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???
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?
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.
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.
Any news where he is going to play next season? Frölunda or CHL?
I think he is nearly a lock for that team. Atm I feel he is a 100% lock.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.
Any chance he comes over to the CHL to play Major Junior??