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united · 07-15-2019, 02:18 AM

Juuso Valimaki
Absolutely dominated junior, and then played extremely well in the AHL despite his age. Looked a bit over his head in NHL action but again he just turned 20 at the start of the season. Big frame that moves well and is extremely poised and confident with the puck. Rarely punts, instead opting to analyze targets and deliver a first crisp pass. Also confident skating the puck into and through the neutral zone. Fabulous prospect.

Ceiling: #1 defenseman
Probable: #1 or #2 defenseman
Floor: #4 defenseman

Also in consideration
Dillon Dube
Terrific two-way centre who can easily transition to either wing. Terrific utility player. Generated sizeable production in junior without abandoning his defensive duties and didn't rely on the powerplay. Carried that into a monster first season in the AHL given his age at over a point-per-game with only a quarter coming on the PP. Also doesn't rely on others to carry him generating over 3 shots/game. A step behind in the NHL in both pre-season and regular season as expected - training camp heater gave brief unrealistic expectations for those who puck watch exclusively.

Ceiling: 1st line C/W
Probable: 1B/2A C/W
Floor: 3rd line C

07-15-2019, 02:18 AM	#54
united First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2007 Exp:	Juuso Valimaki Absolutely dominated junior, and then played extremely well in the AHL despite his age. Looked a bit over his head in NHL action but again he just turned 20 at the start of the season. Big frame that moves well and is extremely poised and confident with the puck. Rarely punts, instead opting to analyze targets and deliver a first crisp pass. Also confident skating the puck into and through the neutral zone. Fabulous prospect. Ceiling: #1 defenseman Probable: #1 or #2 defenseman Floor: #4 defenseman Also in consideration Dillon Dube Terrific two-way centre who can easily transition to either wing. Terrific utility player. Generated sizeable production in junior without abandoning his defensive duties and didn't rely on the powerplay. Carried that into a monster first season in the AHL given his age at over a point-per-game with only a quarter coming on the PP. Also doesn't rely on others to carry him generating over 3 shots/game. A step behind in the NHL in both pre-season and regular season as expected - training camp heater gave brief unrealistic expectations for those who puck watch exclusively. Ceiling: 1st line C/W Probable: 1B/2A C/W Floor: 3rd line C __________________ "I think the eye test is still good, but analytics can sure give you confirmation: what you see...is that what you really believe?" Scotty Bowman, 0 NHL games played "You ain't gotta like me. You're just mad 'cause I tell it how it is and you tell it how it might be."