Player Discussion: Rasmus Kupari

[gojetsgo]

 

[DRW204]

Sucks to see Kupari get hurt. It does make the answer of who sits for vilardi? easier though as it was bw him and Barron for me.

 

[Jets 31]

Jesus, 2 down 1 to go or what ? Our LA guys are having some bad luck with injuries . Hopefully Valardi is back very soon.

 

[Jetcetera]

Hopefully we call up lambert

 

[surixon]

Hopefully we call up lambert

AjF has already been recalled. Best to leave Brad down to continue to work on his game then to play 6 to 8 minutes per game on the fourth line.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Typical Jets. First it was 4-6 weeks. Now, already the story is changing. It's up to 4-7 weeks.

Winnipeg Jets associate coach Scott Arniel says Rasmus Kupari out 4-7 weeks with shoulder injury – Illegal Curve Hockey

Tough news for the speedy forward.

illegalcurve.com

We're obviously being prepared for the worst. Next, it will be 8-10 ( or even 8-11) weeks. Then, season ending. Then, maybe even career ending. Just wait for it. Mark. My. Words.

 

[JetsFan815]

Hopefully we call up lambert

Hope not. Lambert needs to play big minutes and put up points at the pro level. Riding the 4th line is not gonna do him any good, compared to playing 18 minutes a night with the Moose including top PP time. I would only bring up Lambert/Chibrikov if there was role for them in the top-9.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Bumping Kupari thread. Former 20 overall has some skill/suze/speed. Hoping he finds his mojo this year.

A few scouting reports from yesteryear.

Rasmus Kupari | Rasmus Kupari Profile | Rasmus Kupari Scouting Report 2018

Rasmus Kupari scouting report for NHL Draft. Profile contains Rasmus Kupari stats, videos and written bios

www.mynhldraft.com

 

[Skidooboy]

sorry 1 good game is meaningless. 70+ games between goals and only 11 points in that span?

31 points in 159 games?

Why is this guy on our team?
Honestly...I don't get it at all.

 

[MelikeJets]

sorry 1 good game is meaningless. 70+ games between goals and only 11 points in that span?

31 points in 159 games?

Why is this guy on our team?
Honestly...I don't get it at all.

And Lambert didn't make the team.

 

[Gm0ney]

Bumping Kupari thread. Former 20 overall has some skill/suze/speed. Hoping he finds his mojo this year.

A few scouting reports from yesteryear.

Rasmus Kupari | Rasmus Kupari Profile | Rasmus Kupari Scouting Report 2018

Rasmus Kupari scouting report for NHL Draft. Profile contains Rasmus Kupari stats, videos and written bios

www.mynhldraft.com

Damn the first thing I saw was that post from last November saying he'd be out 4-6 weeks.

Hopefully that goal was the knife in the ketchup bottle and Kupari scores a bunch more.

 

[bustamente]

I keep hoping that he is not K Ves part two, maybe he takes a step forward this year, Chevy must of seen something

 

[Whileee]

It's early but Kupari has been really good this season.

 

[gojetsgo]

It's early but Kupari has been really good this season.

if he continues this play he should get a chance between ehlers/perfetti

 

[sipowicz]

Kupari > slow Gus

 

[Jet]

if he continues this play he should get a chance between ehlers/perfetti

Maybe when they both get demoted to the 4th line

 

[Huffer]

His speed is a definite asset.

 

[Malcsta]

If Kupari has a good shot, is it just his hockey IQ that's keeping him off the board? What is the thing he needs to improve on the most for things to "Click"?

 

[Jet]

If Kupari has a good shot, is it just his hockey IQ that's keeping him off the board? What is the thing he needs to improve on the most for things to "Click"?

I think his release and accuracy to be honest.

He can get to the right places, he has good hands, but oftentimes he takes too long to shoot which results in a block or the goalie getting set, and he also doesn't seem to be able to pick his spots very well.

 

[Malcsta]

I think his release and accuracy to be honest.

He can get to the right places, he has good hands, but oftentimes he takes too long to shoot which results in a block or the goalie getting set, and he also doesn't seem to be able to pick his spots very well.

Well if he continues to improve ill be happy, mind you his continued growth just means it will be more difficult for lambert to step up. Im kinda torn

 

[Channelcat]

It's early but Kupari has been really good this season.

Omg.....what a lopsided deal that was.

 

[Bender Duster]

I think his release and accuracy to be honest.

He can get to the right places, he has good hands, but oftentimes he takes too long to shoot which results in a block or the goalie getting set, and he also doesn't seem to be able to pick his spots very well.

That's my take as well. He gets himself to the right spot and gets his chances but his shots are often either blocked or tipped because he doesn't get them off quick enough, and when he does get a shot off, he'll hit the goalie square in the logo.

 

[Buffdog]

One thing I've noticed that Kup does very well is puck protection. Positions himself between the defender and the puck and buys a second to make a good play

He also goes to the net better than I remember

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

I think his release and accuracy to be honest.

He can get to the right places, he has good hands, but oftentimes he takes too long to shoot which results in a block or the goalie getting set, and he also doesn't seem to be able to pick his spots very well.

The good thing is accuracy and release are 2 things that can be taught and improved on with practice. You can’t teach speed or hockey IQ, which Kupari appears to have based on these 3 games. (I don’t think soeed has ever been in doubt. )

 

[LowLefty]

If Kupari has a good shot, is it just his hockey IQ that's keeping him off the board? What is the thing he needs to improve on the most for things to "Click"?

IMO, he doesn't get to the net or middle ice very often - he's decent along the walls and can make plays on the outside but you rarely see him in the thick of things in the middle ice.
I think he is a little timid and needs to lean in a bit in battling for that ice - the good news is, he's better at it this year than he has been and that's showing in how he how he looks to be much better with puck possession.
I think his scoring will improve a ton if he does the above -