F Jonathan Lekkerimaki (2022, 15th, VAN)

[ConnorMcMullet]

Undersized but skilled forward coming out of the same program as fellow 2022 eligible forwards Noah Ostlund and Liam Ohgren. Slick hands and a quick shot, caught my eye at the Hlinka.

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[PuckProspects]

Looks like an easy second rounder at this point and should push for 1st. Good skill and skating and shot looks very dangerous.

 

[VictorLustig]

Lekkerimäki is a gem. He's got ieverything needed to become a very high end offensive player. Will remain a secret for now, snake bit like crazy at the Ivan Hlinka.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Lekkerimäki is a gem. He's got ieverything needed to become a very high end offensive player. Will remain a secret for now, snake bit like crazy at the Ivan Hlinka.

 

[Zaddy]

Didn't watch todays game but I really liked what I saw from him in the game against the US. Definitely seems like a late 1st, early 2nd round type guy as of now.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I like what I've seen. I think he's the second most talented of the Swedish forwards. A little undersized, but should be able to put up points in the NHL.

 

[kudla]

How did he not have a thread until yesterday? This kid is really good, fantastic skater

 

[FinPanda]

Has he got Finnish background? Like grandparents or something.

 

[Svedu]

Has he got Finnish background? Like grandparents or something.

His fathers name is Peter Petri Mikael. So probably a Finnish or half Finnish dad and a Swedish mother. Not more Finnish than Zibanejad, who actually speaks Finnish and has a Finnish mom.

 

[FinPanda]

His fathers name is Peter Petri Mikael. So probably a Finnish or half Finnish dad and a Swedish mother. Not more Finnish than Zibanejad, who actually speaks Finnish and has a Finnish mom.

Yea I didn't mean he is Finnish in any way, his last name just sounds like someone who has Finnish background. Grown up in Sweden and totally Swedish. I was just curious.

 

[BKarchitect]

Cut from the Rosen/Lysell cloth? Slight build, great speed and high end puck skills? Sounds like a similar range of draft prospect.

 

[Martin Elz]

Cut from the Rosen/Lysell cloth? Slight build, great speed and high end puck skills? Sounds like a similar range of draft prospect.

He has been the Swedish forward who has generated the most chances. Not afraid to use his shot. Very dangerous flying down the wing.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Cut from the Rosen/Lysell cloth? Slight build, great speed and high end puck skills? Sounds like a similar range of draft prospect.

Similar, but I think a little worse. But Rosen raised his draft stock late in the season, so Lekkermaki might do the same.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Cut from the Rosen/Lysell cloth? Slight build, great speed and high end puck skills? Sounds like a similar range of draft prospect.

Much more of a sniper than Lysell. Maybe closer to Rosen.

 

[Bruce Granville]

Has he got Finnish background? Like grandparents or something.

No, his name used to be Emilsson and he wanted to change it into Vaahteramaki but got confused.

 

[theslatcher]

Still growing(grew 6cm the last year, I think?), so will be interesting to see where he ends up.

I'd say the Djurgården trio all have a legit shot of being 1st rounders.

 

[Antiillafire]

I didn’t watch today’s game which obviously was a good one for him but I thought he was the most dangerous offensive player for Sweden against Slovakia. Really good luck handler

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

I'd say the Djurgården trio all have a legit shot of being 1st rounders.

I'll be watching Djurgården J20 this winter!

 

[theslatcher]

Just scored a hatty in the first period to tie it up 3-3, up to 5 goals in 3(well, 2 and a third) games now.

 

[theslatcher]

The hatty:

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Kid scored another one, snipe city!

 

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[ConnorMcMullet]

Leads the J20 Nationell in goals (8) and points (12) after 5 games. His linemates Ostlund (11) and Ohgren (9) aren't far behind.

Any chance we could see the trio at the WJC, perhaps together as Sweden's 4th line, or is that wishful thinking?

 

[Predatore]

Any chance we could see the trio at the WJC, perhaps together as Sweden's 4th line, or is that wishful thinking?

Not realistic, but still could happen. Their only (likely) shot is if the team management select them to play in the 4-nation tournament held in November, in Sweden. Otherwise, assuming they are stuck playing U20 hockey, it will not happen. It is extremely rare that players not playing men's hockey make the U20 WJC team (not counting CHL guys, of course).

On the other hand, seeing how poorly the Swedish U20 team has played so far this season and the fact that the top 3 forwards are likely to miss the tournament (Raymond, Holtz, Eklund), they might want to try out new things.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Not realistic, but still could happen. Their only (likely) shot is if the team management select them to play in the 4-nation tournament held in November, in Sweden. Otherwise, assuming they are stuck playing U20 hockey, it will not happen. It is extremely rare that players not playing men's hockey make the U20 WJC team (not counting CHL guys, of course).

On the other hand, seeing how poorly the Swedish U20 team has played so far this season and the fact that the top 3 forwards are likely to miss the tournament (Raymond, Holtz, Eklund), they might want to try out new things.

Why do you say that? You think they'll be with their NHL teams?