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Originally Posted by Sandman
With 17 pts in 16 games, Val is the highest scoring D man in the liiga. His next closest comparable (by my search) has 14 pts. Ville Heinola, who’s a pretty highly touted prospect for the Jets, has 10 pts.
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On the flip side of this comparable game: Arizona gave Vili Saarijarvi a 23 year old 3 year AHL veteran (3rd round pick of Detroit) a qualifying offer which looks as though he hasn't signed.
He has 5 goals and 13 pts playing in 13 games +12 playing 20:59 as a RD ( shoots Right)
I haven't seen any reports or expectations that based on his top play in Liiga he will even be given much of a chance to finally get into the NHL.
There might not be a direct translation of the play in Liiga to NHL success.