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Confirmed with Link: Sharks sign Joonas Donskoi (2 year ELC)
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Guys,
People keep saying he doesn't have the strength. And some say that Mi Granlund has more strength. Well, I guess they could be right. I can say for sure, that his strength has gone few steps up during the last 2 seasons. He's also a hard working guy and eager to learn more. And I can say that he's the best guy in shootouts I've ever seen. And I've also seen Jussi Jokinen score a few on shootouts.
I've seen basically all of his games during the last 5 seasons. I've always loved his ability with the puck, but this season he was amazing.
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People keep saying he doesn't have the strength. And some say that Mi Granlund has more strength. Well, I guess they could be right. I can say for sure, that his strength has gone few steps up during the last 2 seasons. He's also a hard working guy and eager to learn more. And I can say that he's the best guy in shootouts I've ever seen. And I've also seen Jussi Jokinen score a few on shootouts.
I've seen basically all of his games during the last 5 seasons. I've always loved his ability with the puck, but this season he was amazing.
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Addition to above.
How good he's on shootouts? Here are all his attempts on season 13-14 (including the 2 missed ones). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFYK4J4Kspk
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How good he's on shootouts? Here are all his attempts on season 13-14 (including the 2 missed ones). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFYK4J4Kspk
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After watching him on the Kärpät & the WHC this year, I was pretty certain he would garner an NHL offer or two.
I'm liking this signing if it's true - now just waiting for the confirmation..
I'm liking this signing if it's true - now just waiting for the confirmation..
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If only we could've won all 10 shootouts instead of losing 6 of them! We would've... uh, missed the playoffs still. 
But seriously, way to add a player essentially for free if it turns out to be true.
But seriously, way to add a player essentially for free if it turns out to be true.
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Sign also another Joonas from Team Finland and you have solid 3rd line almost ready for next season... That duo dominated last season here and most likely could produce nice numbers also there. Well - your middle sector is pretty full, but would be nice to see them still together.
Donskoi live, breathe and **** pucks - moved alone from his hometown to Oulu at age of 15 to play in Kärpät. His mother told to local press, that when Joonas had a fever and could not go to school and practice, he froze his apartments balcony (~5-7m2) to trick with puck and skates. That was, when she understood that Joonas will be professional hockey player. Love to see him in SJ, if this turns to be true.
Even better in SO's than Jokinen...
Donskoi live, breathe and **** pucks - moved alone from his hometown to Oulu at age of 15 to play in Kärpät. His mother told to local press, that when Joonas had a fever and could not go to school and practice, he froze his apartments balcony (~5-7m2) to trick with puck and skates. That was, when she understood that Joonas will be professional hockey player. Love to see him in SJ, if this turns to be true.
Even better in SO's than Jokinen...
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http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articl...aleksander-barkov-joonas-donskoi/#more-123203
Linemate and Panther Aleksander Barkov says about Donskoi, "He’s maybe the most skilled player at this tournament. He’s great at penalty shots, as we’ve seen. He can score goals, he can pass – he can do whatever he wants on the ice. He’s a very good player."
....if the Sharks indeed signed him, Donskoi will be with the Sharks, not the Barracuda, IMHO.
Linemate and Panther Aleksander Barkov says about Donskoi, "He’s maybe the most skilled player at this tournament. He’s great at penalty shots, as we’ve seen. He can score goals, he can pass – he can do whatever he wants on the ice. He’s a very good player."
....if the Sharks indeed signed him, Donskoi will be with the Sharks, not the Barracuda, IMHO.
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Uncle Scrooge
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Donskoi is a typical modern (2010->) Finnish forward. Lots of skill with the puck and a decent 2-way game. Needs to add muscle and improve his shot.
If he can do that he'll be a decent 2nd line winger. Good signing if true, no risk whatsoever. The guy has been getting better every summer/season. It took him a while to realize what it takes to get to the top but he's definitely on the right track.
If he can do that he'll be a decent 2nd line winger. Good signing if true, no risk whatsoever. The guy has been getting better every summer/season. It took him a while to realize what it takes to get to the top but he's definitely on the right track.
Sharks don't sign UFA's though.....
signing a UFA Euro Leaguer is not the same as signing an established top 6 Forward/Top pairing D/Quality Goaltender with NHL experience on July 1st.
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Reasonable expectations, a top 9 and 2nd PP unit forward.
I mentioned earlier in this thread that he's likely to go the Karlsson route, start the season in the AHL and if his transition goes smoothly (and there's a spot for him) he'll likely be called up to the NHL.
He's got amazing skill when it comes to protecting puck and in board battles he usually comes away with the puck. Nice hands, nice passer but not the best finisher. If he spends this summer practicing his release I could see him being a real threat in NHL level. He's a real hard worker on and off the ice and physical play doesn't throw him off his game. In Liiga playoffs he was the most checked player in Kärpät and still he managed to dominate. Congrats sharks fans. I hope he'll be good for you 
I see him starting in AHL and being the first call up and playing the rest of the season up.
I see him starting in AHL and being the first call up and playing the rest of the season up.
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He's got some really fine hands, but what really impressed me was his skating and more specifically, his agility. Really hope we sign him!
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Ribeiro has had his drug and attitude issues, but he's had solid offensive seasons. If this kid can have some offensive years like Ribeiro then this move will look really good.
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Yea, if we sign an undrafted guy and he ends up with over 700 pts like Ribiero, I'd be pretty pleased about it.
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