L2C2....

Don't forget O'Vesalainen.

 

[MardyBum]

Beauty spin around shot coming out from behind the net.

 

[Aavco Cup]

That scenario has been reported for a while, it seems it isn't totally clear or set in stone though

Not sure it's been "reported" It has been speculated about though.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

The goal.

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

The goal.

Nice!

A friend of a friend, scouts for another team, watched him live just recently, said he played off the charts. His words “Another home run pick for the Jets”.

 

[McDLT]

Well he should shorten his name...... go with just Vesa!

I'm telling you guys.... Chris Vaseline. It's much easier to say for us Canadians.

 

[Bob E]

The goal.

His confidence must be at an all time high for him now. Good to see.

 

[McDLT]

The goal.

I really want to go to Finland one winter just to watch a bunch of Liiga games. It looks super rowdy and awesome. I really like how the players all look like Nascar drivers, and the fact that I have no clue what the play-by-play guy is saying somehow makes it even more exciting.

 

[SoCalJetsFan]

If he joins the Moose does he become next years farmleaguer enjoying the highlife? Somehow I doubt the professor ever makes the same accusation with him.

Would be great to see him in a playoff run with the Moose.

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

Could he hypothetically be used by the Jets, in playoffs this season, if he signs after his season finishes?

He looks very much like an NHL player to me.