2017 NHL Entry Draft: Kristian Vesalainen and the decision to leave North America.
What more can he do?Vesalainen now with his 42nd point of the season, passing Olli Jokinen for 4th best U19 season. NHL Rights Place of Birth Teamwork 2017 NHL Entry Draft: If you encounter a comment that is abusive, click the "X" in the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse. 192 cm / 6'4" Kristian Vesalainen profile page, biographical information, injury history and news He could potentially dominate the AHL like his countryman Niku did. The size, speed, shot and offensive awareness are all there. Ranked #17 by Future Considerations News Kristian Vesalainen Manitoba Moose ... Contract 21/22 Cap Hit ... Kristian is a big, forward with good offensive tools including a powerful shot. Jets varasi hänet ensimmäisellä kierroksella 24. pelaajana kesällä NHL:n varaustilaisuudessa 2017. 2017-2018 All of this culminated in him Kristian Vesalainen played in the World Juniors in Buffalo last year and is eligible to return in 2018-19. If the out clause in Vesalainen’s contract is any indication, he’d rather return to Europe. Add to Roster Kristian Vesalainen has agreed to terms on his entry-level contract.Whether he plays this season in North America is still uncertain.The Finnish winger … (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)While much will depend on his preseason, I’m inclined to believe Vesalainen has the size and skill to play in the NHL this year. Cap Hit of $ 925,000 to 2020-21.
But there’s not much doubt where he’s better off learning to play the style he’ll need for the NHL.Then again, this is all moot if he makes the big club. Bookmark Cap Hit Yet the Jets roster, one of the deepest in the NHL up front, will be tough for a 19-year-old to crack.This begs the question of where he will play if not in Winnipeg. 14