Kristian Vesalainen
Position: Left Wing
Height: 6'3
Height (cm): 191
Weight: 203
Weight (kg): 92
Birthdate: 6/1/1999
Current Age: 21
Original Draft Year: 2017
Year Drafted: 2017
Final Age/Production Score: 0.16
Hockey Prophets Draft Ranking: 38
Weighted Draft Ranking: 20
Actual Draft Position: 24
Draft Team: Winnipeg Jets
Current NHL Rightsholder: Winnipeg Jets
Last Hockey Prophets Prospect Ranking: 39
Hockey Prophets Prospect Status: Active
Player Notes:
Spilling the sticks...
| Player Name | Note Type | Note | Writer | Game Watched | Viewing Method | Game Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Huge burst of speed through the neutral zone. | Brian Fogarty | USA vs. Finland (U18s) | Video (With Replay) | 4/23/2017 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Generates a lot of speed in a straight line, good acceleration and top-end. | Brian Fogarty | USA vs. Finland (U18s) | Video (With Replay) | 4/23/2017 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Bad pass on the powerplay | Brian Fogarty | USA vs. Finland (U18s) | Video (With Replay) | 4/23/2017 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | So fast with the puck on his stick. | Brian Fogarty | USA vs. Finland (U18s) | Video (With Replay) | 4/23/2017 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Soft hands in traffic | Brian Fogarty | USA vs. Finland (U18s) | Video (With Replay) | 4/23/2017 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen getting to the net, but not working hard to get a good look. Twice this game he has skated himself into coverage. | Zachary DeVine | HIFK vs HPK (Liiga) | Stream | 11/30/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen still no points but is not for lack of effort. Playing hard, going to the net, and chippy as well. Feel like the first point will open the flood gates. | Zachary DeVine | JYP vs HPK (Liiga) | Stream | 11/24/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Strong move down the wing at the net by Vesalainen, big defensive effort saves a goal | Zachary DeVine | JYP vs HPK (Liiga) | Stream | 11/24/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen with a bad penalty. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Team Finland vs Team Sweden | Live | 8/5/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen not as effective as in the USA game, but still influencing play. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Team Finland vs Team Sweden | Live | 8/5/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen does it all for Finland. Out on the PP, top line, and now out on the PK | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Team Canada vs Team Finland | Live | 8/2/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen a few times has covered for pinching defender. Good awareness of where his teammates are on the ice and doing an overall good job. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Team Canada vs Team Finland | Live | 8/2/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen taking a bit too long to get his shot off, Canada whacking at his stick as often as possible | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Team Canada vs Team Finland | Live | 8/2/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen with a solid hit on Kolesar. Has been one of the more physical Finn forwards | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Team Canada vs Team Finland | Live | 8/2/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Summary | The other of the Finnish wingers, Vesalainen has size, puck handling and shot that coaches dream about. He’s played in the SHL (oddly) but got 19 games in with Frolunda’s men’s club. He can have a tendency to drift wide on plays, but he’s relentless without the puck, plays a very strong defensive game for his age and not afraid of physical play. Might be a top 5 player next summer. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - NJEC | Live | 8/2/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen doesn’t like to be hit. At all. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - USA Team White vs Team Finland | Live | 7/31/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen hounds Sean Day and causes a turnover due to his ability to skate with Day on that play. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - USA Team Blue vs. Team Finland | Live | 7/30/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen strips the puck away and nearly scores a goal. Quick hands and stick made that whole thing work. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - USA Team Blue vs. Team Finland | Live | 7/30/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen has a big shot that he can get off in a hurry | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Finland Practice | Live | 7/29/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen has pro-size and is very young, but 6’3 already. Played half a season in the SHL | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Finland Practice | Live | 7/29/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen has a heavy shot. Good power. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Finland Practice | Live | 7/29/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Vesalainen is one of the more talented Finns at NJEC. He has the size and ability but can stay or stray to the perimeter for spells. Will go to the center of the ice, but it’s not a given and an issue at times. | Zachary DeVine | NJEC 2016 - Finland Practice | Live | 7/29/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Good acceleration from a standstill. Quick feet. | Brian Fogarty | Sweden vs Finland (U18s 2016) | Video (With Replay) | 5/4/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Great power move to split two defenders with speed and stickhandling, then drives the net for a dangerous backhand shot. | Brian Fogarty | Sweden vs Finland (U18s 2016) | Video (With Replay) | 5/4/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Powerplay time on the top unit, setting up behind the net | Brian Fogarty | Sweden vs Finland (U18s 2016) | Video (With Replay) | 5/4/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Like most of the Finn forwards, he is always in motion, and his edgework is solid when not at full stride | Brian Fogarty | Sweden vs Finland (U18s 2016) | Video (With Replay) | 5/4/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Note | Long legs and solid technique generate a lot of power in his skating, which will only improve over the next 12 months. | Brian Fogarty | Sweden vs Finland (U18s 2016) | Video (With Replay) | 5/4/2016 |
| Kristian Vesalainen | Summary | Another big Finnish forward with good speed, edgework, and hands kills. Uses his speed effectively to change gears and turn defensemen. Constantly on the move, and his edgework allows for subtle speed and directional adjustments when gliding. Smart and willing to do the hard work in the corners. His passes are accurate and he is a capable puck handler. | Brian Fogarty | Sweden vs Finland (U18s 2016) | Video (With Replay) | 5/4/2016 |
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