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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
Many Oilers fan think Puljujärvi is suddenly a top 6 players, despite the fact that Valimaki, who is younger, is producing just as much while being a 2-way defenseman.
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Reminder: he was on pace for 16 points in his last NHL stint.
That's a documentary worthy comeback story if a year in the Liiga producing at a rate that is under what Valimaki is currently posting turned him into a top six NHLer.
I don't know how Staples et al have such a strong understanding of how these leagues translate into NHL success, but they should let me in on their groundbreaking analysis methods.