Prospect Info: Olli Juolevi, Pt. IV | Out for remainder of 2018-19

[Megaterio Llamas]

Kinda random but Im pretty sure I walked past Olli in front of Rogers arena on Friday night. Is he in Vancouver rehabbing?

Yes, he has been all season.

 

[Wo Yorfat]

Kinda random but Im pretty sure I walked past Olli in front of Rogers arena on Friday night. Is he in Vancouver rehabbing?

PTO with the Vancouver Titans.

 

[canuckfan75]

In the Athletic tonight The Florida Panthers beat writer was saying that they are not shopping Ekblad but if someone came calling they would be open to get out of this contract which has 6 years and $7.8 million per year on it

he is a solid top 4 defenseman. but he is not turning into a franchise defensemen

I think he could be gotten by Vancouver say for something like this

1) Joulevi
2) Dahlen
3) Lockwood
4) 1st round pick in 2020

I think the Panthers think long and hard on this one

 

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

In the Athletic tonight The Florida Panthers beat writer was saying that they are not shopping Ekblad but if someone came calling they would be open to get out of this contract which has 6 years and $7.8 million per year on it

he is a solid top 4 defenseman. but he is not turning into a franchise defensemen

I think he could be gotten by Vancouver say for something like this

1) Joulevi
2) Dahlen
3) Lockwood
4) 1st round pick in 2020

I think the Panthers think long and hard on this one

Ekblads injury history is too much, he’s gonna be overpaid if his play doesn’t return to form and we would be paying a premium with that package. It’s like buying a ferrari with a busted transmission and blown engine, just a bad investment.

Side note what a sad outcome for a really promising player.

 

[kanuck87]

In the Athletic tonight The Florida Panthers beat writer was saying that they are not shopping Ekblad but if someone came calling they would be open to get out of this contract which has 6 years and $7.8 million per year on it

he is a solid top 4 defenseman. but he is not turning into a franchise defensemen

I think he could be gotten by Vancouver say for something like this

1) Joulevi
2) Dahlen
3) Lockwood
4) 1st round pick in 2020

I think the Panthers think long and hard on this one

Just taking on his contract would be silly. If he's just a 2nd pairing defenseman, he's not worth 7.8 million/6 years much less any major assets.

 

[F A N]

In the Athletic tonight The Florida Panthers beat writer was saying that they are not shopping Ekblad but if someone came calling they would be open to get out of this contract which has 6 years and $7.8 million per year on it

he is a solid top 4 defenseman. but he is not turning into a franchise defensemen

I think he could be gotten by Vancouver say for something like this

1) Joulevi
2) Dahlen
3) Lockwood
4) 1st round pick in 2020

I think the Panthers think long and hard on this one

Protected 2020 1st and I make the deal if his NMC and NTC don't have to be honoured (which to my understanding they do not). Maybe swap Gudbranson in place of the 1st round pick or, if that's not possible, Juolevi?

It's actually $7.5M AAV for 6 years. He just turned 23. He'll still be overpaid if he doesn't turn things around quickly and live up to #1 Dman expectations. But you pay for offense and he gives the team that big right hand shot from the blueline. At the end of the day, Ekblad would be an asset to add to the team.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

In the Athletic tonight The Florida Panthers beat writer was saying that they are not shopping Ekblad but if someone came calling they would be open to get out of this contract which has 6 years and $7.8 million per year on it

he is a solid top 4 defenseman. but he is not turning into a franchise defensemen

I think he could be gotten by Vancouver say for something like this

1) Joulevi
2) Dahlen
3) Lockwood
4) 1st round pick in 2020

I think the Panthers think long and hard on this one

I think the Canucks do as well...

 

[Bobby9]

Any news on OJ’s timetable?

Moved to Wpg for a job a year ago and don’t get any news on the Canucks like I did when I was in Van.

Really upset with how he’s progressed/regressed since his draft.

 

[bbud]

Just taking on his contract would be silly. If he's just a 2nd pairing defenseman, he's not worth 7.8 million/6 years much less any major assets.

Put that on a run at Karlssen cross eckbad off that list lol

 

[Lindgren]

Any news on OJ’s timetable?

Moved to Wpg for a job a year ago and don’t get any news on the Canucks like I did when I was in Van.

Really upset with how he’s progressed/regressed since his draft.

I've not read or heard any updates on his progress at all. I believe he's expected to be ready for camp, but that's it.

 

[hcg]

Relax. The draft isnt an exact science. You win some and you lose some. Injuries are part of the game, and OJ might come back better than ever.

The Canucks should be counting their lucky stars they lost the lottery and picked Pettersson at 5 (essentially getting the best player in the draft.)

The Canucks consistently draft like absolute crap though.

 

[mathonwy]

Kinda random but Im pretty sure I walked past Olli in front of Rogers arena on Friday night. Is he in Vancouver rehabbing?

Was he hawking Canucks tix?

 

[Ryan Miller*]

I have a feeling that Juolevi+ for Subban might be something that happens.

 

[Addison Rae]

PTO with the Vancouver Titans.

One of the best posts i’ve ever seen

 

[ProstheticConscience]

I have a feeling that Juolevi+ for Subban might be something that happens.

Yeah, that's totally a thing that will happen.

 

[Peter Griffin]

Yeah, that's totally a thing that will happen.

In his defence, he didn’t specify which Subban.

 

[Kryten]

In his defence, he didn’t specify which Subban.

Hopefully Jordan

 

[M2Beezy]

One of the best posts i’ve ever seen

Yeah @Wo Yorfat is a beauty of a poster, tho sarcastic sometimes

 

[PM]

I have a feeling that Juolevi+ for Subban might be something that happens.

Maybe Malcolm Subban. We certainly need more goaltending depth.

 

[groov2]

Yeah @Wo Yorfat is a beauty of a poster, tho sarcastic sometimes

You definitely have issues with sarcasm.

 

[VanJack]

The only thing more depressing than getting whacked by the Coyotes, is watching Jacob Chychrun, who was drafted 10 spots after Oli Juolevi, solidify his spot as a legitimate top-four NHL d-man.

 

[valkynax]

The only thing more depressing than getting whacked by the Coyotes, is watching Jacob Chychrun, who was drafted 10 spots after Oli Juolevi, solidify his spot as a legitimate top-four NHL d-man.

Come now, we all know defense men takes decades to develop

 

[Hit the post]

Come now, we all know defense men takes decades to develop

According to Guds, perrenial Norris trophy candidate, you need at least 300 NHL games.

Still, I'd cut the guy a little slack. Wait until he gets at least a callup to the parent club.

 

[PetterssonSimp]

Protected 2020 1st and I make the deal if his NMC and NTC don't have to be honoured (which to my understanding they do not). Maybe swap Gudbranson in place of the 1st round pick or, if that's not possible, Juolevi?

It's actually $7.5M AAV for 6 years. He just turned 23. He'll still be overpaid if he doesn't turn things around quickly and live up to #1 Dman expectations. But you pay for offense and he gives the team that big right hand shot from the blueline. At the end of the day, Ekblad would be an asset to add to the team.

Post a poll about how many Canucks fans have faith Bae will even come back to hockey, let alone improve his game. Ekblad’s concussion history at his size is HIGHLY WORRISOME.

 

[PetterssonSimp]

The only thing more depressing than getting whacked by the Coyotes, is watching Jacob Chychrun, who was drafted 10 spots after Oli Juolevi, solidify his spot as a legitimate top-four NHL d-man.

Was always the lowest ceiling highest floor safe pick of defenceman in that draft. Didn’t have many glaring flaws in his game but never really stood out as remarkable in any way either. He’s a fine skater and quite physical while also being pretty steady. 10x the play OJ will ever be.