Prospect Info: At 24th Overall the Jets Select Kristian Vesalainen

[ps241]

Yeah I heard that too. Some reports he was lackadaisical in interviews and seemed uninterested. Means nothing as he could have been trying to influence his pick.

I will keep an open mind, he is a talented kid and the value is there at that pick. I am glad we stuck to BPA and didn't chase positional need.

 

[mcpw]

A good prospect, and probably BPA.

Body language of Chevy and the team was pretty telling, though. Looked defeated. They probably wanted to use the pick to either help the team with a D or a G, or pick a guy they LOVED. They walk away from the first round just picking a guy they really liked, and he's a winger. Trades incoming, I hope.

 

[PhilJets]

WELCOME to THE JETS

vesa LAINE n

 

[Jets1975]

Good value, good pick.

 

[Peggy]

we are set at centre for a long, long time.

Not really after roslovic we have no one left
Would be nice to have drafted one more centre before pushing for the play offs
Plus trade value options

 

[Howard Chuck]

Can we get an official pronunciation from our Finnish contingent?

 

[surixon]

Sounds like a good pick that brings something that will compliment the you g forwards we have.

 

[ps241]

His character issues are exaggerated and he's a steal IMO. Really a top 10 guy. Laine was supposed to have character issues as well and that wasn't true at all.

Good to hear as mentioned I will keep an open mind. I believe he is a winger no?

 

[Whileee]

Sounds like Chevy had him really high, and would have considered him at 13

I would not have been unhappy with him at 13.

 

[CorgisPer60]

Can we get an official pronunciation from our Finnish contingent?

Finnish name pronunciations tend to be very phonetic, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue to pronounce it.

 

[mcpw]

Can we get an official pronunciation from our Finnish contingent?

Eliteprospects has sound files of native speakers pronouncing names.

eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=222125

 

[Inflict]

Some video highlights of the newest Jet:

 

[ffh]

A good prospect, and probably BPA.

Body language of Chevy and the team was pretty telling, though. Looked defeated. They probably wanted to use the pick to either help the team with a D or a G, or pick a guy they LOVED. They walk away from the first round just picking a guy they really liked, and he's a winger. Trades incoming, I hope.

I think they wanted this kid all along and chevy was stressing if they should move up a couple of spots to take him or just wait for those 2 picks to get chosen.

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

"Two Laine's One Cup"

Get it cause Vesalainen has Laine in his name... Lol

 

[KingBogo]

I think they wanted this kid all along and chevy was stressing if they should move up a couple of spots to take him or just wait for those 2 picks to get chosen.

The opposite of the sky is falling...like it.

 

[Mestaruus]

Good to hear as mentioned I will keep an open mind. I believe he is a winger no?

Yep that's right.

 

[BB88]

With his skating& size he should be safe 3rd line player.

He has high potential, but that's where his risk is, can he reach that.
I wanted Chevy to pick a D-prospect but Vesalainen provides great value at 24.

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

He values his game after Malkin... Anyone think or know if he's movable to Center?

 

[KingBogo]

So when to we get our voting poll by the mods? And if someone else makes please give us more than love or hate it as options.

 

[jetswin]

Dano better get at least 40pts next season.

40 pts????? He won't play 40 games

 

[thejaf7]

edit dead link

 

[Mestaruus]

Forgot this one - The MVP of the IIHF U18's. He's often been compared to Puljujärvi.

 

[Moon Man]

Mark Edwards"

I'm not going to include exact quotes, but several Scouts told me that his interview was their least favourite at this years NHL Combine".

Mark dropped him due to what appear to be possible character issues.

Really talented but I have concerns about that.....hope people are wrong? Perhaps our Fin friends can expand?

Maybe it was his rapping. Rhymed all his answers?

 

[garret9]

 

[Daximus]

I think he should stay in Europe for another year or two before coming over. Needs to prove himself in the Euro men's league before he can make the jump and learn the NA game.