LW Patrik Laine - Tappara, FEL (2016 Draft)
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Didn't see the game but read on Finnish sites that his skating looked bad and he didn't do anything offensively. Well it was kinda expected since it was his first game since the knee injury and he is still recovering.
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Watched the game today. Laine was a bit shy when it came to shooting. He had one 2 on 1 on the first period and decided to pass instead but the other guy couldn't bury it (not a laser tape pass though either). 1st period wasn't really good but on the second he seemed to be more on it and be at the right places at the right time. He also partially contributed to the 3rd Ilves goal by missing a pass and causing a turnover. Don't think he had more than 1 shot towards the goal and didn't get more than a few minutes in the 3rd period.
Really liked the physicality. He delivered some good hits on the boards and didn't shy off at all. Seemed like a giant compared to most grown ups on the ice. You could tell he missed off season training because the skating wasn't as dynamic as it should have been. If the knee is fine he should get back on the trail before the season starts.
Overall a decent first adult game from a 16 year old. When he gets accustomed to the climate and completely recovers we should see some of that magic his got in the pockets.
Really liked the physicality. He delivered some good hits on the boards and didn't shy off at all. Seemed like a giant compared to most grown ups on the ice. You could tell he missed off season training because the skating wasn't as dynamic as it should have been. If the knee is fine he should get back on the trail before the season starts.
Overall a decent first adult game from a 16 year old. When he gets accustomed to the climate and completely recovers we should see some of that magic his got in the pockets.
How meny prep gamed has it been? How did he do in the other games? And was there any positive chemistry between puljujärvi and aho? Thankfull for answer
The camp was 8 days but all trio Laine/Puljujärvi and Aho only joined for the camp before blues game. Dont know the lines from that game but according to coach they tried different setups and got lots of special teams training
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judging from the hlinka higlights he might be the slowest player on finnish team. with the injury and nearly the whole sommer with only limited training might cost him the spot in tappara A-team, what have he been doing? judging on the picture in that intervjue he dont look far from 100kg. get the feeling that he has not been so serious this summer, oh well.. he is just a kid
judging from the hlinka higlights he might be the slowest player on finnish team. with the injury and nearly the whole sommer with only limited training might cost him the spot in tappara A-team, what have he been doing? judging on the picture in that intervjue he dont look far from 100kg. get the feeling that he has not been so serious this summer, oh well.. he is just a kid
We just have to wait. He was expected back in November so kinda expected that he is not in game shape. If he's not any better by Christmas then it's time to worry.
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"Little Lions' star player gone mad"
http://www.iltalehti.fi/jaakiekko/2014081418572415_jk.shtml
So apparently a Finnish player in the Ivan Hlinka tournament was outraged that the coach didn't put him on the ice for the last few minutes when Finland was trailing Czech Republic with one goal and the goalie was pulled. The player had given the finger to the coach and apparently said "he could kill the coach". The captains of the team wanted to send the player home immediately but management didn't respond in any way, and the player player in the next game against USA, to other players' amazement.
The player has apparently had similar problem in his own club team too, is "one of the most skilled and gifted players in his age group", and has a contract for FEL.
So, what I'm trying to say, is that all the clues lead to Laine. He was the first player I thought of when I saw this and all Jatkoaika (Finnish hockey board) posters that have commented on the subject have agreed.
Of course we can't be sure. But still, I hope Laine can find a way to mature a bit (he's still a kid though, so I guess some maturing is on the way anyway).
http://www.iltalehti.fi/jaakiekko/2014081418572415_jk.shtml
So apparently a Finnish player in the Ivan Hlinka tournament was outraged that the coach didn't put him on the ice for the last few minutes when Finland was trailing Czech Republic with one goal and the goalie was pulled. The player had given the finger to the coach and apparently said "he could kill the coach". The captains of the team wanted to send the player home immediately but management didn't respond in any way, and the player player in the next game against USA, to other players' amazement.
The player has apparently had similar problem in his own club team too, is "one of the most skilled and gifted players in his age group", and has a contract for FEL.
So, what I'm trying to say, is that all the clues lead to Laine. He was the first player I thought of when I saw this and all Jatkoaika (Finnish hockey board) posters that have commented on the subject have agreed.
Of course we can't be sure. But still, I hope Laine can find a way to mature a bit (he's still a kid though, so I guess some maturing is on the way anyway).
Laine has been left out of some junior teams before for no obvious reason. I am afraid he has an attitude problem, a while ago I thought he came off as very immature in interviews when compared to Puljujärvi.
Hopefully this tournament and Tappara's pre-season game was a wake up call for him and he starts acting like a professional. Talent will only get him this far.
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Really childish behaviour. The good thing is there's a stone wall ahead of him in Tappara if he brings anything like that into men's locker room. Growing amongst men should and will instill some humility into any youngling. In juniors you are more likely to be free to act like a child. He should have excellent environment to mature up.
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There's no need to excuse to such behavior as most of his peers are able to behave. Being in a team full of grown up men will put him at the lowest end of the pecking order and hopefully teach humility.Good thing is that he is still young. I remember reading Teräväinen having attitude issues in his teens and by all appearances seems like a well-behaving and respectful person now. There is time to learn.
"He is just a kid" don't count when you act that megastupid. Not sure was it him but the player should have kicked out already and should have some mental coaching to get the superstarpiss out of his head. Yes he will mature but when your attitude is like that, it will be hard and NHL scouts are already taking notes.
He is still a teenager but it was really disgusting what he did. I still hope he doesen't fully mature up. I hope he will develope similar personality as Zlatan or Balotelli. Tired of hearing cliches after cliches from players.
No matter how good you are, you just can't behave like that. Hockey is a team sport after all. Furthermore, considering the Finnish national team's "identity" which is based on seamless team play, this kind of behavior is almost unprecedented. I mean, try to imagine Barkov or Mi. Granlund pulling stunts like that, not to mention any of the older players. If these behavioral problems are not taken care of, it can act as a poison against his own teams. And from a fan's standpoint, it's hard to respect him if he continues on that road. 
P.S.
Some lazy-ass defending on the Czech Republic's third goal.
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Some lazy-ass defending on the Czech Republic's third goal.
Don't understand why Iltalehti made so big deal out of this in the first place. Now the whole internet/Finnish media is bashing the kid, not sure what good that does to anyone.
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The reason why these rags do anything is to get more clicks and sales i.e. money. If Laine is as arrogant as he now seems, this could be a good experience for him, to see where that kind of behavior leads to.
Jussi
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Based on performances in this tournament and what I've seen from clips and read reports, Puljujärvi would have had a better chance of making the U-20 team than Laine anyway. That skating alone would have "killed" him in the NA rinks.
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