06-26-2017, 02:23 PM
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#261
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Tinordi
What's the rub with Valimaki? His numbers look great, scouting reports are excellent, why did he drop to 16th?
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As getbak just mentioned, age may very well have something to do with it.
Like the Oilers Yamamoto, Valimaki will only have one more year in juniors before he goes pro as he will be turning 20 next October.
Seems like a good pick to me though. His scouting report from redline reads like he's Lidstrom.
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06-26-2017, 02:26 PM
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#262
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Powerplay Quarterback
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With the 16th OA pick, the Flames select D Juuso Valimaki
I was going to ask the same thing. In what was supposedly not the greatest of drafts, I'm not totally understanding why Juuso goes 16th, even with the age consideration. His NHL equivalency figures really surprised me, and it seems like the sort of pick that would definitely be more top 10ish, even in a quality draft.
...Did he do one pull-up?
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06-26-2017, 02:30 PM
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#263
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Right behind you.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Max Cow Disease
I was going to ask the same thing. In what was supposedly not the greatest of drafts, I'm not totally understanding why Juuso goes 16th, even with the age consideration. His NHL equivalency figures really surprised me, and it seems like the sort of pick that would definitely be more top 10ish, even in a quality draft.
...Did he do one pull-up?
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Listening to Todd Button, I'm pretty sure the Flames would have made this selection even if they had the 10th overall pick!
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06-26-2017, 02:33 PM
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#264
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Austria, NOT Australia
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FWIW, a Red Wings fan I know was livid when they picked Rasmussen at #9 because he desperately wanted Valimaki.
Seems like this draft was very open between 5 and 20 or so. Pretty much came down to preference, and I believe the Flames were a bit lucky. Again.
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06-26-2017, 02:33 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by Gaudfather
Listening to Todd Button, I'm pretty sure the Flames would have made this selection even if they had the 10th overall pick!
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The fact that they could have had Liljegren but took valimaki instead speaks volumes.
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06-26-2017, 02:35 PM
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#266
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Retired
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Back in Guelph
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Max Cow Disease
I was going to ask the same thing. In what was supposedly not the greatest of drafts, I'm not totally understanding why Juuso goes 16th, even with the age consideration. His NHL equivalency figures really surprised me, and it seems like the sort of pick that would definitely be more top 10ish, even in a quality draft.
...Did he do one pull-up?
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It really wasn't a bad draft. Just didn't have the top 2 potential the last 2 drafts had.
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06-26-2017, 02:58 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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Originally Posted by Gaudfather
Listening to Todd Button, I'm pretty sure the Flames would have made this selection even if they had the 10th overall pick!
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Maybe. Button did say they had him top 11. If we're picking 10th though I think someone in their top 8 might've fallen to them and they'd be gushing about another kid. I mean the top 15 kids on their list are probably all worth gushing about. They really like all of them!
At 10th I think Vilardi might've been the pick. Or Necas
Last edited by Flames Draft Watcher; 06-26-2017 at 03:01 PM.
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06-26-2017, 04:19 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
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confirmed, Valimaki could play in AHL next season, but looks like Flames want him in WHL:
Kristen Odland @Kristen_Odland
Also, 16th overall pick Juuso Valimaki could technically play in the #AHL next year but Treliving "fully anticipates" he'll be back in #WHL.
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06-26-2017, 04:25 PM
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#269
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
confirmed, Valimaki could play in AHL next season, but looks like Flames want him in WHL:
Kristen Odland @Kristen_Odland
Also, 16th overall pick Juuso Valimaki could technically play in the #AHL next year but Treliving "fully anticipates" he'll be back in #WHL.
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Nice. With the probable graduation of Parker Wotherspoon that #1 LD spot should belong to Valimaki. Let him be the guy for them in all situations next season. Anticipate watching him in the WJC too.
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06-28-2017, 10:27 AM
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#271
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Has Tri-City developed any NHL players lately?
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06-28-2017, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
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overall that's a pretty disappointing list
why does it say Valimaki was drafted from the Tri-City Storm of the USHL?
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06-28-2017, 10:41 AM
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#274
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Originally Posted by Ashasx
why does it say Valimaki was drafted from the Tri-City Storm of the USHL?
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because mistakes happen...? email them the correction...
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06-28-2017, 10:10 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Looks like tri-cities might be preparing for Valimaki to play in the AHL, they picked two new imports in the draft:
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/sports...158765124.html
Whl team can only have two imports and teams often pass on picking new ones in the draft if they already have those slots filled and they won't be bringing them over from what I've seen. The Amerks have 4 imports now with Valimaki, an overage russian kid and their 2 new picks so to me this says they might not be expecting him back.
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06-28-2017, 10:13 PM
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All I can get
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Is Juuso Välimäki eligible to play in the AHL? Drafted out of the CHL.
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06-28-2017, 10:14 PM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Is Juuso Välimäki eligible to play in the AHL? Drafted out of the CHL.
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Yes, he is -- sureLoss has mentioned it in a few threads. It's due to some sort of loan agreement, but I don't know the specifics.
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06-28-2017, 10:26 PM
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#278
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If Valimaki could play in the AHL next year and have a successful season that would be pretty damn impressive. Excited for this kid
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06-28-2017, 10:31 PM
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#279
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All I can get
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Yes, he is -- sureLoss has mentioned it in a few threads. It's due to some sort of loan agreement, but I don't know the specifics.
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So then a Välimäki signing must be imminent, given Tri-Cities was apparently tipped off in advance? You'd think the Flames would've advised them.
That's interesting news!
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06-28-2017, 10:52 PM
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#280
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Edmonton
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Haven't the flames said he was going back to tri-cities? I swear I read that a few days ago.
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