RW Jesse Puljujärvi - Karpat, FEL (2016 Draft)
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No one compares to Barkov, simple as that.
I have Jesse as 2nd in terms of pure potential, but we will know more in few years.
Syan Ruter
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But I think that we all can agree on the fact that both Laine and Puljujärvi, should they reach their potential, would be amazing to the already growing pool of young guys we have!
15 GP and 20 points, if the site is correct.
http://www.tilastopalvelu.fi/ih/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&stgid=10
103th on the list.
Puljujärvi,Laine,Nättinen and Juolevi etc, are going to play U17 national team this week. First game is tomorrow vs USA @ 15.30 CET (16.30 Finnish time) Streams will be found here (10€ subscription)
Full roster: http://stats.swehockey.se/Teams/Info/TeamRoster/4802
Full roster: http://stats.swehockey.se/Teams/Info/TeamRoster/4802
bigbadbruins7
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Another Barkov fanboy? It's hard to compare Barkov and Puljujärvi because of the age difference and different positions. Only thing we know for certain is that 15 year old Puljujärvi is outscoring 15 year old Barkov in the U20 SM-liiga. Puljujärvi is also a better skater (acceleration and speed).
I don't know how anyone can come to the conclusion that "no one compares to Barkov in potential" though.
Jussi
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Jatkoaika.com article on Puljujärvi: http://www.jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/ikäluokkansa-paras-jesse-puljujärvi/154475
Kärpät head coach Lauri Marjamäki says there that Puljujärvi will start training with the team in May and he'll get every opportunity to make the Liiga team next season.
Kärpät head coach Lauri Marjamäki says there that Puljujärvi will start training with the team in May and he'll get every opportunity to make the Liiga team next season.
The thing what excited me the most in that article is that how excited the coaches are to develope young talents. The trend seems to be that every team wants their own youth superstar like Barkov, Teräväinen and Granlund.
The article says that he moved alone to Oulu at the age of 13 to play in an appropriate level league. I am sure he had someone looking after him but moving away from home at 13 sounds pretty difficult. He sounds very humble and mature, for example Patrik Laine seems to be acting more like a typical teenager.
So how did the game against usa today go? Information please!! How did laine and puljujärvi play?
This thread has some discussion and results from the tournament:
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?p=79435429
Laine was a beast, best player on the ice. 3 goals and some sick moves in addition of that. His release on his shot and hands are just amazing for guy his size. 1st goal was a result from a turnover, sniped the puck in to the top corner from between the dots after that. 2nd goal was a great effort when he carried the puck from the center ice and launched a bullet from the left circle. 3rd goal was a breakaway goal after great pass by Nättinen. Shot it to right corner.
Had a change to score 5 goals but some bad luck involved. Didn't float around in the defensive zone as much as i expected(he did sometimes but not all the time) and skating was pretty good, not great but not a real weakness. Good top speed once he gets it going.
He seemed little too eager to be on the puck all the time. Just constantly tapping his stick into the ice and calling for a pass.
Puljujärvi was pretty solid despite not scoring any points. His skating looked good for a player a of his size and did a decent job defensively.
Puljujärvi didn't have any chemistry with his linemate Björkqvist who just seemed the dump the puck in instead of looking for a pass. Flashes of great offensive skill and puck protection.
I'll post more once the tournament is over. I've only see these guys play couple of times this season so it's pretty hard to give a good scouting report.
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Puljujärvi and his line struggled quite a bit. Couldnt get much going on aside from few flashes. Laine-Nättinen-Palmu were much more visible, especially Laine who scored a hat-trick with beautiful wrist shots.
One game left in regular season Puljujärvi has 19 games 13 goals 11 assists = 24 points +17 in A Juniors. Pretty good.
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