Player Discussion Jesperi Kotkaniemi - (On Loan to Liiga)

[26Mats]

KK is looking less like a playmaker and more like a scoring/hitting Centerman.

In that case it would be wise to put a playmaking winger on his line.

I like KK but I don't know where this hyper physical play came from. Was this the coaching staffs doing? Is that what they expect from him?

He came in the PO's scored 4 goals, No assists and hit everything that moves.

It was very different from his rookie year.

Hopefully he doesn't get confused and just plays his game.

I see a 3rd line of Byron - KK - Tofolli
To start the year.

Maybe Anderson switched with TT at some point.
But I don't see Lehky on his left though.

Kk said he enjoys the physical/hitting part of the game. He said it's fun.

I think he also has a chip on his shoulder from coming into the league under weight and getting pushed around.

Initially I think he wanted to bulk up to prevent being pushed around, and pushed off the puck. But now that he's starting to turn into a physical beast, he's taken to using this new found strength.

I think he'll settle down and realize if he spends all his energy hitting, he'll have less production...

 

[Toene]

KK and Anderson could be a really poor mans style of play only Getzlaf/Perry

Getzlaf/Perry were cycle gods.

 

[Toene]

That's a sweet ass jersey man

Except for the puke-worthy ads making him look like a Nascar, I agree.

 

[Walrus26]

Finally moving away from his puny frame. Starting to look more and more thick. Good to see this.

If you want to gamble, then baby I'm your man.
You win some, you lose some, it's all a game to me.

The Ace of Spades.

 

[Mrb1p]

KK is looking less like a playmaker and more like a scoring/hitting Centerman.

In that case it would be wise to put a playmaking winger on his line.

I like KK but I don't know where this hyper physical play came from. Was this the coaching staffs doing? Is that what they expect from him?

He came in the PO's scored 4 goals, No assists and hit everything that moves.

It was very different from his rookie year.

Hopefully he doesn't get confused and just plays his game.

I see a 3rd line of Byron - KK - Tofolli
To start the year.

Maybe Anderson switched with TT at some point.
But I don't see Lehky on his left though.

He has always played like this, as far back as Ive seen him he was gritty and love physicaly imposing himself, thats why I loved him so much.

The guy can snipe and playmake though, dont get it twisted.

 

[Mrb1p]

Getzlaf/Perry were cycle gods.

I freaking know. I loved them in their prime, impressive beasts, plus they were so good together. Theres nothing you could do to defend against them, Perry rolled off defenders all over and Getzlaf punched them around while stick handling.

I want this in my life again

 

[FrankMTL]

Doesn't look like he's too happy to be there

He'll be known as Jesperi Beastaniemi soon...

 

[le_sean]

Imagine the frustration of opposing defenders where they are forced to hold on to the puck on one shift because Suzuki is taking away passing options and on the next shift if they hesitate a second too long, in comes this 6’3 Finnish beast ready to pulverize them.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Kotkaniemi 5 minutes for boarding

Anderson 5 minutes for fighting

 

[Adam Michaels]

Kotkaniemi 5 minutes for boarding

Anderson 5 minutes for fighting

Weber no penalties for cross checking a guy 3 times back-to-back-to-back.

Goal disallowed because Gallagher made contact with the goalie.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Kotkaniemi 5 minutes for boarding

Anderson 5 minutes for fighting

Kotkaniemi « dirtiest player in the league »

- Canadian/Toronto sports media

 

[26Mats]

KK and Anderson could be a really poor mans style of play only Getzlaf/Perry

Getzlaf/Perry were cycle gods.

Getzlaf and Perry I think are either hall of famers or borderline hall met gamers. They largely played in an era where scoring was low so their career stats aren't as high. But they were among the best of their era.

Kk has a unique mix of skills and has shown an ability to learn quickly. The sky's the limit for him in terms of what he can become very good at - defensive play, scoring, playmaking, transition game, hitting, cycling, etc... But I'm not yet sure he'll be elite at any one thing.

 

[donghabs98]

Imagine the frustration of opposing defenders where they are forced to hold on to the puck on one shift because Suzuki is taking away passing options and on the next shift if they hesitate a second too long, in comes this 6’3 Finnish beast ready to pulverize them.

It's been a while since we've had 2 centers to be excited to watch in Montreal. I cant wait to see how they develop out, could be a very dangerous duo once they hit their primes.

 

[montreal]

The more i see kk’s game now the more i think he should be playing with Anderson.
Lot more hitting to his game.

if the plan is to keep Drouin with Suzuki then I think you need Anderson's size/physical game to off-set the cream puffiness of Drouin. I would be fine with Anderson on the RW of either though.

 

[1909]

KK is looking less like a playmaker and more like a scoring/hitting Centerman.

In that case it would be wise to put a playmaking winger on his line.

I like KK but I don't know where this hyper physical play came from. Was this the coaching staffs doing? Is that what they expect from him?

He came in the PO's scored 4 goals, No assists and hit everything that moves.

It was very different from his rookie year.

Hopefully he doesn't get confused and just plays his game.

I see a 3rd line of Byron - KK - Tofolli
To start the year.

Maybe Anderson switched with TT at some point.
But I don't see Lehky on his left though.

In his last year in Finland, wasn't he playing on a wing most of the times ?

 

[Mrb1p]

if the plan is to keep Drouin with Suzuki then I think you need Anderson's size/physical game to off-set the cream puffiness of Drouin. I would be fine with Anderson on the RW of either though.

Gallagher has enough sandpaper to work with Drouin and Suzuki I think, he just has to stop hogging all the pucks from Suzuki though.

In his last year in Finland, wasn't he playing on a wing most of the times ?

Yes

 

[CauZuki]

Kotkaniemi « dirtiest player in the league »

- Canadian/Toronto sports media

What kind of player lays heavy checks while having a smile on his face, what a psychopath!

- TSN probably...

 

[SOLR]

if the plan is to keep Drouin with Suzuki then I think you need Anderson's size/physical game to off-set the cream puffiness of Drouin. I would be fine with Anderson on the RW of either though.

Nah, I think Suzuki's brains take care of that. It will be Drouin - Suzuki - Toffoli. Anderson - KK - Armia

 

[jaffy27]

He'll be known as Jesperi Beastaniemi soon...

Well Man Mountain does need his K2......

 

[HABitual Fan]

Nah, I think Suzuki's brains take care of that. It will be Drouin - Suzuki - Toffoli. Anderson - KK - Armia

This is Montreal so I expect Danault to get one of the shiny new toys

 

[Paul Dipietro]

This is Montreal so I expect Danault to get one of the shiny new toys

So that would mean someone else gets Gallagher. On paper the top 9 doesn't have a problem at RW

 

[shamrun]

Weber no penalties for cross checking a guy 3 times back-to-back-to-back.

Goal disallowed because Gallagher made contact with the goalie.

He is grand fathered into the new nhl.

 

[HABitual Fan]

So that would mean someone else gets Gallagher. On paper the top 9 doesn't have a problem at RW

More likely Tatar exiled to KK and TT plays with Danault and Gallagher.

 

[Adam Michaels]

He is grand fathered into the new nhl.

There is truth to that. There are some guys in the league that have that stature that affords them getting away with something someone else will be called on for doing it with half the force.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

I love this kid! Hopefully he has a killer career.

A 1-2 punch of of Suzuki and KK hitting 70+ points each for years to come would be fantastic!