Player Discussion Jesse Ylonen #56

[Paddy17]

He's been fairly productive in the NHL, despite his ice time and linemates. He's been putting up decent 3rd line numbers even if you're stats watching. He's got great speed, quickness (fast twitch muscles), decent to good hands, and a good shot. I just don't get why he can't have more opportunities.

 

[EtLeBut2]

Not sure why he's not a lock for the lineup at this point, if you take away cliches and draft pedigree he's a lot more useful than a lot of our other forwards.

 

[26Mats]

Not sure why he's not a lock for the lineup at this point, if you take away cliches and draft pedigree he's a lot more useful than a lot of our other forwards.

He has the offensive upside. And I think we're going to see him add a physical dimension to his game. He can definitely protect the puck better on the wall than all our smaller players.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Not sure why he's not a lock for the lineup at this point, if you take away cliches and draft pedigree he's a lot more useful than a lot of our other forwards.

Don't understand why he doesn't get better line mates and more minutes to be honest.

 

[bcv]

Josh Anderson wishes he was as good Ylonen.

 

[rik schau]

He can pass,he can shoot,he can skate,he can read the play,just don't play him on the PP or with better line-mates.smh

 

[26Mats]

He can pass,he can shoot,he can skate,he can read the play,just don't play him on the PP or with better line-mates.smh

I think he's going to add a physical dimension to his game, with his new physique.

Even if he never throws a lot of hits, his big frame will allow him to protect the puck on the wall and win board battles.

 

[rik schau]

I think he's going to add a physical dimension to his game, with his new physique.

Even if he never throws a lot of hits, his big frame will allow him to protect the puck on the wall and win board battles.

He is more of a skilled finesse player but being able to use physicality as well is always welcome.

 

[26Mats]

He is more of a skilled finesse player but being able to use physicality as well is always welcome.

I don't like Pearson taking up a spot ahead of him in the depth chart. But I understood the trade...

I think Ylonen will adapt his game over the years. If he can't be more than a 20 goal scorer, I think he'll add a little grind to his game. We'll see...

 

[rik schau]

I don't like Pearson taking up a spot ahead of him in the depth chart. But I understood the trade...

I think Ylonen will adapt his game over the years. If he can't be more than a 20 goal scorer, I think he'll add a little grind to his game. We'll see...

There is a lot I don't like,don't get me started.lol

 

[Naslundforever]

Seems so much more useful than #17

 

[26Mats]

Seems so much more useful than #17

Anderson is expendable, but he's unmovable now. Anderson needs to be put in a position to succeed so we can move him. So it's more Pearson I don't like in front of Ylonen. If we put Pearson on the 4th line and miss out on that 5th rounder we could have gotten for him at the TDL, I'll be ok with that.

 

[Habssince89]

I think it would've been more than fair for Ylonen to move into the top6 given his performance, but I think they're being especially slow to move him because they really want to see consistent production and they're hoping he can produce where he is and Anderson will do....anything on the scoresheet. He's very noticeable though so I think it will happen eventually. At the very least he needs to start being on the PP because he has hands and a one-timer.

 

[26Mats]

I think it would've been more than fair for Ylonen to move into the top6 given his performance, but I think they're being especially slow to move him because they really want to see consistent production and they're hoping he can produce where he is and Anderson will do....anything on the scoresheet. He's very noticeable though so I think it will happen eventually. At the very least he needs to start being on the PP because he has hands and a one-timer.

Maybe we cab start with:

Newhook - Suzuki - Gallagher
Caufield - Dvo - Slaf
Anderson - Monahan - Ylonen
Pez - Evans - Pearson

pp2:

Gallagher
Newhook Ylonen Slaf
Barron

I don't think Ylonen is ready to play the bumper. But maybe he learn on the job. But both PP units have doing well recently, so not sure we need to rock the boat.

 

[Whitesnake]

I learned TODAY that Ylonen was American...lolll

 

[Tyson]

I learned TODAY that Ylonen was American...lolll

Yep his dad played for the Coyotes and Jesse was born in Arizona.

 

[26Mats]

I learned TODAY that Ylonen was American...lolll

Ylonen is jacked now. He's going to be a beast of a player once he gets comfortable with the North American game style at the NHL level.

 

[Tyson]

Ylonen is jacked now. He's going to be a beast of a player once he gets comfortable with the North American game style at the NHL level.

His skill set is so under rated. Great vision, elite skating and shot. I am amazed he is still looked at as nothing more than a 4th liner.

 

[26Mats]

His skill set is so under rated. Great vision, elite skating and shot. I am amazed he is still looked at as nothing more than a 4th liner.

Some wanted him put on waivers after training camp, thinking he was useless.

I just always saw him as the type that is cautious in a new situation (exact opposite of Struble!) And so it would take him some time to get out of his shell. I don't know how many points he has in him, but he's got that versatile skill set. So look out when he comes out of his shell. He could be the hockey version of the incredible hulk... I look forward to seeing it. For now I'd just like to see him get a regular shift on a line with Suzuki or a healthy Monahan.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Ylonen is jacked now. He's going to be a beast of a player once he gets comfortable with the North American game style at the NHL level.

I think he's very comfortable, he just needs to learn to cycle and manufacture scoring opps inside the dots, like the rest of the team.

 

[26Mats]

I think he's very comfortable, he just needs to learn to cycle and manufacture scoring opps inside the dots, like the rest of the team.

I think he's more comfortable than last year. But I don't think he's fully figured out what he's capable of. He'll have to test some boundaries, which I expect him to do.

 

[jrom]

He is more of a skilled finesse player but being able to use physicality as well is always welcome.

I think it shows he played 100+ AHL games, along the board he's competent for his size, doesn't put himself in vulnerable positions. He has a better shot then most of PP2 also...

 

[LaP]

Some wanted him put on waivers after training camp, thinking he was useless.

I just always saw him as the type that is cautious in a new situation (exact opposite of Struble!) And so it would take him some time to get out of his shell. I don't know how many points he has in him, but he's got that versatile skill set. So look out when he comes out of his shell. He could be the hockey version of the incredible hulk... I look forward to seeing it. For now I'd just like to see him get a regular shift on a line with Suzuki or a healthy Monahan.

Well there's no putting him on waiver now cause he's going to be claimed 100%. Good 3rd line player at 750k a winning team will claim that fast. Avs would jump on him.

 

[G0bias]

I learned TODAY that Ylonen was American...lolll

Lmao at Caufield still being the shortest despite the only one in skates. It looks like he's standing on a little stool lol

 

[BLONG7]

This kid needs more ice time...................MSL use your brain!!