Prospect Info: Jets Prospects

[ps241]

Johannesson is injured and likely wouldn't be a part of the U20s

that’s too bad.

 

[snowkiddin]

Johannesson is injured and likely wouldn't be a part of the U20s

Did he have a real shot at making it anyway?

 

[brendan smith]

Since last year, Heinola has almost doubled his production in half the amount of games played.

2019/2020: 7pts in 30 games
2020/2021: 12pts in 15 games

Ville Heinola Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Since last year, Heinola has almost doubled his production in half the amount of games played.

2019/2020: 7pts in 30 games
2020/2021: 12pts in 15 games

Ville Heinola Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

So nearly quadrupled.

 

[Whileee]

 

[Krauser]

Heinola scores his 1st goal of the year, stretching his points streak to 4 games (1+7 in that span).

He’s now 4th in Liiga in points scoring for defencemen, with 13 points in 16 games.

 

[Atoyot]

Heinola scores his 1st goal of the year, stretching his points streak to 4 games (1+7 in that span).

He’s now 4th in Liiga in points scoring for defencemen, with 13 points in 16 games.

He also didn't score a goal in Liiga last year. Last goal he scored was in a Jets' uniform.

 

[surixon]

I dont think Heinola will ever be much of a goal threat. Its his vision and playmaking where he excels offensively.

 

[JetsUK]

He also didn't score a goal in Liiga last year. Last goal he scored was in a Jets' uniform.

Yep. But where there's a Ville there's a way.

Great to see him hitting his stride after last year's stop/start up-and-down stretch once he was sent back to Liga.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[surixon]

Oh no. Hopefully it isn't too serious.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

He also didn't score a goal in Liiga last year. Last goal he scored was in a Jets' uniform.

About time he finally scored a goal.

 

[Atoyot]

71.6 mph. Not a howitzer but a sneaky shot that's hard to read and great screen in front. Can't tell if it tipped off the defensemen or not.

 

[mazmin]

Oh my god! that looks really bad. Hoping it doesn’t end the career early.

edit: I see there’s a thread about this now. Mod feel free to delete

 

[HannuJ]

Berdin is in the doghouse. hasn't dressed for...2 weeks?

 

[Atoyot]

Berdin is in the doghouse. hasn't dressed for...2 weeks?

Could be injured?

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Yep. But where there's a Ville there's a way.

 

[buggs]

Yore just jelly you didn't post it first.

 

[Krauser]

Heinola with an assist here...



...extends his point scoring streak to 5 games (1+8 for 9 points over that span). He now has 14 points in 17 games, tied for 22nd in scoring in Liiga, and tied for 2nd in scoring among defencemen.

 

[Weezeric]

Heinola becoming Heiskanen lite would be huge for this team

 

[Whileee]

Heinola with an assist here...



...extends his point scoring streak to 5 games (1+8 for 9 points over that span). He now has 14 points in 17 games, tied for 22nd in scoring in Liiga, and tied for 2nd in scoring among defencemen.

A couple of really good things about this play: 1) terrific mobility with the puck, keeping his head up as he moved quickly backwards along the line; 2) he saw the play developing and deliberately looked off the defenders while his D partner moved into position. By keeping his head / eyes focused on the net, it froze the defenders who expected him to make a shot attempt creating room for his D partner, and then when his D partner was open he fed him a perfect pass. Those are the kinds of attributes that are hard to teach. When Heinola has more strength / speed, I think he could be a very effective puck-moving D that creates a lot of offensive plays once the team is in the offensive zone.

By the way, Heinola is now tied for 2nd in points for Liiga D, and top-10 in CF%. By my rough calculations, he is leading the Liiga D in even-strength points / 60 (ahead of Valimaki, among others).

 

[Buffdog]

Was that off a face off? Almost looked like a set play

 

[Whileee]

Nice article about Vesalainen in the WFP today (paywall - Vesalainen not fooling around). Basic messages:

• KV is focused on playing a style that will be successful in the NHL,
• knows that he needs to earn a spot on a roster deep with wing talent,
• has been working very hard in the off-season
• really liked Vincent as a coach, and appreciated how he communicated with KV

"It was a rocky start last year but when the games went on I played better and got a little bit more comfortable in the game, on the North American game. (Moose head coach) Pascal (Vincent) is great, I like him a lot. We had a couple of good, long talks. We talked about everything, hockey and life. That’s the one thing he does, gives you some reassurance.

"I feel like when you talk to your coach, you get more comfortable on the ice when you have that bond. That’s a big key, for sure."

"When you’re a young guy, you expect a lot from yourself. You expect to go to the NHL and play right away. Obviously, that’s not how it goes all the time but I didn’t maybe realize that at first," he said. "Now, after a few years, I realize that you have to put in the work every day. You can’t just do it with your talents. If you are working hard and you’re good enough, you’ll get the call. You try every shift and play good, so that somebody can see that you’re an NHL player.

"That’s been my main goal since I got drafted. But every year you learn a little bit more about yourself, what you have to improve on. So, I think I’ve worked hard this summer and now on the ice, and I’m excited for training camp."

 

[KingBogo]

Nice article about Vesalainen in the WFP today (paywall - Vesalainen not fooling around). Basic messages:

• KV is focused on playing a style that will be successful in the NHL,
• knows that he needs to earn a spot on a roster deep with wing talent,
• has been working very hard in the off-season
• really liked Vincent as a coach, and appreciated how he communicated with KV

Really good on Vincent. Love having a coach like that working with the young guys on the Moose.