Player Discussion: Kristian Vesalainen

[nobody imp0rtant]

He would be in the NHL today had he stayed.

My schadenfreude goes to 11.

 

[Whileee]

If KVes was with the Jets this season he would have to protect him in the expansion draft.

 

[Bob E]

If KVes was with the Jets this season he would have to protect him in the expansion draft.

Another reason why I’m ok with him at home in the KHL for this season. Kid will be a solid addition to the Jets and an impact player in his early 20’s. No need to rush him.

 

[FinJetster]

Is that as effective as having a second powerplay that looks completely different?

Honestly, I think anything else would be more effective than what we have now as a PP unit 2.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Honestly, I think anything else would be more effective than what we have now as a PP unit 2.

Hopefully with such a great pp 1 they won't have to use the 2nd.

 

[Board Bard]

Hopefully with such a great pp 1 they won't have to use the 2nd.

Even if it's a great PP1, PP2 is still going to be on for two-thirds of the PPs. Might as well get it right.

 

[Bob E]

So next year:

PP1

Laine, Scheifele, Wheeler, Connor, Buff

PP2

Ehlers, Little, Vesalainen (for Perreault), Morrissey, Trouba (or Roslovic)

Hmmmm.

 

[Psych0dad]

For PP I would eventually want to see him on Wheelers spot. That's also Vesalainen's spot and he has a much better shot than Wheeler. So he would be a threat from there and could keep them honest. They would have to pick from a murderers row of shooters. Right now the threats are Laine and Scheifele. Then we could probably have two good PP units if Wheels was quarterbacking the second one.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Ves hasn't even made the team yet. Can we stop gifting him spots on the pp.

 

[Adam da bomb]

So next year:

PP1

Laine, Scheifele, Wheeler, Connor, Buff

PP2

Ehlers, Little, Vesalainen (for Perreault), Morrissey, Trouba (or Roslovic)

Hmmmm.

I'd give Roslovic Little's powerplay spot to keep Little fresh for 5vs 5 and pk.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

For PP I would eventually want to see him on Wheelers spot. That's also Vesalainen's spot and he has a much better shot than Wheeler. So he would be a threat from there and could keep them honest. They would have to pick from a murderers row of shooters. Right now the threats are Laine and Scheifele. Then we could probably have two good PP units if Wheels was quarterbacking the second one.

Wheeler on PP1 is irreplaceable. You're nuts. Don't touch the Jets #1 PP at all. It is extremely good.

 

[Whileee]

So, a decent start in the KHL... 2g + 1a in 4 games.

 

[Whileee]

Now 2g + 2a in 5 KHL games. He's a really good prospect.

 

[bustamente]

Hope he comes to training camp next year ready to take a roster spot, this year he was given a spot at the start of the year next he year he wont, that being said if he is happy playing over seas and progressing then it's a win win for next year.

 

[nippanappa]

Scored a beauty today. First 5-on-5 goal for him in KHL.

Edit:

 

[sipowicz]

Now 2g + 2a in 5 KHL games. He's a really good prospect.

And Nigel friggin Dawes is the leading scorer in the KHL, what a league!

 

[JetsFan815]

Scored a beauty today. First 5-on-5 goal for him in KHL.

Edit:

If he had stayed with the Moose, he'd guaranteed be up with the Jets right now.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

If he had stayed with the Moose, he'd guaranteed be up with the Jets right now.

Enjoying the fine popcorn up in the press box.

 

[John Agar]

If Ves had stayed with the Moose...

Just think...

Because of team heirarchy... he would be fetching boxes of popcorn....

For Petan...

What a treat...

 

[MardyBum]

If he had stayed with the Moose, he'd guaranteed be up with the Jets right now.

He might, he might not.

Not enough #GRIT for a PoMo fourth line.

 

[Naturaledge]

Kid has a nice shot.

 

[KingBogo]

If he had stayed with the Moose, he'd guaranteed be up with the Jets right now.

You may be right. They sure seemed to want him to be able to take that step. A strong year in the KHL will serve him well.

 

[sipowicz]

You may be right. They sure seemed to want him to be able to take that step. A strong year in the KHL will serve him well.

And a strong year in the AHL like both Morrissey, Connor and Roslo doesn’t mean anything vs the KHL made up with guys no longer good enough for the AHL!

 

[Whileee]

With the expansion draft pushed to 2021, KV in KHL this season helps the Jets.

 

[ffh]

With the expansion draft pushed to 2021, KV in KHL this season helps the Jets.

how so. he would have had 2 years pro hockey if he started this year. he would be exempt.
edit. you are right. draft is 3 years away. maybe he only plays 9 games next year and is still eligible.