He is that kind of player who never would have landed in the NHL without the war in Ukraine. Small smart players who can score earn a lot in the KHL. Now when Russia is out of question, NHL organizations are able to sign these type of players with almost zero risk. If he makes it, it's great for the player and for Vegas but if he doesn't succeed, he'll find a job in Switzerland. I hope he'll do well but am not sure whether he is given a fair chance because he is not only small but also kind of timid as a person off the ice. It depends on how the season starts.Probably the best goal scorer outside the NHL, most decisive single player for Finlands Olympic Gold and IIHF World Championship this year.
All around usWhere's that Finn fan who said Manninen could be a #1 center in NHL
No numbers out yet? I`d suppose its a one-way at league minimum?
I am happy he got a contract and gets to play in the NHL. I am quite skeptical if he'll be successful. Players of his size don't tend to do well.
Knights have a number of players close to returning from injury (Theodore & Howden mainly). With Rondbjerg and Froese both on emergency loan, I don't think they will be able to call up Manninen without potentially losing either Rondbjerg or Froese to waivers. I am not a 100% on emergency call up rules, but I don't think you can swap who is up for emergency loan.Recently returned from injury and has put up 1G,3A in his 3 games for Henderson since. With Vegas losing 4-1 to the 'Yotes last night I think we may see Sakari's NHL debut this week. We shall see. Any thoughts?
His stats are horrible considering his skill level. How has the team looked?