Prospect Info: Lenni Hämeenaho (#58 Pick - 2nd Round - 2023 Draft)

[Clam Jensen]

Is he the guy for Jack and Bratt?

I hope so! Him or Grits.

 

[Guadana]

I hope so! Him or Grits.

 

[Hisch13r]

OT assist on the PP. Took a shot from the high slot and Erholtz batted in the rebound.

Edit: Scratch that. They reviewed it for a really long time. Apparently was batted in with his hand so no goal

I hope so! Him or Grits.

I like the idea of it being Lenni there and Grits with Timo-Nico. Either way hopefully would work

 

[Hisch13r]

Scores in the shootout. Comes down the left side, swings to the middle and rifles it glove side.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

 

[Emperoreddy]

All hail Lenni

 

[Juzmo]

^The first 15sec until his goal (0:31)
The OT-chance scored with the glove (4:24)

- Quite a bit of good stuff today with the goal, 7 shot attempts, 1/2 on the shootout, & a real nice big hit (on former Oiler Iiro Pakarinen who had to gather himself a bit after it) with all the other physical play, in his 19:00 TOI.

- Only had the PP during OT, but again kinda felt like Lenni should be getting a few more passes from the defenseman who's on it.

- With all the guys available it has been taking some time to get a proper mix below Lenni's line, and with that trio carrying the load that they have for a bit now (in this rougher period for the team) there is the looming threat of them getting overworked. With some mixing even today the 2nd and 3rd lines felt like they got some solid combos going that have been tried before, with then the 4th being a work in progress. Fingers crossed.

 

[My3Sons]

Why would NJ draft a player in such low resolution? I had no idea Lenni was so fuzzy in real life. Is he even solid matter? What was Fitz thinking?

 

[Bearr]

IMO last season he really had a slump spring after the WJC, whereas this year I think he's even improved slightly. He did have a bit of a quiet period (as did the rest of his line), but what I mean is that he's actually been more active in his own end and on the forecheck instead of just coasting around.

His coach trusts him too, as he's been put on the ice late in the game even when defending a lead nevermind 3-on-3 where actually staying with your man is so important. This was hardly fathomable last year, and he had a more sheltered role (out of pure necessity since he was such a black hole without the puck). Has been throwing his weight around rather enthusiastically as well.

 

[Ol Dirty Bstrd]

How is his skating progressing? Is it at least low end NHL caliber?

 

[Juzmo]

A PP-assist, & (seemed like) a post in the SO. 2nd most TOI by a forward with 18:01.



A bit of a tougher game for Lenni's line today in an away game vs the best team of the last 20 games.

 

[longislanddevil]

Could we see Lenni with the big club in the upcoming season? I’m thinking if he doesn’t challenge for a roster spot in training camp, maybe he can be an in-season call up.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Could we see Lenni with the big club in the upcoming season? I’m thinking if he doesn’t challenge for a roster spot in training camp, maybe he can be an in-season call up.

Been reported the team doesn't see that was an option.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Been reported the team doesn't see that was an option.

That report was for THIS season. Not next.

 

[Emperoreddy]

That report was for THIS season. Not next.

Ohhh I misread. I don't think i would want him on the big club next season either though unless he had an insane camp