RW Jesse Puljujärvi - Karpat, FEL (2016 Draft)

[thomast]

One plays against kids and another against adults and even thrives there. Would they play the same level of competition, it'd be far easier to put things into perspective. Still for Button to make a claim for Matthews being "by far the best prospect of this draft", it only indicates he hasn't seen Puljujärvi in action much if at all. But that's not abnormality, European players don't get the spotlight the Americans do at this age. Even having him top4 at the moment is a bit of a suprise. A Year ago he was barely top20 in some lists eventhough the potential and ability had been displayed, only not enough for the NA scouts.

Also if Puljujärvi's projected height will be 195cm (as he has stated himself) it's going to be damn hard to surpass him, given the skating and skill set.

Like thomast said, will be a thrill seeing those two collide in the WJC.

Game of the year for me after McDavid vs Eichel at WJC.

You're right about Puljujärvi being such a complete package. He has size (might be close to 6'4 right now), is really explosive especially his first steps, has sniper shot and can make really high end plays with his vision. One of the best thing about Puljujärvi is that he can play in really fast tempo. Haven't seen that in finnish prospects for ages. He can slow down the tempo and suddently explode with his accerelation which gives him some momentum. He is really smart too, very high hockeyIQ. One negative thing might be him not being overly physical. He seems to be Hossa like player who outworks opposite players but i'd like him to throw some hits too. He might be best 98 born prospect in the world right now. Matthews can be tier above that. We will see that in WJC.

 

[JJTT]

One negative thing might be him not being overly physical. He seems to be Hossa like player who outworks opposite players but i'd like him to throw some hits too. He might be best 98 born prospect in the world right now. Matthews can be tier above that. We will see that in WJC.

You are right about him not being physical but there have been some moments this year where got angry and completely flattens a guy with a hit or gets on a scrum in front of the net out of nowhere(His first game where he hit Saravo or U20 game vs Sweden.). Physicality is there but he seems to avoid it. Hopefully he will get more comfortable with hitting once he matures a bit.

 

[fr9dd9]

Why is puljujärvi and kalapudas not playing in the same line?

 

[Anthony Mauro]

Puljujarvi is more neck and neck with Matthews than is suggested RE Button. He has just about equal amount of prospect weight as Auston - just less visibility.

 

[kelsier]

Game winner today. Does anyone have a clip of the goal?

 

[teddy83]

For you non-finns reading this thread, Puljujarvi is going to blow your mind in WJC

 

[Erikfromfin]

For you non-finns reading this thread, Puljujarvi is going to blow your mind in WJC

Blew mine at Jönköping but WJC is another beast.

no video but i quess in middle there is photo of his goal.
http://www.jatkoaika.com/mestis/Kuvakooste/tuto-hokki/puljuj%C3%A4rven-maali-riitti-voittoon/163015

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Blew mine at Jönköping but WJC is another beast.

no video but i quess in middle there is photo of his goal.

That's cool, in the background people are just having a seat and having a coffee like it's a cafe, is this common in arena's?

Which arena is this?

 

[JJTT]

That's cool, in the background people are just having a seat and having a coffee like it's a cafe, is this common in arena's?

Which arena is this?

No not common at all. Never seen something like this before.

Arena is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kupittaan_jäähalli

 

[JJTT]

Here is the goal from yesterday

http://youtu.be/1RP_Z8Y_4ck?t=3m15s

At 3:15




1 assist so far vs Leki after 1st period in today's game.

 

[seadawg]

Nice power move on that goal.

He really does seem to be the complete package. Size, strength, finesse. He's a strong skater, especially for his size.

I've only ever seen videos of his play, but so far I'm very impressed.

Considering his size, he is one of the most intriguing prospects I've seen in a long time. Most players his size don't have the scoring touch and vision that he seems to have. If he continues to develop, he could be an amazing NHL player.

I'm trying to determine who he most compares to as a current NHLer. I've heard him compared to Kovalchuk, but he doesn't seem to have the same explosiveness or speed that Kovalchuk has, nor the same one-timer. I don't think that is a good comparison.

I'm trying to think of a big, power winger with his skill set, but none immediately come to mind. Maybe Hossa, but he doesn't have neither the same reach as Puljujarvi. They both possess high skill and can play a power game, though.

 

[FinHockey]

That's cool, in the background people are just having a seat and having a coffee like it's a cafe, is this common in arena's?

Which arena is this?

They are actually drinking beer.

 

[kelsier]

Nice power move on that goal.

He really does seem to be the complete package. Size, strength, finesse. He's a strong skater, especially for his size.

I've only ever seen videos of his play, but so far I'm very impressed.

Considering his size, he is one of the most intriguing prospects I've seen in a long time. Most players his size don't have the scoring touch and vision that he seems to have. If he continues to develop, he could be an amazing NHL player.

I'm trying to determine who he most compares to as a current NHLer. I've heard him compared to Kovalchuk, but he doesn't seem to have the same explosiveness or speed that Kovalchuk has, nor the same one-timer. I don't think that is a good comparison.

I'm trying to think of a big, power winger with his skill set, but none immediately come to mind. Maybe Hossa, but he doesn't have neither the same reach as Puljujarvi. They both possess high skill and can play a power game, though.

I haven't got a clue how good of a skater Kovalchuk was at the same age, but Puljujärvi certainly has explosiveness and speed in his skating. Most comparisons I've heard have been to Ilya, but right now Puljujärvi doesn't really have a mean streak. Wonder if Kovalchuk had that at age 16.

 

[Erikfromfin]

Couple skating training videos of Jesse from summer i quess.

 

[FinProspects]

I haven't got a clue how good of a skater Kovalchuk was at the same age, but Puljujärvi certainly has explosiveness and speed in his skating. Most comparisons I've heard have been to Ilya, but right now Puljujärvi doesn't really have a mean streak. Wonder if Kovalchuk had that at age 16.

Id say that its pretty close. Ilya as a 17y old was one of the most impressive offensive prospects ive ever seen. Jesse doesnt have as good shot or hands compared to Ilya but the comparison is valid nevertheless. Sky is the limit for this kid.

Edit: btw, I also see a lot of charisma in Jesse. Confident, positive, but not cocky...almost like Selänne. A definite fan favorite in the making.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

I haven't got a clue how good of a skater Kovalchuk was at the same age, but Puljujärvi certainly has explosiveness and speed in his skating. Most comparisons I've heard have been to Ilya, but right now Puljujärvi doesn't really have a mean streak. Wonder if Kovalchuk had that at age 16.

Reading that I instantly remembered this and couldn't believe it's on youtube lol.




He might have been 17 that game but he lost his mind celebrating after he scored the empty netter vs. Canada lol.

 

[seadawg]

I haven't got a clue how good of a skater Kovalchuk was at the same age, but Puljujärvi certainly has explosiveness and speed in his skating. Most comparisons I've heard have been to Ilya, but right now Puljujärvi doesn't really have a mean streak. Wonder if Kovalchuk had that at age 16.

I don't know about Kovalchuk at the same age either.

I was mostly saying that Puljujärvi doesn't possess the same explosiveness or speed that Kovalchuk (the adult) has, which is completely understandable given that Puljujärvi is still growing and will likely get even faster as he matures and continues to improve.

 

[Periwinkle]

I'm really excited about what this kid can do in the future. It's hard not to get your hopes up as him emerging as a true future Finnish NHL star, however kids during these years develop at a different pace and it's hard to say if he's just ahead of the curve compared to many of his peers and if they will catch up (and maybe move past him) in the upcoming years.

Still, it's crazy to think he might have a shot at making some serious damage as a 16-year-old at this year's WJC. That's very uncommon.

 

[JJTT]

1+2 20:46 icetime today.

 

[FinPanda]

And both assist are primary.

 

[McGlassbangers]

1+2 20:46 icetime today.

9gp 6+4=10, dominating Mestis at the age of 16 lol.

 

[Hagged]

9gp 6+4=10, dominating Mestis at the age of 16 lol.

It just might speak also a bit about the level of Mestis. Let's see how he does at the WJC, I'm guessing he will have a worse pace against the juniors there.

 

[BusQuets]

9gp 6+4=10, dominating Mestis at the age of 16 lol.

There seems to be quite many players with ppg so hardly dominating anything. It's already impressive he's scoring that pace against grown men, no need to overhype with words like dominating when in reality he's not.

 

[Eidyia]

Puljujärvi and Kalapudas got high praises from their latest opponent:

- "The future of Finnish hockey looks good, for example these Kärpät-youngsters"

- "It was marvelous to watch the way Puljujärvi played"

http://www.jatkoaika.com/mestis/Otteluraportti/hokki-sapko/hokin-ykk%C3%B6snyrkki-namutteli-sapkon-kumoon/163133

 

[McGlassbangers]

There seems to be quite many players with ppg so hardly dominating anything. It's already impressive he's scoring that pace against grown men, no need to overhype with words like dominating when in reality he's not.

I have seen 7 games from him and yes, he is dominating. Well the duo of Puljujärvi - Kalapudas is. Not overhyping, just calling how I (and many others) see it.