Could see jason being the next pasta and we will Regret it
Stupid

Speed > Defense

- Jason Botteril and Phil Housley, probably.

Who does everyone like at 54?

Who does everyone like at 54?
- Cup Crazy '07

A Center

- Jason Botteril, probably

AMAZING selection.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Amazing.

AMAZING selection.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Amazing.
- BeadyEyedDouche

They seem to love this guy on the NHL network tv show.

AMAZING selection.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Amazing.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Unfortunately I agree. But am I still trolling??

They seem to love this guy on the NHL network tv show.
- burner087

He has a Star Wars name. I already love him just for that.

Not surprised....really needed a G.

Unfortunately I agree. But am I still trolling??
- Matthews_Auston

You're good in my book but I still hate Auston Matthews's nostrils on a Judd Nelson level.

Unfortunately I agree. But am I still trolling??
- Matthews_Auston

Nah.. For a Maple Leafs fan.. I'm pretty sure we like you.

You're good in my book but I still hate Auston Matthews's nostrils on a Judd Nelson level.
- BeadyEyedDouche

We didn't draft him for his looks Beady

We didn't draft him for his looks Beady
- Matthews_Auston

This is hockey. It takes a special kind of ugly just to make it on a team in the first place.

AMAZING selection.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Amazing.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Skating and Talent Analysis

At 6’4″ tall, Luukkonen has the ideal size that NHL teams are currently looking for. He also gets out well, cutting down angles and taking up a lot of net. Luukkonen has strong legs, giving him an excellent push off the post. He gets side-to-side extremely quick. Luukkonen keeps his shoulders square to the puck when moving across the crease, and when tracking rebounds.

He is very good down low, with very quick legs. Luukkonen is a butterfly goalie who gets in-and-out of his stance extremely quickly. With his size, he still has his shoulders above the crossbar, even when playing in the butterfly. Luukkonen is also very athletic, which helps him to make highlight reel saves on those rare occasions that he finds himself out of position. He has a decent glove and blocker to take away the top of the net. They can get even quicker though. They aren’t bad, but they aren’t at the elite level his legs are currently at.

Luukkonen is part of the modern group of goalies who have very good puck handling ability. He can make a first pass to a defenceman, moving the puck out of danger and getting the transition game started. He also has the ability to make a long breakaway pass, catching the opponents out of position if they are in the midst of a bad change.

Luukkonen can still refine some areas of his game. Like many young goalies, he has not yet mastered rebound control. He can work on swallowing up more shots, as well as directing pucks to the corners.
Mental Makeup

Luukkonen has performed well in high pressure situations, like the Under 18s, with elimination and/or medals on the line. He does not get flustered in net, and recovers quickly after letting in a bad goal. Luukkonen is calm and composed in the midst of traffic. He keeps the focus on his puck-tracking, not getting distracted by what is happening around him.
Projection and Comparison

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has the skills necessary to be a franchise level NHL goalie. However, like most young goalies, there will be a bit of a learning curve. He will need time to develop, and improve his endurance to play a North American schedule. Luukkonen also needs to improve his blocker and glove, as well as his rebound control. In terms of stylistic comparisons, he is reminiscent of Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators, but this is not a talent comparison.

Unfortunately I agree. But am I still trolling??
- Matthews_Auston

The real posters here know you're not a troll. Now, I don't know why you post here vs the Toronto thread (maybe we're cooler??). You bring a good discussion

Guess we didn't need to restock the defensive cupboard.

Skating and Talent Analysis

At 6’4″ tall, Luukkonen has the ideal size that NHL teams are currently looking for. He also gets out well, cutting down angles and taking up a lot of net. Luukkonen has strong legs, giving him an excellent push off the post. He gets side-to-side extremely quick. Luukkonen keeps his shoulders square to the puck when moving across the crease, and when tracking rebounds.

He is very good down low, with very quick legs. Luukkonen is a butterfly goalie who gets in-and-out of his stance extremely quickly. With his size, he still has his shoulders above the crossbar, even when playing in the butterfly. Luukkonen is also very athletic, which helps him to make highlight reel saves on those rare occasions that he finds himself out of position. He has a decent glove and blocker to take away the top of the net. They can get even quicker though. They aren’t bad, but they aren’t at the elite level his legs are currently at.

Luukkonen is part of the modern group of goalies who have very good puck handling ability. He can make a first pass to a defenceman, moving the puck out of danger and getting the transition game started. He also has the ability to make a long breakaway pass, catching the opponents out of position if they are in the midst of a bad change.

Luukkonen can still refine some areas of his game. Like many young goalies, he has not yet mastered rebound control. He can work on swallowing up more shots, as well as directing pucks to the corners.
Mental Makeup

Luukkonen has performed well in high pressure situations, like the Under 18s, with elimination and/or medals on the line. He does not get flustered in net, and recovers quickly after letting in a bad goal. Luukkonen is calm and composed in the midst of traffic. He keeps the focus on his puck-tracking, not getting distracted by what is happening around him.
Projection and Comparison

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has the skills necessary to be a franchise level NHL goalie. However, like most young goalies, there will be a bit of a learning curve. He will need time to develop, and improve his endurance to play a North American schedule. Luukkonen also needs to improve his blocker and glove, as well as his rebound control. In terms of stylistic comparisons, he is reminiscent of Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators, but this is not a talent comparison.
- homiedclown

What?!?!

A LEARNING CURVE?! Botterill SUCKS!!

He has NO CLUE! NONE! WE'RE DOOMED!!

Skating and Talent Analysis

At 6’4″ tall, Luukkonen has the ideal size that NHL teams are currently looking for. He also gets out well, cutting down angles and taking up a lot of net. Luukkonen has strong legs, giving him an excellent push off the post. He gets side-to-side extremely quick. Luukkonen keeps his shoulders square to the puck when moving across the crease, and when tracking rebounds.

He is very good down low, with very quick legs. Luukkonen is a butterfly goalie who gets in-and-out of his stance extremely quickly. With his size, he still has his shoulders above the crossbar, even when playing in the butterfly. Luukkonen is also very athletic, which helps him to make highlight reel saves on those rare occasions that he finds himself out of position. He has a decent glove and blocker to take away the top of the net. They can get even quicker though. They aren’t bad, but they aren’t at the elite level his legs are currently at.

Luukkonen is part of the modern group of goalies who have very good puck handling ability. He can make a first pass to a defenceman, moving the puck out of danger and getting the transition game started. He also has the ability to make a long breakaway pass, catching the opponents out of position if they are in the midst of a bad change.

Luukkonen can still refine some areas of his game. Like many young goalies, he has not yet mastered rebound control. He can work on swallowing up more shots, as well as directing pucks to the corners.
Mental Makeup

Luukkonen has performed well in high pressure situations, like the Under 18s, with elimination and/or medals on the line. He does not get flustered in net, and recovers quickly after letting in a bad goal. Luukkonen is calm and composed in the midst of traffic. He keeps the focus on his puck-tracking, not getting distracted by what is happening around him.
Projection and Comparison

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has the skills necessary to be a franchise level NHL goalie. However, like most young goalies, there will be a bit of a learning curve. He will need time to develop, and improve his endurance to play a North American schedule. Luukkonen also needs to improve his blocker and glove, as well as his rebound control. In terms of stylistic comparisons, he is reminiscent of Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators, but this is not a talent comparison.
- homiedclown

He's 18. I wouldn't expect him in Rochester for at least a few years and probably not on Buffalo for a good 5 years. Goalies need longer development. It's a plain fact. They come up to the NHL later, and they hit their prime later (late 20's/early 30's) than any other position.

The real posters here know you're not a troll. Now, I don't know why you post here vs the Toronto thread (maybe we're cooler??). You bring a good discussion
- turbo044

You guys have good discussions and aren't over the top. I like to get rival team perspective too. But I post in Leafs thread too but mostly to make fun of Ottawa and Montreal.

You guys have good discussions and aren't over the top. I like to get rival team perspective too. But I post in Leafs thread too but mostly to make fun of Ottawa and Montreal.
- Matthews_Auston

Troll: CONFIRMED

Reported and band sir

next pick will be a RB. Book it.

Hamonic to CGY.

next pick will be a RB. Book it.
- keptupl8

Hamonic to Calgary

Hamonic to CGY.
- PrinceChill

wonder if the beady-eyed douche would have been in on hamonic