Player Discussion: Kristian Vesalainen

[Shaibu]

Ves A Line scored, 3-1 Jokerit,

 

[Kaako Kappo]

 

[Trilliann]

Just scored his 1st goal, on the powerplay.
2nd line & 1st pp, so that's

 

[FinnishSniper]

Shades of Tolvanen-onetimer on that PP Kid will be a stud, imagine the Jets top 9 next year.

 

[Kratti]

Tbh the only way I see Vesalainen playing in the Jets even in the future is if one of the other young guys gets traded for cap reasons. There's just no room unfortunately, and all the vets have NMC's or NTC's (depending on the contract year).

That being said, he hasn't looked out of place in his first KHL game.

 

[Bob E]

Tbh the only way I see Vesalainen playing in the Jets even in the future is if one of the other young guys gets traded for cap reasons. There's just no room unfortunately, and all the vets have NMC's or NTC's (depending on the contract year).

That being said, he hasn't looked out of place in his first KHL game.

Vesalainen should replace Perreault, Petan or Lemieux, players currently in the Jets line up, next year. Maybe even Copp or Tanev.

He would likely start in the top 9, but could move up the lineup with injuries.

He’s cheaper and will be better than many of the players I mentioned, in a short period of time.

 

[Gil Fisher]

He'd be on the 4th line next year. Won't play on the Lowry line and there's too much competition for top 6.

 

[almostawake]

Tbh the only way I see Vesalainen playing in the Jets even in the future is if one of the other young guys gets traded for cap reasons. There's just no room unfortunately, and all the vets have NMC's or NTC's (depending on the contract year).

That being said, he hasn't looked out of place in his first KHL game.

Jets aren't going to be able to keep all current players indefinitely. ELCs are going to be the lifeblood of the Jets going forward. Especially on the wing.

 

[WolfgangPuck]

When I read the translated version from Finnish language website It refers to him as “water” or sometime “submarine”. Anyone who knows Finn explain that?

 

[Lapukka]

When I read the translated version from Finnish language website It refers to him as “water” or sometime “submarine”. Anyone who knows Finn explain that?

...the google (?) translate might think Vesalainen is misspelt. (Vesa)Laine(n) = wave Vedenalainen = submarine Vesi = water

 

[Lempo]

When I read the translated version from Finnish language website It refers to him as “water” or sometime “submarine”. Anyone who knows Finn explain that?

Links to the article please.

There's probably variation in the inflected forms his name is used in the original article and the translator acts up. "Vedenalainen" ('underwater') would be the closest 'real' word. "Vesa" is sapling, "vesi" is water, "-lainen" is a long-form "-nen" referring to him being "of sapling" or somesuch but you won't find the word in a dictionary.

 

[AWSAA]

He'd be on the 4th line next year. Won't play on the Lowry line and there's too much competition for top 6.

Don't see why not. If Lowry's line is going to get big minutes then we should look at upgrading his wings. Starting with Copp.

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

God I wish he played Center(and do so good and effectively), we really don’t need a Left Wing(or Right Wing with Wheelers extension) and this kid has Star potential...

 

[MardyBum]

God I wish he played Center(and do so good and effectively), we really don’t need a Left Wing(or Right Wing with Wheelers extension) and this kid has Star potential...

We might. Frenchy is likely gone this offseason.

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

We might. Frenchy is likely gone this offseason.

Vesalainen had one of the best U19 Liiga seasons ever, he was at a PPG in the AHL(sample size of less than 10 games though), he has allot more potential that being a 4th liner gather 12~ minutes per game his entire career. But that’s just my opinion.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

This kid can also be a valuable trade piece if we want to solve some D problems

 

[Heldig]

I like the idea of having a more talented third line (since Maurice does not play the 4th line anyway).

Vesalainen - Lowry - Roslovic

 

[Bob E]

I like the idea of having a more talented third line (since Maurice does not play the 4th line anyway).

Vesalainen - Lowry - Roslovic

I like this as well.

KV and Roslo are strong defensively and can contribute offensively. With the speed of these two young players, they would be able to shut down any line and not be a black hole offensively.

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Offers a very formidable top 9.

With some combination of Copp, Petan, Appleton and Lemieux being an inexpensive 4th line.

I like having a more productive 4th line too, and would add a cheap effective vet over some of the options on 4th line.

I also think Gustafson can be a decent 4th line C, that wins face offs and kills penalties. I agree, with Maurice’s tendencies, a 4th line likely wouldn’t get much ice time anyway.

 

[Crocket]

As long as KV is playing at a high level somewhere, with lots of ice time, that's good. Niku is way better off on the Moose, because he is first or second in line to play when he gets called up; KV probably is 3rd or 4th in line. I'd rather see him on the Moose, just for comparison sake, but it doesn't really matter at this point, he wasn't going to play in the NHL this year.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Power move by Vesalainen results into a goal....that was disallowed...nice move anyways. Vesalainen looks very good out there, better than anyone else on his line in my opinion.

 

[nippanappa]

First game for Vesalainen in Jokerit that I was able to watch today and he was alright, nothing too special but certainly did some right things and looked comfortable out there. Set up his linemate with a great crisp pass in the first that almost resulted to a goal, shot some heavy shots in the powerplay and made a great power move that resulted to a rebound goal (ended up being disallowed due to goalie interference)

I'd say he played the game like was expected. Strong on the boards, good with the puck. Hopefully he gets a shot with PP1. Jokerit had 1.30 on 5-on-3 powerplay but Vesalainen wasn't on the ice.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

First game for Vesalainen in Jokerit that I was able to watch today and he was alright, nothing too special but certainly did some right things and looked comfortable out there. Set up his linemate with a great crisp pass in the first that almost resulted to a goal, shot some heavy shots in the powerplay and made a great power move that resulted to a rebound goal (ended up being disallowed due to goalie interference)

I'd say he played the game like was expected. Strong on the boards, good with the puck. Hopefully he gets a shot with PP1. Jokerit had 1.30 on 5-on-3 powerplay but Vesalainen wasn't on the ice.

I kinda hate how Jokerit are rolling 4 lines right now and Vesalainen is getting like 13 mins of icetime. It will get higher with time, but it's annoying.

 

[pucka lucka]

Vesalainen had one of the best U19 Liiga seasons ever, he was at a PPG in the AHL(sample size of less than 10 games though), he has allot more potential that being a 4th liner gather 12~ minutes per game his entire career. But that’s just my opinion.

his points in the AHL are a little deceiving. he got his first 4 points by being right place right time. he wasnt dominant by any stretch

 

[garret9]

Don't see why not. If Lowry's line is going to get big minutes then we should look at upgrading his wings. Starting with Copp.

You're starting with the wrong winger.

 

[Whileee]

You're starting with the wrong winger.

Copp continues to be underrated. Tanev is flashier, but Copp is the more solid player.