LW Kristian Vesalainen (2017, 24th, WPG)

[FinPanda]

Links?

http://jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/jukka-tiilikainen-krisu-on-ihan-eläin-treenaamaan/176965 and http://jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/sh...äjä-ponnistaa-frölundan-tähtitehtaasta/176964.

Both in Finnish.

 

[YARR123]

http://jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/jukka-tiilikainen-krisu-on-ihan-eläin-treenaamaan/176965 and http://jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/sh...äjä-ponnistaa-frölundan-tähtitehtaasta/176964.

Both in Finnish.

 

[Jussi]

http://jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/jukka-tiilikainen-krisu-on-ihan-eläin-treenaamaan/176965 and http://jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/sh...äjä-ponnistaa-frölundan-tähtitehtaasta/176964.

Both in Finnish.

He was also interviewed via phone during yesterday's Liiga round at Yle Puhe. I think you can still find it at Yle Puhe site or Yle Areena. IIRC, it took place during the first intermission.

 

[FinPanda]

Yeah I listened that yesterday. Good interview that too.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

http://yle.fi/urheilu/16-vuotias_su...nnalle_ruotsissa_-_en_osannut_odottaa/8718396

 

[Esko6]

It seems that he has a solid place in Frölunda at age 16 and is playing in the playoffs. If they like him that much, he must be a very high level prospect.

 

[teravaineSAROS]

It seems that he has a solid place in Frölunda at age 16 and is playing in the playoffs. If they like him that much, he must be a very high level prospect.

hes playing for frölunda in the SHL playoffs???

 

[HockeyHistorian]

hes playing for frölunda in the SHL playoffs???

Indeed he is. Had one hit and one shot on goal in just under 9 minutes of ice time yesterday.

 

[Aahlstroem]

He was put on a line with Andreas Johnson and Johan Sundström when Spencer Abbott got injured. Now when Abbott is back the coaching staff decided not to remove Vesalainen but to move Abbott to another line, so yeah they like him a lot.

 

[perstakli]

He was put on a line with Andreas Johnson and Johan Sundström when Spencer Abbott got injured. Now when Abbott is back the coaching staff decided not to remove Vesalainen but to move Abbott to another line, so yeah they like him a lot.

It's a bit difficult to notice this kid from this side of the Bothnia, but he certainly seems to be making waves - Thanks a lot for the update!

It'll be interesting to see how his next season comes together. Do you think there's potential for him to be penciled in to the top 6 when the puck drops next fall or will it be too much of a risk for the management to trust a 17-year old with that at this point?

 

[Aahlstroem]

It's a bit difficult to notice this kid from this side of the Bothnia, but he certainly seems to be making waves - Thanks a lot for the update!

It'll be interesting to see how his next season comes together. Do you think there's potential for him to be penciled in to the top 6 when the puck drops next fall or will it be too much of a risk for the management to trust a 17-year old with that at this point?

I'd guess that it would be too much of a risk even for Roger Rönnberg, but you never know. Three of our top 6 forwards might leave after the season. Johnson will leave for Toronto and Lasch's and Abbott's contracts are expiring. There could be some spots up for grabs.

 

[JJTT]

Joining the Finnish U18 team tomorrow per his agent.

 

[Brooklanders*]

Height: 6'3
Weight: 203
Birthdata: 1999-06-01
Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=222125

Though he deserved a thread as he is likely playing his first SHL game today as 16 year old. 14 points in 14 games in SuperElit this year.

It's time to tank.

So many talented Fins to choose from.

Kid has elite talent at such a young age.
The Finnish invasion is coming soon!!!

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

I still don't get it how and why HIFK let this kid go to Frölunda.
They should have been even try to keep him in HIFK.

 

[IceHockeyDude]

I still don't get it how and why HIFK let this kid go to Frölunda.
They should have been even try to keep him in HIFK.

Im sure they tried but Frölunda has better resources for junior development.

 

[QnebO]

Vesalainens production in super elit as 16 year old is really good. Many might mistakenly compare the points to A-SM-Liiga, but they say Swedish Junior series is tougher. It is a solid choise to stay in the junior series bit longer in Sweden. The difference between FEL u20 and SEL u20 is real based on what I have read, while the difference between SEL and FEL main lagues is more narrow. Or then I'm overrating SEL u20 because I'm pumped, either way. For what I know for sure, SuperElit succes and Elitserien responsibilities at that age is promising anyway.

 

[TheFeistyFinn]

kid has been solid. 2+2 in 2 games.

 

[jalperi]

Vesalainen have already two championships for this season

 

[Needles]

Any news where he is going to play next season? Frölunda or CHL?

 

[JJTT]

Any news where he is going to play next season? Frölunda or CHL?

He developed really well in Sweden. I don't see any reason why he should leave for North America.

 

[jalperi]

Vesalainen got four gold on this season (SHL,CHL, U18 Worlds and Swedens Championships)

Edit: Actually i have to ask how many players have achieved same? (four gold on one season)

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Is Vesalainen likely to make next year WJC team?

 

[FinPanda]

Is Vesalainen likely to make next year WJC team?

I think he is nearly a lock for that team. Atm I feel he is a 100% lock.

 

[tjziel]

I think he is nearly a lock for that team. Atm I feel he is a 100% lock.

Any chance he comes over to the CHL to play Major Junior??

 

[HockeyHistorian]

Any chance he comes over to the CHL to play Major Junior??

Not really since he plays with the pros already.