LD Olli Juolevi - TPS, Liiga (2016, 5th, VAN)
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Could be loaned to Mestis or maybe somewhere like Blues if Jokerit thinks they can get a KHL season out of him before he goes to North America. I know they had some loan deals with Sport this season, so there's a precedent.
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Really good size for a 16 year old dman and putting up a nice amount of points.
How is his skating?
How is his skating?
Haven't seen him a whole lot but seemed like a good skater with great puck handling ability and great passing skills. Very similar to that another Olli.
Tops the icetime in jr.a liiga averaging 28.33 minutes per game. 2nd in defensman scoring with 5+20 only behind Veeti Vainio
http://www.leijonat.fi/uutiset/tuoreimmat/item/11866-nuorten-sm-nain-tahkoaa-minuutteja-syyskauden-peliaikaykkonen.html
http://www.leijonat.fi/uutiset/tuoreimmat/item/11866-nuorten-sm-nain-tahkoaa-minuutteja-syyskauden-peliaikaykkonen.html
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Juolevi looked like the complete defenseman when I saw Jokerit playing. Great passer, calm in every situation, high-level hockey IQ and awareness in all three zones. The kid can really shoot the puck and has the size and physique to compete against much older players in the defensive zone. 1st round material in my opinion.
FinPanda
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Why is the A-junior league always said to be U20 league, while it is actually U22 league, with a lot of 20 year old guys in the league..
I hope they loan him to some liiga club next year.
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I agree with this. I've seen him play a couple of times "live" and watched all of the U18 games played in the Czech tournament. His skating looks effortless and he's quite good with the puck. He has more in common with Olli Määttä than just his first name, they have some similarities in their playing styles. I'm not sure how high Juolevi will be drafted, but he is 1st round material definitely. He needs to gain weight and get more physical in the defensive zone, but that is to expected since he is still very young.
It will be intresting to see where he will play next season. Jr. A isn't the right place for him anymore, but neither is KHL. He needs to go to another team next season where he can at least play some games in Liiga. HIFK or Blues are the first ones to come in mind for obvious reasons. Not sure how "team loyal" Juolevi is and would he even consider playing for HIFK, but I think Törmänen would be a good coach for him.
This loyalty thing is just something created by the fans. Players will pick the team that is best for their development.
This is probably true. Nowadays changing from Jokerit to HIFK and vice versa doesn't seem to be an issue for the younger players. Does anyone know what kind of contract Juolevi has with Jokerit? I would guess he only has a junior contract, meaning he can transfer to another team if he wants.
I think Juolevi would already have moved to another Finnish club if that was his plan for next season.
My guess is CHL. Worked well for Määttä and Honka too.
My guess is CHL. Worked well for Määttä and Honka too.
Juolevi, Välimäki, Vaakanainen, Vainio, Niemeläinen.. I like what I'm seeing.
As for Juolevi, I see him as a potential top15 pick for the 2016 draft. Pretty much in the same mold as Määttä, maybe with a bit more offensive capabilities (because of the skating), but less overall play.
As for Juolevi, I see him as a potential top15 pick for the 2016 draft. Pretty much in the same mold as Määttä, maybe with a bit more offensive capabilities (because of the skating), but less overall play.
I haven't seen him or Vaakanainen play, so I have to ask if there's any base for Lehterä's comments about Vaakanainen being the best Finnish d-prospects ever. Vaakanainen is born literally on 1.1.1999, Juolevi is only half a year older. Juolevi has 20 points in A-SM liiga, while Vaakanainen has 12 (about the same amount of games played). Juolevi is also 4 cm taller. Is Juolevi the leading defender for his team, while Vaakanainen is slotted behind older players? I know Blues has strong junior teams, don't know about Jokerit's depth though. Is it realistic to say either one of them is one of the best Finnish defensive prospects ever?
He was rewarded with best defenseman and rookie trophy in finnish U20 league. Being 16 year old that is pretty impressive. I have watched him all year and i think that he is very high end prospect. Has all the tools to be really really good player. I like him more than Ristolainen for example. One prospect to watch for 2016 draft for sure.
Juolevi did not play in Jokerit A Jrs. playoff game against Blues on Sunday. It was reported he has a lower-body injury. Does anybody have any info about the injury? Hopefully he will be able to play in the U18 WJC in April. If the injury is not serious, Juolevi can continue his season with Jokerit B Jrs. as Jokerit A lost in the playoffs to Blues. Jokerit B faces JYP in the playoffs, and lead 2-1 after three games.
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Is he expected to make the team, or was this just done so that they can recall him in case there's some injuries?
No idea. Could be that he will play in OHL/WHL/Liiga/Mestis next year and Jokerit just holds his KHL rights this way.
I don't see why he would stay in A-Juniors.
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