Confirmed Signing with Link: [CAR] D Juuso Valimaki signs extension with the Hurricanes (1 year, $900k)

[MMC]

 

[BKarchitect]

Guess him signing in Sweden yesterday really put the screws on the Canes to give him the extra $50,000!

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Guess him signing in Sweden yesterday really put the screws on the Canes to give him the extra $50,000!

It wasn't the money. It's more likely that Tulsky is guaranteeing him the Mike Reilly role this season and a return path to the NHL. Nystrom has another season where he can be optioned to the AHL, so Valimaki will be the 7D.

 

[spockBokk]

The obvious Nikishin replacement

 

[Booba]

Could battle with Nystrom for the 7th spot.

I guess Mike Reilly will likely test the market.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Could battle with Nystrom for the 7th spot.

I guess Mike Reilly will likely test the market.

Nystrom has one more AHL option year, so Valimaki likely has the upper hand.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

You so valimaki sushi yum

 

[ItWasJustified]

Wait, what? He just signed a contract with Brynäs in the SHL. Tough luck for Brynäs.

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

Kotkaniemi is getting shot into the sun, the team position for "Aho's Finnish friend" will soon be open

 

[Leafshater67]

This guy looked really promising and solid before injury. I hope he can get his career back on track

 

[Jared Dunn]

I guess that explains the Nikishin rumours

 

[torniojaws]

Kotkaniemi is getting shot into the sun, the team position for "Aho's Finnish friend" will soon be open

Will Välimäki also be a healthy scratch for half the season