C/W Jesperi Kotkaniemi (2018, 3rd, MTL) Part III

[montreal]

I'd say Kotka has the same issues in terms of agility and foot speed.

Their releases are also very similar. A lot of power, but takes too long to get off.

I think Kotka is quicker then Galchenyuk was at 18. It's not a real strength for him but it's less of a concern imo then it was for Galchenyuk at the same age.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Kotka's game is all about his smarts and his playmaking ability/vision. Galchenyuk's game is all about trying to deke an entire team on his own, turning the puck over and having to skate all the way back to our d-zone with his linemates.

They have very little in common.

That's Drouin, not Galchy, stop spreading false things about ex-habs you hate.

 

[HOPE]

That's Drouin, not Galchy, stop spreading false things about ex-habs you hate.

that post is kind of ironic.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

that post is kind of ironic.

Drouin trying to dangle many players just to lose the puck after, is false ? It's the story of his life. He's great when he's on, but he need to simplify his game and not try to do everything by himself.

 

[Captain Mountain]

That's Drouin, not Galchy, stop spreading false things about ex-habs you hate.

Its both of them. Drouin is a faster Galchenyuk that passes better and Galchenyuk is Drouin with a better shot and zone entries. Both like to ISO/hero ball way to much and get burned for it.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Its both of them. Drouin is a faster Galchenyuk that passes better and Galchenyuk is Drouin with a better shot and zone entries. Both like to ISO/hero ball way to much and get burned for it.

Yeah maybe, I like Galchy, maybe i'm not really objectif when I talk about him.

 

[TT1]

That's Drouin, not Galchy, stop spreading false things about ex-habs you hate.

? Everyone on the Habs board knows how much i hated Galchenyuk, even when he was playing for us.

But yes Drouin has some Galchenyuk in him too .

 

[Mrb1p]

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/welcome-to-montréal-jesperi-kotkaniemi-1st-round-pick-3oa-2018-signed-elc.2506893/page-11#post-147221139

Oh man I still remember this

Thats just gold

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

 

[GHJimmy]

If he had higher tier team mates I'm sure he would be around 14/15/16 points right now, but at 10 points on third line is ridiculous! And just looking back how many chances he created for Armia which he failed to score the unbelievable passes he created!

 

[Thebesthockey]

If he had higher tier team mates I'm sure he would be around 14/15/16 points right now, but at 10 points on third line is ridiculous! And just looking back how many chances he created for Armia which he failed to score the unbelievable passes he created!

out of how many rookies

 

[HuGo Sham]

galchenyuk came out of draft with issues with his knee - and i think they still remain. i think what separates both players at same age is Kotkaniemi's hockey IQ. It is and remains higher than #27. both shots remain equal (galchenyuk always had elite shot) but 15 is a much better passer too

 

[Deficient Mode]

Makes zero sense to me why they're playing Agostino on his wing over Hudon. Agostino brings nothing to that line really...

 

[BB88]

Makes zero sense to me why they're playing Agostino on his wing over Hudon. Agostino brings nothing to that line really...

Ya it's a 2 man line, unless you want him to fail offensively I can't figure out a reason to have that as a line.

Tough job for an 18 year old.

 

[Mrb1p]

Kotkaniemi is getting the shaft.... 13 minutes just isn't enough.. There's no excuse for Danault to get 20:37 minutes+ 2 minutes of PP... thats ridiculous.

 

[NobleSix]

13 mins playing with bums like Agostino is a joke.

Hopefully Julien's brain cells start firing soon and he replaces Danault with Kotka in the top 6.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

First time watching him
The talent is definitely oozing
But if Julien can't trust him over 15 a night, should have just sent him down or back to Europe

 

[Kaako Kappo]

First time watching him
The talent is definitely oozing
But if Julien can't trust him over 15 a night, should have just sent him down or back to Europe

What? 15 minutes is just fine for an 18 year old rookie.

 

[Samsquanch]

First time watching him
The talent is definitely oozing
But if Julien can't trust him over 15 a night, should have just sent him down or back to Europe

Lol I think that 15 minutes is pretty darn okay for a kid in his first 20 pro games on NA ice.. He belongs and its undeniable at this point.

And this is coming from a Sens fan whos totally thrilled that Mtl took him and left Tkachuk for us (we both got exactly what we needed and wanted - im not here to fight).

 

[Samsquanch]

delete

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

I could live with the ice time if he wasent playing with non-offensive minded players. I don’t mind him with lekhonen but agostino? Jesus Christ

 

[Captain Mountain]

I could live with the ice time if he wasent playing with non-offensive minded players. I don’t mind him with lekhonen but agostino? Jesus Christ

That's down to injuries though. Can't imagine Byron isn't in that spot when he comes back.

Playing on the 3rd line with two defensively responsible players like Byron and Lehkonen is pretty ideal from a development standpoint.

 

[Fazkovsky]

Should play 1st wave pp

 

[Ford Prefect]

All I will say about Dahlin is Bouwmeester and Johnson. 2 of the last 3 defencemen drafted 1st OA that had similar accolades thrust upon them. (I know Bouwmeester was 3rd, but that was draft day dealing so Columbus could get Nash. Florida was happy to snag him at 1 and would not have traded down if they weren’t still guaranteed to get him) Both fell well short of expectations. In a redraft neither is going 1st.

It’s great that he has the skill and talent. Just hold off on the coronation until he’s done something in the league. (Same with Kotkaniemi) Chances are that someone drafted after him will turn out better.

 

[Motte and Bailey]

All I will say about Dahlin is Bouwmeester and Johnson. 2 of the last 3 defencemen drafted 1st OA that had similar accolades thrust upon them. (I know Bouwmeester was 3rd, but that was draft day dealing so Columbus could get Nash. Florida was happy to snag him at 1 and would not have traded down if they weren’t still guaranteed to get him) Both fell well short of expectations. In a redraft neither is going 1st.

It’s great that he has the skill and talent. Just hold off on the coronation until he’s done something in the league. (Same with Kotkaniemi) Chances are that someone drafted after him will turn out better.

Ekblad too