Love
Registered User
- Feb 29, 2012
- 15,180
- 12,648
F Jonathan Lekkerimaki (2022, 15th, VAN)
- Thread starter ConnorMcMullet
- Start date
I don't think the 22 draft was weak at all, some decent guys after 15 as well.
It did lack star power but there might be a ton of solid players from the draft.
Lekkerimaki has also found his game after a rough post draft to say the least.
It's just me or his skillset looks little bit limited except his excellent shot? All his goals looks similar - perfectly placed long distance shots. Don't get me wrong, he looks good and it's logical he does what works for him, but I miss some more creativity and another dimension from him in order to succeed at NHL level.
I'm sure he can be a PP force (despite better goalies) but I'm not sure if it's a good sign he has like just two or three ways how to score a goal. I saw good handling skills in his draft season, but right now it's all about the shot. I'm not saying it's not gonna work in the NHL but many great players busted because they relied solely on their shot.
I'm sure he can be a PP force (despite better goalies) but I'm not sure if it's a good sign he has like just two or three ways how to score a goal. I saw good handling skills in his draft season, but right now it's all about the shot. I'm not saying it's not gonna work in the NHL but many great players busted because they relied solely on their shot.
Wow. NHL shot easily. Looks pretty mobile and getting to open spots on the ice, meaning good IQ and motor.
Am I concerned? I mean, if they traded him for somebody like Guentzel to go for it I'd be hyped. But I don't think there's any risk of trading him for a depth piece like a Tanev. He is an important piece for us in two years to give us flexibility when Boeser expires.
He is a 19 yr old trying to survive vs grown professional men. I think he is sticking to his strength which is shot and skating. He is also a very good playmaker with excellent hands.
In his NHL prime I see a top 6 player that can pot in 25-35 goals in his sleep and will be a dangerous 1 shot game breaker.
Raistlin
Registered User
- Aug 25, 2006
- 5,009
- 3,950
I would like to see more rushes to the net to showcase his hands too. but he's one of those Laine types that can consistently beat goalies from distance, Im not going to fault him for abusing his talent.
He had a lot more rushes in the WJC, it maybe dependent on the linemates hes playing with, i unfortunately dont follow his deployment this year. Whatever they were doing at Orebro, its killing the offense and only elite talent is breaking through and scoring goals for them.
Orebro is a hot mess.... They fired their coach in January. Afterwards they were shutout in 4 games in January.
Yesterday was the first time Orebro scored more than 2 goals since Jan 13.
I assume we see Lekkerimaki transition to North America as early as this spring to perhaps join the Abby Canucks for a playoff run.
sting101
Registered User
- Feb 8, 2012
- 16,773
- 16,084
Leading Orebro in goals and PtsPG by forwards. 2 pts back of the scoring leader who's played 6 more games.
Small list of 19yr olds that have led their teams in scoring in the SHL and he's getting closer
Small list of 19yr olds that have led their teams in scoring in the SHL and he's getting closer
Last edited:
OT winner this morning.. Thats 5 goals in his last 5 games
-Leads all u24 in goals and scoring in SHL
-7th overall in goal scoring in SHL
- 3rd in game winning goals in SHL
Button has him 10th in the top 50 drafted prospects
-Leads all u24 in goals and scoring in SHL
-7th overall in goal scoring in SHL
- 3rd in game winning goals in SHL
Button has him 10th in the top 50 drafted prospects
BenningHurtsMySoul
Unfair Huggy Bear
Szechwan
Registered User
- Sep 13, 2006
- 6,149
- 6,328
I had a laugh that he scored this way immediately after @Raistlin and @LeonTheKing were talking about only scoring from distance and not taking it to the net
Raistlin
Registered User
- Aug 25, 2006
- 5,009
- 3,950
To be fair that was more than a week ago when I wrote that. But yeah, if he elects to shoot from distance on a pretty clear path to the net, I'd think he's trolling me. Good to see him do that while fighting off a check. Exciting prospect for sure playing against men, I guess production in the AHL is the only way to make believers out of his naysayers at this stage.
Marc the Habs Fan
Moderator
Szechwan
Registered User
- Sep 13, 2006
- 6,149
- 6,328
He really does have that elite sense of when to shoot. Perfectly timed as the goalie is trying to reset and see past the screen.
PavelBure10
The Russian Rocket
Looking like a young Makus Naslund in those highlights.
I have to imagine he comes over and starts the year in Abby next season. I think he is going to have a reasonably short time there before getting called up.
Eye of Ra
Grandmaster General of the International boards
He might make Team Sweden in World Championship this May
Last edited:
sting101
Registered User
- Feb 8, 2012
- 16,773
- 16,084
With 8 goals in his last 10 games he's now 4th in the entire SEL and leads Orebro in scoring after missing 6 games while winning a silver medal and MVP of the U20's in which he went 7-3-10 in 7 games.....not bad
Hypothetically, IF Vancouver were going to trade him like Philly did with Gauthier, would he yield as good or maybe an even better return?
GordieHowYaDoin
WFP
- Nov 9, 2022
- 235
- 407
Drysdale has 2pts in 18gp since being traded to Philly and is yet again plagued by an injury (week-to-week currently)
You'd better hope Lekkerimakki would yeild a better return lol
It depends whether they are as foolish as Philly in selecting a return. Abstractly, Gauthier is a more highly valued prospect.
BenningHurtsMySoul
Unfair Huggy Bear
Kaners PPGs
Registered User
They lost Michkov?
