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Originally Posted by Old Yeller
Valimaki's progression in just 24 games with the Flames in 2018-19 was ridiculous. He started with sheltered minutes and 15 games later he was killing penalties and out late protecting leads... it made his ACL injury that much more disappointing.
Points are great, but I'm honestly just happy the lost season apparently hasn't affected his development. 210+ pound 22 year old who skates like the wind, he's going to be such a minute eater for us in the future.
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Valimaki was killing 5 on 3s in just his 7th NHL game. Helped killed a PP in OT in his 12th game. Just crazy!