Loffer
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RW Jesse Puljujärvi - Karpat, FEL (2016 Draft)
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I hope Finland gets invited to U17 WHC next season. Should be interesting to see what Laine, Puljujärvi, Juolevi co can do against the top talent in the world.
I've understood U17 WHC has some kind of rotation in regards to European countries so probably Finlnad is in next year since we we'rent this year.
Jussi
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They'll more likely play at U-18 tournament if there is one at that time. If they do well enough at A-juniors, then they''l surely get chances at U-20 national team as well.
How talented is this guy really? Someone has seen him lately? Those stats are just too sick, 2.00 PPG as a 15 year old in Jr-A is just 
Barkov did 17 points in 25 games as 15 year old in Jr-A. Ofcourse stupid to compare these two players, but this kid has to be special.
Barkov did 17 points in 25 games as 15 year old in Jr-A. Ofcourse stupid to compare these two players, but this kid has to be special.
How talented is this guy really? Someone has seen him lately? Those stats are just too sick, 2.00 PPG as a 15 year old in Jr-A is just
From a guy that has seen Tyler Benson, Sam Steel, Nolan Patrick-- Puljujarvi is probably more purely talented than all of them. He Looked like a WHL player already at the Macs Tourney. He is going to be a stud!
How talented is this guy really? Someone has seen him lately? Those stats are just too sick, 2.00 PPG as a 15 year old in Jr-A is just
9 games 14 points, so not quite 2ppg. Also, 5 points came against lousy Jokipojat, so without that he has 9 points in 8 games. Nevertheless, its very good and I think Jesse is going to be something great.
EDIT: That said, I dont think any Finnish prospect will come close to Barkov. He is the Selänne of this generation, just amazing player.
I'm hoping we could get a pure offensive superstar.. I think that's what we're missing
Yeah, we're lacking a top-end sniper since Selanne. Puljujärvi and Laine has big potential in there. Who will be our next +40 goal scorer?
We sure could use some goalscores to play with Barkov, Granlund and Teräväinen in the future.
Here's a video from one of his Jr games earlier this month
Puljujarvi is number 5(the forward distributing the puck on the first goal).
His only other appearance is at 4:12 in the video, when he scores a really nice shootout goal. Nothing earth-shattering in this clip, but it's nice to see him in action. I'm sort of wondering how much of his recent production is a result of him playing on the first line with Aho and Kalapudas. It must be pretty rare for a Finnish junior player to play with two linemates who will likely be drafted in the next couple of drafts(albeit in the later rounds).
Puljujarvi is number 5(the forward distributing the puck on the first goal).
His only other appearance is at 4:12 in the video, when he scores a really nice shootout goal. Nothing earth-shattering in this clip, but it's nice to see him in action. I'm sort of wondering how much of his recent production is a result of him playing on the first line with Aho and Kalapudas. It must be pretty rare for a Finnish junior player to play with two linemates who will likely be drafted in the next couple of drafts(albeit in the later rounds).
Sasha Barkov had also 17 points in A-juniors at the age of 15... in 25 games
So excited to see how Laine and Puljujärvi will develop. Both have all the physical tools and skills to be top10 picks in the 2016 draft.
Jack DiBiase
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Really refreshing to see some talented kids with size. All this time with midgets like Rajala, Vatanen, Granlund(s), Pulkkinen etc, it's great to have guys like Barkov, Puljujärvi, Laine, Rantanen who all are about 190cm or more. It's about time Finland is starting to produce bigger players.
EDIT: Plus, Ristolainen, Määttä, Armia...
EDIT: Plus, Ristolainen, Määttä, Armia...
His production is just ridiculous, it's like he's too good for the Juniors. How is his defensive game? Barkov had a good defensive game so his transition to the pro game was relatively easy. Could Puljujärvi get a couple of games in Liiga this season already? He definitely has the size as he is bigger than the average Liiga player.
No. Kärpät is too stacked this year, they already have a line of healthy scratches and a second line on loan to other teams, and some good prospects in juniors. He might get a chance next season if he is lucky, but he will probably be loaned to Mestis.
Noma
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Some info about the kid from Twitter:
Miika Arponen @MiikaArponen
15-years-old Jesse Puljujärvi (6'2"/179lbs) has 10+10 in 12GP in jr-A this season. Better PPG than anyone that age ever on that level 1/2
Miika Arponen @MiikaArponen
better than what Granlund did a year older or over twice the pace that Barkov had at the same age. This kid's going to be good. #NHL 2/2
Miika Arponen @MiikaArponen
15-years-old Jesse Puljujärvi (6'2"/179lbs) has 10+10 in 12GP in jr-A this season. Better PPG than anyone that age ever on that level 1/2
Miika Arponen @MiikaArponen
better than what Granlund did a year older or over twice the pace that Barkov had at the same age. This kid's going to be good. #NHL 2/2
Jack DiBiase
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BTW if anyone is curious, it should be announced something like:
Yes-say Pull-you-yarr-wee
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