DownGoesMcDavid
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So whats the scouting report on this guy
5'6" Geez. As a slightly taller guy I salute this, but who's the shortest guy in the NHL?
Petrus Palmu sounds like the name of a swarthy Greek olive smuggler.
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.
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
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
He'll be 20 next month, should we expect him in Utica this coming season?
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.