Prospect Info: Petrus Palmu

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Thisis a very good low risk hugh reward pick !! Filthy hands

 

[thegutter]

Love the pick. Even though he's 5'6 he almost put up 100 points in the ohl. Definitely better to take a chance on a guy like this than a .4 points a game meat and potatoes guy.

 

[MS]

Nice pick. Short but has weight and explosiveness to him. Type of pick you should be making in late rounds.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

One of the biggest steals of this draft,you guys got lucky,big time.
#181stoverall181 pounds

 

[PancakeHero]

5'6" Geez. As a slightly taller guy I salute this, but who's the shortest guy in the NHL?

 

[PensFan101]

So whats the scouting report on this guy

Imagine all of the attributes of a super-skilled, blue chip NHL prospect with electric moves and a non-stop motor.

But he's 5'6...

Other than size, his biggest weaknesses are that he's not built like a tank (ala Zuccarello or Gerbe), and doesn't have the long stide to really be an explosive skater (though he's elusive as hell). For those reasons alone, I don't see an NHL future for him. But the game is changing enough that you just. never. know.

Palmu was probably the best player on a stacked Owen Sound team this year, able to play on any line and dominate. A full bag of tricks, offensive smarts, an absolute hammer of a slapshot that he places well, combined with the work ethic and two-way play that Finns are known for. Truly a complete player for his age, if only he wasn't so little.

Totally worth it for the Canucks to take a flyer on him, give him a year of pro hockey in Finland, then try his luck in North America if he keeps taking steps forward.

 

[Tryamkin]

So happy with this pick, he was my sleeper from months ago.

My report:
LW - Petrus Palmu
- The Finn has elite NHL talent such as strong defense, playmaking skills, blazing speed, hockey IQ, and a great shot, but his super small 5'6, 179 frame really needs to grow to accomplish anything. He's been passed over last year but if he hits a late spurt he can be a real threat.

 

[Tryamkin]

5'6" Geez. As a slightly taller guy I salute this, but who's the shortest guy in the NHL?

Mats Zuccarello at 5'7 as well as Desharnais.

 

[Zombotron]

Petrus Palmu sounds like the name of a swarthy Greek olive smuggler.

 

[Horrorshow]

Petrus Palmu sounds like the name of a swarthy Greek olive smuggler.

Oh, Shakazaramesh, will you ever learn?

 

[Nucker101]

So happy with this pick, he was my sleeper from months ago.

My report:
LW - Petrus Palmu
- The Finn has elite NHL talent such as strong defense, playmaking skills, blazing speed, hockey IQ, and a great shot, but his super small 5'6, 179 frame really needs to grow to accomplish anything. He's been passed over last year but if he hits a late spurt he can be a real threat.

Confirmed bust.

 

[Canucker]

5'6" and about 180 lbs...seems like he's built like a bowling ball. Intriguing pick.

 

[Nuckles]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Imagine all of the attributes of a super-skilled, blue chip NHL prospect with electric moves and a non-stop motor.

But he's 5'6...

Other than size, his biggest weaknesses are that he's not built like a tank (ala Zuccarello or Gerbe), and doesn't have the long stide to really be an explosive skater (though he's elusive as hell). For those reasons alone, I don't see an NHL future for him. But the game is changing enough that you just. never. know.

Palmu was probably the best player on a stacked Owen Sound team this year, able to play on any line and dominate. A full bag of tricks, offensive smarts, an absolute hammer of a slapshot that he places well, combined with the work ethic and two-way play that Finns are known for. Truly a complete player for his age, if only he wasn't so little.

You blind? not seen him play?

Dude IS a tank weighs already 181 pounds,he is speedy,really
speedy,really quick first steps,has that breakout speed,
has a cannon of a shot...also he is 5 foot 7,not 5 foot 6.

Is also good passer,really good in PP,
good in 5 on 5 too.

He is not a player with good two way game in him,
he is solely a point scoring,goal scoring top 6 player

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Owen Sound bromance is real (should have taken SUZUKI AND PHILLIPS TOO!!)

 

[PensFan101]

Imagine all of the attributes of a super-skilled, blue chip NHL prospect with electric moves and a non-stop motor.

But he's 5'6...

Other than size, his biggest weaknesses are that he's not built like a tank (ala Zuccarello or Gerbe), and doesn't have the long stide to really be an explosive skater (though he's elusive as hell). For those reasons alone, I don't see an NHL future for him. But the game is changing enough that you just. never. know.

Palmu was probably the best player on a stacked Owen Sound team this year, able to play on any line and dominate. A full bag of tricks, offensive smarts, an absolute hammer of a slapshot that he places well, combined with the work ethic and two-way play that Finns are known for. Truly a complete player for his age, if only he wasn't so little.

You blind? not seen him play?

Dude IS a tank weighs already 181 pounds,he is speedy,really
speedy,really quick first steps,has that breakout speed,
has a cannon of a shot...also he is 5 foot 7,not 5 foot 6.

Is also good passer,really good in PP,
good in 5 on 5 too.

He is not a player with good two way game in him,
he is solely a point scoring,goal scoring top 6 player

Watched him play for three seasons in Owen Sound, 100+ viewings.

If we're talking about his size against men, especially at the NHL level, it's a huge question mark. He was big enough to work his magic against junior aged players, but I don't know if he's got the speed to do it against men.

If there's hope for Canuck fans on his NHL upside, is that he's basically the same height and weight as Zuccarello. So there's that.

 

[xtr3m]

Is he a Gallagher? St Louis? Skinner? Kane? Come on people, I need comparisons.

Edit: his twitter background is St Louis so that settles it.

 

[PM]

I really like our Owen Sound picks. Wish we always drafted like this in the later rounds.

 

[JUMBOcanuck]

He'll be 20 next month, should we expect him in Utica this coming season?

 

[FroshaugFan2]

He'll be 20 next month, should we expect him in Utica this coming season?

He signed a two year contract with TPS in the Liiga.

http://hc.tps.fi/uutiset/ajankohtai...l-jonsson-ja-erik-nystrom-turun-palloseuraan/

They recently hired Sami Salo as an assistant coach.

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

He'll be 20 next month, should we expect him in Utica this coming season?

No doubt. He should be the best forward we've sent to the AHL, in terms of pro-readiness, in the Comets era.

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

He signed a two year contract with TPS in the Liiga.

http://hc.tps.fi/uutiset/ajankohtai...l-jonsson-ja-erik-nystrom-turun-palloseuraan/

They recently hired Sami Salo as an assistant coach.

I've got to think that had an out clause in the case he was drafted, though.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

The one later round pick I absolutely love.

He's short but built like MSL. Put up excellent numbers for a 6th round pick.

 

[xtr3m]

A short, shifty, strong on the puck forward is one of the elements we've been missing.

 

[Wisp]

i think they made the best gamble possible with this pick.