News Article: Joe Veleno

[Christien]

That edgework...

 

[Mijatovic]

Shame about the pass after all that

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

I thought Veleno had a solid game on a line that just... never really got it together. I'm hoping they mix the lines up a bit for next time.

 

[lhsgolf19]

Welcome Back Joe... 3 Assists Tonight (+3) in a 6-0 Win for Drummondville

Make that 34 Points in his last 10 Games (Now has 57 Points in 29 Games... Not Bad)

 

[Reddwit]

Pointless to consider his WJC showing. He was getting ~6 minutes a game. Good to see it didn’t shake him.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Pointless to consider his WJC showing. He was getting ~6 minutes a game. Good to see it didn’t shake him.

He had some games where he looked really good in the shifts he got, especially against the Czechs. But it just never got him anywhere. His coach wasn't going to give him more time.

But in a way, we should feel vindicated. Canada needed more scoring, and IMO Veleno could have given it to them. It was worthy of a shot, at the least. And they didn't even bother to try. They deserved to lose. Thankfully it seems pretty likely there will be a new coach next year.

 

[Larkin2AA]

Pointless to consider his WJC showing. He was getting ~6 minutes a game. Good to see it didn’t shake him.

Throw another bag of chips on his shoulders.

 

[lhsgolf19]

Scored his 6th SHG of the season, 23rd Overall, today in an 8-5 Win, did have 8 SOG... Was also +3 and the 3rd Star.

Only 1 point today, trade him lol

 

[TatarTangle]

He can't get to Grand Rapids soon enough

 

[lilidk]

He can't get to Grand Rapids soon enough

his birthday January 13 . Can he be eligible for GR. Have him with Zadina would be sweet.

 

[TatarTangle]

his birthday January 13 . Can he be eligible for GR. Have him with Zadina would be sweet.

Yea, 18 is the eligible age. It would be sweet, he has the size

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Veleno isn't eligible to go to Grand Rapids until next year guys/gals. He has to complete four CHL seasons to gain eligibility I believe.

 

[HIFE]

He had some games where he looked really good in the shifts he got, especially against the Czechs. But it just never got him anywhere. His coach wasn't going to give him more time.

But in a way, we should feel vindicated. Canada needed more scoring, and IMO Veleno could have given it to them. It was worthy of a shot, at the least. And they didn't even bother to try. They deserved to lose. Thankfully it seems pretty likely there will be a new coach next year.

I agree with a lot of your assessment FKH. I saw 3 Canada games and thought Veleno, in the few shifts he got, made an impact almost every time. Dogged forechecking and several good passes along with a few scoring chances. A couple times he turned on the afterburners and wow, speed and skating are not an issue at all. I'm sure he'll play a much bigger role next year.

 

[Tutu to]

Considering he was played out of position and had limited ice time I thought he was very good. Getting him so late in the first round was a steal imo. He does however lack a bit of finishing.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Yea, 18 is the eligible age. It would be sweet, he has the size

wrong

 

[Tatar Shots]

wrong

No, it’s right.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

No, it’s right.

On can not come over mid season from the CHL because they turn 18

 

[TCNorthstars]

On can not come over mid season from the CHL because they turn 18

But one can play in the AHL at 18 so he is not wrong.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

But one can play in the AHL at 18 so he is not wrong.

Ya but it is not the eligible age for CHL players.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

But one can play in the AHL at 18 so he is not wrong.

These are rare situations with foreign players, like Zadina, who was on loan.

Veleno cannot play in the AHL this year.

 

[FireBird71]

These are rare situations with foreign players, like Zadina, who was on loan.

Veleno cannot play in the AHL this year.

He can once his season is over

 

[Frk It]

He can once his season is over

True, but I’m thinking it’s pretty likely Drummondville will be playing longer than GR...?

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Looking at how the rest of the draft is producing, I think it’s safe to say he easily breaks into the top 15 if there was a redraft today. Maybe even in the 9-11 range. I’m not sure if I’d have him over Hayton (50/50 at this point), but I know with 100% certainty I’d pick him over players like Foudy, O’Brian, and Wahlstrom

 

[J15]

Looking at how the rest of the draft is producing, I think it’s safe to say he easily breaks into the top 15 if there was a redraft today. Maybe even in the 9-11 range. I’m not sure if I’d have him over Hayton (50/50 at this point), but I know with 100% certainty I’d pick him over players like Foudy, O’Brian, and Wahlstrom

Curious to get your opinion. If Veleno has risen to the 9-11 spot and Zadina likely falling a few positions, do you think it's possible that Veleno would go before Zadina in a redraft today?

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Curious to get your opinion. If Veleno has risen to the 9-11 spot and Zadina likely falling a few positions, do you think it's possible that Veleno would go before Zadina in a redraft today?

Possible? Yes.

Likely? No. I think most still take Zadina due to what is seemingly a higher ceiling, however I could see a team rationalizing Veleno to fill a organizational need opposed to taking the BPA.