Prospect Info: Petrus Palmu

[bossram]

Excited for this pick. Obvious high skill, and though he's short, the kid is build like a tank. He's thicc.

Plays a buzzsaw type game. Always buzzing around the net. I don't want to say Brendan Gallagher, but I'm definitely happy to take Palmu in the 6th round.

 

[jvr32]

he is small but it's not problem for him. Palmu is strong, tenacious and protects the puck well. Great shot. Player comparable for me: Jonathan Marchessault

 

[F A N]

Isn't that every draft pick?

Technically yes. But overagers like Palmu if he goes undrafted he could be signed as a UFA. Drafting him with a late round pick secures his rights. Higher picks rarely re-enter the draft because they don't want to sign with the team that originally drafted them because it doesn't make financial sense so I don't treat it as the same thing.

 

[HerculePoirot]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OW2MV2_IOM

6 Game Playoff Series against Greyhounds

 

[m9]

Technically yes. But overagers like Palmu if he goes undrafted he could be signed as a UFA. Drafting him with a late round pick secures his rights. Higher picks rarely re-enter the draft because they don't want to sign with the team that originally drafted them because it doesn't make financial sense so I don't treat it as the same thing.

Makes sense, thanks for clarifying.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OW2MV2_IOM

6 Game Playoff Series against Greyhounds

He has a pretty wicked shot.

 

[RobertKron]

Technically yes. But overagers like Palmu if he goes undrafted he could be signed as a UFA. Drafting him with a late round pick secures his rights. Higher picks rarely re-enter the draft because they don't want to sign with the team that originally drafted them because it doesn't make financial sense so I don't treat it as the same thing.

FWIW, teams can also sign non-overagers as UFAs during a window (not going to look up the dates) post-draft.

Kellan Tochkin was an example of this. He was signed to an ELC the summer after his first draft-eligible season after going undrafted.

 

[settinguptheplay]

He has a pretty wicked shot.

Could not help but to notice that as well. Almost a snap shot that he gets off insanely quick.

 

[thefeebster]

Next to size, the shot is the first thing you'll notice about Palmu. He can score from anywhere on the ice with that shot. I've never seen a forward man a point on a PP better in the OHL. He was always on the point and a threat to score because of his shot. Better shot than a lot of defenders.

 

[VanJack]

Kid is built like a bowling ball....sick hands and great vision....I realize he's older than Kailer Yamamoto, who now holds the record as the smallest player ever taken in first-round draft history......but obviously the Oilers wouldn't have drafted him in the first round if they didn't think he could play.....so why not Palmu?

 

[PG Canuck]

Kid is built like a bowling ball....sick hands and great vision....I realize he's older than Kailer Yamamoto, who now holds the record as the smallest player ever taken in first-round draft history......but obviously the Oilers wouldn't have drafted him in the first round if they didn't think he could play.....so why not Palmu?

I'm not entirely sure on Palmu, but Yamamoto will actually initiate contact rather than trying to avoid it - he's a really feisty player for his size, which really helped his case to go in the first round since he is smaller. He doesn't shy away from contact at all.

If Palmu plays like that already, then that's great.

 

[arttk]

I'm not entirely sure on Palmu, but Yamamoto will actually initiate contact rather than trying to avoid it - he's a really feisty player for his size, which really helped his case to go in the first round since he is smaller. He doesn't shy away from contact at all.

If Palmu plays like that already, then that's great.

I don’t think a 5’6†player can play that kind of game without destroying the body.

 

[PG Canuck]

I don’t think a 5’6†player can play that kind of game without destroying the body.

Not saying it wouldn't either. If he's already avoiding contact at the junior level, what's going to change if he makes it to the pros? He'll more than likely play more scared/cautious than ever before. That's where I think a player like Yamamoto who initiates contact already may not get held back as much in higher levels, even though he is smaller.

Better be fast and elusive as hell.

 

[Zombotron]

from november 29th

An OHL match between the Owen Sound Attack and London Knights will take place on Friday - broadcast by Sportsnet at 4:30 PST. Not sure if I'm gonna be there to watch, but here are some names I'd keep an eye on in that game.

In order of them getting drafted, I'd say it'd look like.

Suzuki, Thomas, Phillips, Hancock, Palmu (I don't think he'll end up getting picked but I think he'd be worth signing after the draft).

astute. you were on the case early.

and then you talked up kole lind two days later, in the same breath as jonah gadjovich, which is a great coincidence

 

[Josepho]

i remember that.

honestly lind wasn't even my favourite player at 33. i still liked the pick but i wasn't quite as high on him in the tail end of the season and i do take back some of the things i said about him.

gadjovich was a riser and he had one hell of a second half. both him and lind ended up in my first round.

but yes i did like palmu the whole time.

 

[Grantham]

Palmu really impressed me these playoffs. I tuned into quite a few Attack games to see Suzuki. Every time I would be blown away by this little pinball. Was always the most impressive player besides Suzuki in every game I would watch. It's going to be an extreme uphill battle for him to make the Show, but I'll be cheering him on the whole way.

 

[vancityluongo]

Statistically astute pick. I'm a fan.

 

[polarbearcub]

Absolute glowing reviews by his coach on 1040.... says he has no doubt palmu can play in the Ahl this year and has the same burning desire to prove people wrong .. also said he thinks he will play in the NHL... and his attitude will, will him there.

Said he wants to play in North America. So I susiect we will see him in Utica this year

 

[Ryp37]

 

[DaJackal]

Some highlights.

 

[VanJack]

We need to get an on-line petition going to get Palmu signed and into the AHL with Utica....his coach Ryan McGill saying he has no doubt the kid could play in the AHL next year.....but also read somewhere he has a contract to play in Finland.

 

[DanCloutiersFiveHole]

I know I'm setting myself up for disappointment but I'm so excited by this pick. Can't wait to see him in camp.

 

[jeromemorrow]

Thanks for the highlights @DaJackal

I believe feebs had mentioned this guy's ability to man the point on the PP. High end skill and wow, what a shot this guy has.

And just wanna echo @DanCloutiersFiveHole's excitement. Love this pick and hopefully he continues to work on his strength and development this summer.

Getting this guy's jersey when he plays 2 full seasons for the Canucks

 

[cc]

He is a guy that I believe would do well in the AHL. He seems physically developed for someone his age

 

[thefeebster]

Decided i'd make only one video for the Canucks this year... Enjoy.



I think you'll notice his shot