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RW Jesse Puljujärvi - Karpat, FEL (2016 Draft)

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Only problem with Puljujarvi is his name, doesn't sound like a future NHL superstar:sarcasm: Btw. what are his chances for making to Karpat squad this season?
 
teddy83 said:
Only problem with Puljujarvi is his name, doesn't sound like a future NHL superstar:sarcasm: Btw. what are his chances for making to Karpat squad this season?
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He will get his change. Marjamäki will make him room if he is good enough.
 
Had high hopes for him for the Jönköping that just got blown out completely, in a very very positive fashion. Need to scratch my head to think when's the last time 16yo Finnish kid has dominated U20 tournament. Never? If he broke some records this year in the SM Liga, I wouldn't be tad bit suprised to be honest.
 
Kärpät has 2 CHL games next week on Friday and Sunday. Think Puljujärvi will get his change in first line(with Huml and Komulainen) as Haataja is still out and Mäenalanen and Aho didn't play very well when they were given the change.
 
Get's high praise from Button too. He won tournament MVP, best goalie was Husso.
 
There was an article about Puljujärvi today:

http://www.urheilulehti.fi/jaakiekk...n-timantin-jopa-granlundista-poikkeuksellista

The head coach is basicly saying that the kid's talent level is top end and continues with comparison to other recent talents of Barkov and Granlund. As opposite of these two this guy has a natural speed and seems extra ordinary in terms of explosiveness when he switches on the first gear. Said it can't be left unnoticed even at the team's practise. He goes on with the wrist shot amongst the other things.

Eventhough the team is stacked, based on staff's recent pr releases about this oddity, it's rather transparent he fits into the team's plans even at the age 16.
 
Took pictures of the article mentioned above, if anyone is interested. Great read.
 

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Seems like Puljujärvi is going to make his CHL debut tonight against Koln. :handclap:
 
JJTT said:
Took pictures of the article mentioned above, if anyone is interested. Great read.
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Article abridged for our English speaking friends:

Coach speaks a lot about how Jesse has a very positive attitude and how he probably couldn't gloat even if he tried (with a reference how sometimes talented players get annoyed when they don't get to play in a big role - clearly the Patrik Laine case without actually mentioning it). Also mentions that the most important thing now is to get the right type of training for Jesse in the right role whether it was Kärpät Liiga team or the U20's.

Jesse himself talks about his injury how it was a tough break and it's the worst you can imagine having to watch games being played from the sidelines. He mentions that it grew him as a person and a sportsman and now he has experience on how to deal with injuries. He wants to be playing hockey constantly.

It again goes back to the coach who says that Jesse, along with some of the other Kärpät prospects (Sebastian Aho, Antti Kalapudas) are very enthusiastic about training. Jesse is always looking to play as many games as possible - sometimes there will be an A juniors and C juniors (with Jesse being young enough to be allowed to play in both) game on the same day and Jesse will play both. The coach has to reel him back a bit and try to get him in to focus as all he wants to do is play.

Overall sounds like he's got a good head and work ethic to go with the big body.
 
He's playing left wing? Wonder if this is a tryout or if he can actually play both sides. That would create a quite a window of opportunities (imagine Puljujärvi - Barkov - Laine) but more importantly, help cement roster spot in Kärpät. Any streams available for the game?
 
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How did Jesse play? I didnt have time to watch the game.
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Pretty good, didn't look out of place at all. Scored a nice penalty shot on the backhand. His skating was really good, even compared to pro players. Wasn't afraid to make plays and was able to challenge defenders with his dekes. Made some nice passes too and had like 5 shots on goal.

Showed some nice chemistry with Huml and they both had a few changes but didn't score. Didn't get any PP time as Donskoi took his place on the second unit.

Even though he is really good for his age, he isn't ready to be a full time Liiga player yet. His balance, physical play and defense are not at that level yet. Also he did have some trouble understanding the system Kärpät played, for example finding open lanes in center ice so he didn't get too much hold of a puck while skating at full speed.

Think he will play about 25-35 games this year.

Video of the penalty shot: http://www.mtv.fi/sport/jaakiekko/c...uperlupaukselta-kylmanviilea-rankkari/4309150
 
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Pretty good, didn't look out of place at all. Scored a nice penalty shot on the backhand. His skating was really good, even compared to pro players. Wasn't afraid to make plays and was able to challenge defenders with his dekes. Made some nice passes too and had like 5 shots on goal.

Showed some nice chemistry with Huml and they both had a few chances but didn't score. Didn't get any PP time as Donskoi took his place on the second unit.

Even though he is really good for his age, he isn't ready to be a full time Liiga player yet. His balance, physical play and defense are not at that level yet. Also he did have some trouble understanding the system Kärpät played, for example finding open lanes in center ice so he didn't get too much hold of a puck while skating at full speed.

Think he will play about 25-35 games this year.

Video of the penalty shot: http://www.mtv.fi/sport/jaakiekko/c...uperlupaukselta-kylmanviilea-rankkari/4309150
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ftfy, Im not the one to correct anyone's grammar but I've read like 20 posts where you mix up change and chance. Otherwise good text and I enjoy reading your stuff so plow ahead! :)
 
He looked really good and could have been on the score board, but that's never a guarantee no matter how well you play. Seemed more dashing than Barkov at the same age. He actually looked abit like a Barkov but with a V8 motor. Really slick hands combined with overall awareness on the ice and amasing skating. He is as ready for the liga as any prospect there has been in the past at his age, but he may still not be able to get a full season due to reasons that go beyond him.
 
kelsier said:
He looked really good and could have been on the score board, but that's never a guarantee no matter how well you play. Seemed more dashing than Barkov at the same age. He actually looked abit like a Barkov but with a V8 motor. Really slick hands combined with overall awareness on the ice and amasing skating. He is as ready for the liga as any prospect there has been in the past at his age, but he may still not be able to get a full season due to reasons that go beyond him.
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Well, he will get his chance when someone in the top9 gets injured and someone will at some point of the season(not hoping it, but its pretty much given).
 
kelsier said:
He looked really good and could have been on the score board, but that's never a guarantee no matter how well you play. Seemed more dashing than Barkov at the same age. He actually looked abit like a Barkov but with a V8 motor. Really slick hands combined with overall awareness on the ice and amasing skating. He is as ready for the liga as any prospect there has been in the past at his age, but he may still not be able to get a full season due to reasons that go beyond him.
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Faster Barkov? No... Barkov at the same age had already good NHL-level of smartness and poise with really good two-way game to go with even against men. Puljujärvi is really smart player too with more dynamic skills. I think that he is better prospect than Barkov at the same age. But i'm not too sure that Puljujärvi will have Barkov-like draft year. We all remember how beast Barkov was. He dominated all three zones and was one of the best players in the league. I know that Puljujärvi could end better prospect than Barkov but there is strong possibility too that he won't. Calling him faster Barkov is nonsence to me.
 
thomast said:
Faster Barkov? No... Barkov at the same age had already good NHL-level of smartness and poise with really good two-way game to go with even against men. Puljujärvi is really smart player too with more dynamic skills. I think that he is better prospect than Barkov at the same age. But i'm not too sure that Puljujärvi will have Barkov-like draft year. We all remember how beast Barkov was. He dominated all three zones and was one of the best players in the league. I know that Puljujärvi could end better prospect than Barkov but there is strong possibility too that he won't. Calling him faster Barkov is nonsence to me.
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I agree with this. If he were a faster version of Barkov he would be one of the best prospects since Crosby... Puljujärvi has some exceptional qualities but he doesn't have Barkov's smarts, two-way play and positioning. Besides they seem like very different players.. One is a fast skating, goal scoring winger, the other a game controling, playmaking center.
 
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