Prospect Info: Marlies/Prospects Thread - Who ordered a taxi?

[SeaOfBlue]

Probably best for him to be there for another year, maybe two, then the Marlies.

We are already going to have to transition both Abramov and potentially SDA down the middle. We don't need a 3rd guy to transition right now. Let him transition along side Holmberg next year.

 

[stickty111]

Niemela's season ends after a 2nd round sweep. Had 2 assists in 4 playoff games.

 

[justloveleafs]

Someone posted a video of one of our NCCAA finnish players. Who is that Finn, he took a wrist shot, that quite seriously looked like the fastest wrister, I have evers seen.

Rang it off the crossbar, never heard the iron sound quite like that before.

 

[nobody]

Someone posted a video of one of our NCCAA finnish players. Who is that Finn, he took a wrist shot, that quite seriously looked like the fastest wrister, I have evers seen.

Rang it off the crossbar, never heard the iron sound quite like that before.

Veeti Miettinen

 

[justloveleafs]

Was that an anomaly, the speed, or is this the norm for this guy. That particular shot, seemed faster than Auston's shot. LOL, and the guy had no reservation taking it from just inside the blueline. Goalie still didn't see it.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Maybe Rodion should kidnap Askarov and bring him over with him. We can goalie swap, Askarov for Akhtyamov... nobody will even notice.

Everyone will notice when Askarov's stick is in the corners

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Was that an anomaly, the speed, or is this the norm for this guy. That particular shot, seemed faster than Auston's shot. LOL, and the guy had no reservation taking it from just inside the blueline. Goalie still didn't see it.

He has a pro shot. Absolutely no doubt. He's scored a ton of snipes and rang a bunch off of the bar too.

 

[justloveleafs]

Having a shot is great, I sure hope that kid can be developed into a overall good player, cause, his shot will scare and wow.

 

[hockeynorth]

imagine a team with all of Matthews' Robertson and Veetis shots at once, a few years away

 

[justloveleafs]

For sure, but how many years left do we have of Matthews. though.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

For sure, but how many years left do we have of Matthews. though.

Hopefully at least another 15..

 

[Leaf Fans]

For sure, but how many years left do we have of Matthews. though.

It depends how long he re-signs for.

 

[Doc300c]

Having a shot is great, I sure hope that kid can be developed into a overall good player, cause, his shot will scare and wow.

Makes me think of Happy Gilmore

 

[Twine Tickler]

Was that an anomaly, the speed, or is this the norm for this guy. That particular shot, seemed faster than Auston's shot. LOL, and the guy had no reservation taking it from just inside the blueline. Goalie still didn't see it.

not an anomaly at all. This kid has an absolute cannon. That said, so did Matt Frattin back in the day. He is definitely tracking well better than his 6th round draft position, but he still needs to continue to progress. Early indications are super promising though

 

[BertCorbeau]

not an anomaly at all. This kid has an absolute cannon. That said, so did Matt Frattin back in the day. He is definitely tracking well better than his 6th round draft position, but he still needs to continue to progress. Early indications are super promising though

There's a blast from the past.. A case of 'what-if he could stay healthy'.. IIRC it was hip issues that derailed his career.

 

[Maplebeasts]

not an anomaly at all. This kid has an absolute cannon. That said, so did Matt Frattin back in the day. He is definitely tracking well better than his 6th round draft position, but he still needs to continue to progress. Early indications are super promising though

I would say Miettinen has more skill than Frattin and is a better puck carrier because of his skating and hands. He kind of reminds me of Owen Tippett.

 

[Alexanderthe89]

I thought it was a knee injury but either way, Frattin came back from it too soon and he was noticeably different. Shame too, he had some serious tools.

 

[Twine Tickler]

There's a blast from the past.. A case of 'what-if he could stay healthy'.. IIRC it was hip issues that derailed his career.

Ya I really liked Frattin, and had every bit of the makings of an NHL player. Strong on the puck and a f***ing missile of his blade. Looks like he is still playing is the K, but ya I think injuries has something to do with his early departure from the NHL. He had a lot of value league wide at one point. Think we got Bernier from him if i am not mistaken

I would say Miettinen has more skill than Frattin and is a better puck carrier because of his skating and hands. He kind of reminds me of Owen Tippett.

I agree, I think overall skill level is better for Veeti, but he is still raw from the very very little that I have seen. His development path should really help. He will be sheltered in the NCAA and will get every opportunity to produce and develop. He is the exact type of player I like the Leafs targeting in late rounds. Albeit I am still very confused how he fell to the 6th. There's no way he is a 6th round talent. IMO

 

[Twine Tickler]

little disappointing not being able to see him play for the Marlies, but it will be cool if he can crack Sweden's roster at the worlds. Love to see how he looks with NHL talent

 

[Super Mega]

are the marlies back in May?

 

[stickty111]

Abramov with 2 assists in game 1 of the playoffs in a victory.

 

[4thline]

I thought it was a knee injury but either way, Frattin came back from it too soon and he was noticeably different. Shame too, he had some serious tools.

I still remember getting giddy about Kulemin and Frattin highlight videos. Dominant scorers and physical threats at their respective levels.

Frattin was never the same after blowing his knee, Kulemin was never the same after Korolev's death

 

[Thornbury]

I thought it was a knee injury but either way, Frattin came back from it too soon and he was noticeably different. Shame too, he had some serious tools.

Big difference with Miettenin, Frattin was a fire hydrant - shortish and sturdy. Miet at this point looks quite slight. He'll need a few years to add some muscle to his frame, but as all have been saying, great value for a 6th rounder

 

[BertCorbeau]

Yeah Frattin was a tank, had the build to be a strong winger despite not being a tall guy.

Such a shame, he could have been a really strong top 9 winger.

 

[GBLeaf]

little disappointing not being able to see him play for the Marlies, but it will be cool if he can crack Sweden's roster at the worlds. Love to see how he looks with NHL talent

Got to think he's been told he has a legit chance. Probably helps with the cover, some will want to get out of a 'bubble' and spend time with family/friends over more isolating, so opens a few more doors.