Flames European leagues prospects 2023-24

[Reggie Dunlop]

What's up with Joni Jurmo?

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

What's up with Joni Jurmo?

I keep forgetting about him….

He has no points, but is +4 in his last 2 Liiga games, and has had a slight bump up in ice-time, with 20:12 and 18:20 respectively.

[Reggie Dunlop]

From what I've read about Jurmo is that he's got the size, speed and physicality. Just needs to think the game quicker. Which may or may not be improved upon.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I keep forgetting about him….



He has no points, but is +4 in his last 2 Liiga games, and has had a slight bump up in ice-time, with 20:12 and 18:20 respectively.

What does the pathway look like for a Liiga prospect? One or two years in the AHL and then a cup of coffee?

[boogerz]

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?

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.

[Sandman]

Feb.15th:

Jurmo played 18:29 in KooKoo's 3-1 win over TPS, but no points.

Ilves (Liiga): 28gp/0g/1a/1pt, even, 4 PIM.

KooKoo (Liiga): 12gp/1g/3a/4pts,+4, 2 PIM.

[Sandman]

Feb.17th:

Jurmo plays 9:52 of a 2-1 SO loss to HPK, with no points, and 4 PIM. 13gp/1g/3a/4pts,+4, 6 PIM, with KooKoo.

Hurtig is back with the J20 team, and has all zeros in a 4-2 loss to Skelleftea. 19gp/3g/5a/8pts,+6, 31 PIM.

[Sandman]

Feb.18th:

Hurtig gets an assist, but was -2 in a 4-2 loss to Lulea. 20gp/3g/6a/9pts,+4, 31 PIM.

[Sandman]

Feb.20th:

Yegorov plays 27:26 of a 6-2 loss to SKA 1946 St.Petersburg, allowing 3 goals on 15 shots. 1.94 GAA, .932 SV%.

[Sandman]

Sorry, Yegorov's stat line reads:

10-8-3, with a 2.46 GAA (27th overall), and a .917 SV%(35th overall). He's had a bit of a bad run...

[Sandman]

Feb.21st:

Jurmo plays 13:07 of a 5-4 SO win over Sport (yup, that's the name), with no points. 14gp/1g/3a/4pts,+4, 8 PIM with KooKoo.

[Sandman]

Feb.23rd:

Jurmo plays 9:30 of a 2-1 loss to HIFK, with no points. 15gp/1g/3a/4pts,+3, 10 PIM with Kookoo.

[Sandman]

Feb.24th:

Jurmo plays 5:22 of a 6-3 loss to Karpat, with no points. 16gp/1g/3a/4pts,+3, 10 PIM.

Hurtig gets no points, and +2, in a 4-2 win over Brynas. 21gp/3g/6a/9pts,+6, 31 PIM, for Rogle J20.

[Sandman]

Feb.25th:

Hurtig had no points, -1 in a 5-2 loss to Leksands. 22gp/3g/6a/9pts,+5, 31 PIM.

[Heavy Jack]

I’m wondering if Jurmo got hurt that game, or maybe they were icing 11/7? 5 mins is super low for a Dman.

[Sandman]

Feb.28th:

Hurtig gets a game in the SHL with Rogle on the 27th, and was credited with 0:00 TOI. Then he goes back to his J20 team on the 28th, and gets 1 assist. 23gp/3g/7a/10pts,+5, 31 PIM.

[Sandman]

I read an article in EP Rinkside today that claimed that Jurmo's puck-rushing style isn't working well in Finland's pro ranks, and that he was moved to KooKoo after his ice-time was getting smaller and smaller in Ilves'. According to the article, the same thing is starting to happen in KooKoo. The author doubts that Jurmo will even get an ELC. Personally, I doubt these claims- even though JJ was a throw-in to that trade, I don't think the brass would aquire him if this was the case.

His last ice-times were (most recent first) 5:22, 14:00, 13:07, 9:52, 18:29, 18:20, 20:12, 15:24, 14:12

[Sandman]

Mar.2nd:

Jurmo gets 16:44 TOI in a 4-1 win over Assat, with no points. 17gp/1g/3a/4pts,+3, 10 PIM for KooKoo.

Hurtig played a grand total of 19 seconds an SHL game, a win against Lulea, 2-1 in a SO. 7 games in the SHL, no points.

[AustinL_NHL]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I read an article in EP Rinkside today that claimed that Jurmo's puck-rushing style isn't working well in Finland's pro ranks, and that he was moved to KooKoo after his ice-time was getting smaller and smaller in Ilves'. According to the article, the same thing is starting to happen in KooKoo. The author doubts that Jurmo will even get an ELC. Personally, I doubt these claims- even though JJ was a throw-in to that trade, I don't think the brass would aquire him if this was the case.

His last ice-times were (most recent first) 5:22, 14:00, 13:07, 9:52, 18:29, 18:20, 20:12, 15:24, 14:12

If anything, that seems like more incentive to get him over to North American pro hockey as soon as possible, as his style could be a much better fit over here (unlocking hidden potential perhaps?).

Definitely would expect the Flames to give him a contract.

[Sandman]

Mar.6th:

Jurmo plays 12:21 of a 3-2 loss to KalPa, with zeros. 18gp/1g/3a/4pts,+3, 10 PIM for KooKoo.