Speculation: Who will land C Antti Suomela?

[Johnny Hoxville]

Tkachuk,Suomela as a 2nd line duo for you guys?
or Bennett,Suomela in 3rd?

Probably on the 3rd, but it would depend on his scoring ability. I like that he’s a Finn, the Flames have good success with Finnish players.

 

[MardyBum]

Jets could have an opening at C to possibly play with a certain Finnish sniper, especially if they don't think Roslovic is ready for C duties yet.

Teammate of Sami Niku two seasons ago, get to work Sami!

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Bruins would be interested. They plan to sign their Finnish defenseman, first rd pick Urho Vaakanainen, and might want a center as well being Antti Suomela.

Where you think he'd fit for Bruins? 3rd line center + 2nd PK unit ?

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Probably on the 3rd, but it would depend on his scoring ability. I like that he’s a Finn, the Flames have good success with Finnish players.

Rocky Rautakallio, Kari Eloranta, Kipper, Toni Lydman,...even Markus Granlund was more than decent.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Jets could have an opening at C to possibly play with a certain Finnish sniper, especially if they don't think Roslovic is ready for C duties yet.

Teammate of Sami Niku two seasons ago, get to work Sami!

I didn't think this...that could actually work .

Ehlers-Suomela-Laine....

 

[IODCPiper]

It has been reported for couple of months now that several NHL teams are chasing 24 year old
Finnish center Antti Suomela, who will sign "the hidden gem" of the 2018 free agent pool?.

If you don't already know who Antti Suomela is, you are missing a lot.

The 2-way 6 feet tall center who won the Liiga scoring title from the 3rd line,
scored 60 points (21 goals) in just 59 games, with great +/- (+28)

He is a perfect modern day hockey player (NHL:er)

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Great progress each year:

2012-2013 | Junior A | in 17 games,2 goals,7 assists,9 points, +5
2013-2014 | Junior A | in 40 games,11 goals,17 assists,28 points,+23 | 11 play-offs games 6 points,+8
2014-2015 | Junior A | in 44 games,27 goals,38 assists,65 points,+26| 9 play-offs games 10 points,+6
2015-2016 | Junior A | in 6 games,5 goals,7 assists,12 points,+11 | in 9 play-offs games 11 points,+5
2015-2016 | Liiga - Blues | in 52 games,13 goals,13 assists,26 points,+1
2016-2017 | Liiga - JYP | in 58 games,22 goals,23 assists,45 points,+6| in 15 play-offs games 6 points,+1
2017-2018 | Liiga - JYP | in 59 games,21 goals,39 assists,60 points,+28 | in 6 play-offs games 3 points

In 9 national team games this past season; 6 points, +1 (4 goals)

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Reminds me of William Karlsson of today.

Isles need a good 3C desperately

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Isles need a good 3C desperately

Who'd he play with?, is there enough quality,well skating wingers there for him to play with?

 

[WeWentBlues]

Surprised the Blues haven't signed him already.

Maalivahtilegenda Martin Brodeur jututti Leijonien hyökkääjää − "Hänestä voisi olla NHL-seurallemme paljon hyötyä"

 

[WeWentBlues]

Despite it not being July 1 yet

 

[migi]

Too soft for NHL. In World’s he was super, I mean super soft and he lacks character. Has skills but only with time and space.

Wont play in NHL and rumours are that he needs to be signed before 15.6 or he will play in Helsinki.

Probably signs with NHL team but is surprised that doesnt get recall from AHL and goes to play for HIFK in December.

 

[Nevins]

similar stats and age but did not do much in the ahl:Henrik Haapala hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com

 

[BB88]

I didn't think this...that could actually work .

Ehlers-Suomela-Laine....

I'd calm down a bit with these expectations.

 

[GhostOfWildWing]

If Kesler won't be playing this season, maybe Ducks would have some interest ?

 

[migi]

I'd calm down a bit with these expectations.

A BIT...

 

[north49er]

Does he know Laine?

 

[780il]

Come on down to Edmonton. Play on the 3rd line with Puljujarvi. Maybe having a Finnish center can spark Pulju.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Too soft for NHL. In World’s he was super, I mean super soft and he lacks character. Has skills but only with time and space.

Wont play in NHL and rumours are that he needs to be signed before 15.6 or he will play in Helsinki.

Probably signs with NHL team but is surprised that doesnt get recall from AHL and goes to play for HIFK in December.

You are so wrong buddy, so terribly wrong, far from soft.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Does he know Laine?

Why would he?.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I'd calm down a bit with these expectations.

Typical negative Ned/Nancy.

 

[migi]

You are so wrong buddy, so terribly wrong, far from soft.

Hahha sure.

 

[BWJM]

Canucks have cap space and no reason not to gamble on players like this.

 

[remer]

Where you think he'd fit for Bruins? 3rd line center + 2nd PK unit ?

Yes to 3rd or 4th line center. Kuraly is likely the other center that the bruins will retain. Bruins could used some centerman support with Riley Nash as good as gone.

 

[De Montreal]

Get Saku Koivu on the phone with him!

.........So he can tell him to stay away from that crazy market that is montréal

 

[LamorielloAndSon]

Young 2 way center? Can the isles just let Nelson hit free agency and get this guy to be 3c?

 

[LamorielloAndSon]

Who'd he play with?, is there enough quality,well skating wingers there for him to play with?

Hosang and bellows or Ladd