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Originally Posted by DoubleK
What does the pathway look like for a Liiga prospect? One or two years in the AHL and then a cup of coffee?
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The drafted prospects are usually in North America by the time they hit 21-22 years old.
If they can't make it to the NHL by the end of their ELC, they usually head back to Europe - e.g. the Honka brothers, Pokka, Niku, Juolevi, Tuulola (Eetu's brother), Saarijarvi, Hakanpaa (although he returned to NA later on), Lintuniemi, etc.
Jurmo's rights expire on June 1st. It wouldn't be surprising to see come to North America as soon as next season.