Prospect Info: Arttu Ruotsalainen

[member 311261]

Sign him but don't too excited? How about that?

Precisely.

 

[Icejoker]

an interesting thing his team lost in qvarterfinals in the PO, 4-0 2 games to OT. in 2 games Ruotsalainen has the highest TOI on the ice its quite unusual that a forward has that.

 

[Buffaloed]

The Sabres can't help but notice him if they're keeping an eye on Laaksonen.
Ilves Tampere 2018-19 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com

Ilves
Undrafted 20-year-old Arttu Ruotsalainen has been one of the best centres in the entire Liiga. So far, he has six goals and a total of 12 points in the first 11 games. He plays in every situation of Ilves and has recorded a 53.4 Corsi for percentage. He might very well get signed by an NHL organisation next summer.
Oskari Laaksonen (Buffalo Sabres’ third-round selection in 2017) has had an excellent start to his season with the team, as he already put up six points in the first 11 games. Laaksonen has good skating and intriguing offensive skill set. He has already shown that he can quarterback a power play and produce as a defenceman. Sabres must be very pleased with Laaksonen’s development so far.
Liiga Report – The Rundown

 

[Buffaloed]

an interesting thing his team lost in qvarterfinals in the PO, 4-0 2 games to OT. in 2 games Ruotsalainen has the highest TOI on the ice its quite unusual that a forward has that.

Apparently he's proven the urban legend that it's never too late to improve one's skating.

 

[allsilverdreams]

Get Er done already.

 

[Chainshot]

Get Er done already.

If it will follow the Pilut timeline, he'll be signed after the WC's.

 

[Dex]

The Sabres can't help but notice him if they're keeping an eye on Laaksonen.
Ilves Tampere 2018-19 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com

Hey - a Matt Generous sighting! I had no idea!!

Seems to have carved out a pretty nice career.

 

[missingmika]

The Sabres can't help but notice him if they're keeping an eye on Laaksonen.
Ilves Tampere 2018-19 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com

What's the NHL translation factor for Corsi?

 

[brian_griffin]

Hey - a Matt Generous sighting! I had no idea!!

Seems to have carved out a pretty nice career.

And Cam Barker. I can't remember if he got his name on the Hawks Cup or not - he was traded mid-season but played in enough games to be eligible.

 

[Jim Bob]

I think it is safe to say that Jhonas Enroth would approve of this signing were it to happen.

 

[Zman5778]

So how do you pronounce this guy's last name? Root-sa-lai-nen?

 

[TehDoak]

So how do you pronounce this guy's last name? Root-sa-lai-nen?

Root-sa...Ruot-sa-la--Roocha----Rochester Depth Player.

 

[Sabre the Win]

Root-sa...Ruot-sa-la--Roocha----Rochester Depth Player.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Rooster-lane

Just getting you ready for Rayzor.

 

[Buffaloed]

So how do you pronounce this guy's last name? Root-sa-lai-nen?

I don't know. Sometimes the spelling of Finnish names has nothing to do with the pronunciation. For example, Ristolainen is frequently pronounced Dumbass.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

Root-sa...Ruot-sa-la--Roocha----Rochester Depth Player.

 

[Chainshot]

I think it is safe to say that Jhonas Enroth would approve of this signing were it to happen.

The Sabres need more than one hobbit to skate the ring into Mordor.

 

[Sabre the Win]

The Sabres need more than one hobbit to skate the ring into Mordor.

The Sabres themselves should be thrown into the fire and we just keep the ring since we will get more from the ring.

 

[Ace]

What's the NHL translation factor for Corsi?

Depends if you have to play with Ristolainen

 

[king89]

You can't go wrong with this kid i promise you all.

 

[Chainshot]

You can't go wrong with this kid i promise you all.

I hope it proves true. The Sabres need more sisu.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I'm Feeling Lazy On Sunday Question:

When would he be eligible to sign a contract with Buffalo? I'm assuming it's either July 1, or whenever his team's season ends.

 

[Chainshot]

I'm Feeling Lazy On Sunday Question:

When would he be eligible to sign a contract with Buffalo? I'm assuming it's either July 1, or whenever his team's season ends.

Probably upon completion of his participation at the WC's.

 

[dotcommunism]

He's eligible to sign, from an NHL perspective, any time through June 1st. After June 1st, he wouldn't be able to sign until July 1st. As far as any non-NHL commitments go, I'm not sure anything else would preclude him from signing an NHL ELC at this time as the Finnish season is (almost) over. If he's taking part in the World Championships, then it wouldn't be a surprise if he waits until after to sign, but again I'm not sure there's anything that would prevent it from happening before then.

 

[Icejoker]

When Finland beat Russia in the Czeck turnament before WC , Ruotsalainen was their 1C, Russia first line Gusev,Malkin,Kucherov second Ovetchin, Kutznetsov, Dadonov.