Pick # 159: LW Viljami Marjala

[Eleven]

I can't spell that.

 

EDIT:  Thank you @steveoathfor making it copy-pasteable.

Edited July 24, 2021 by Eleven

[steveoath]

Viljami Marjala- Quebec Remparts 

https://thehockeywriters.com/viljami-marjala-2021-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/

Viljami Marjala – NHL Draft Projection

Marjala is one of those players who could hear his name get called at any time on the second day of the draft. Some boards have him going as early as the late second round while others have him falling down to the fifth round. Look for him to go at some point in the third round or early fourth.

Quotables

“Marjala is a very skilled offensive forward who can play at center or wing. His strengths are in the offensive zone where he can make great plays but he also knows how to finish them. He is a very good skater and capable of making plays at high speed.” Jokke Nevalainen, Dobber Prospects

“Overall, Marjala plays the kind of winning hockey that coaches desire from their player regardless of role or skill set.  The sum of his skills adds up to a smart, unselfish, team-first player, who seamlessly fits in any scheme. His stealth-like presence pounces on unaware opponents leading to offensive opportunities.” Danny McGillicuddy, The Draft Analyst

Edited July 24, 2021 by steveoath

[Curt]

I like it.  He seems like someone who could have gone a couple rounds earlier.

[PerreaultForever]

Well we've certainly gone heavy Euro. I have no idea on this guy. 

[Pimlach]

On 7/24/2021 at 7:54 PM, PerreaultForever said:

Well we've certainly gone heavy Euro. I have no idea on this guy. 

I think we could have traded down and got him at 166.  

[GASabresIUFAN]

3 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

I think we could have traded down and got him at 166.  

We were lucky to get him when we did.  His ratings from most of the scouting services were significantly higher then where we got him.

[FogBat]

2 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

We were lucky to get him when we did.  His ratings from most of the scouting services were significantly higher then where we got him.

At that rate, we might as well have gone mining for diamonds in Arkansas.

[GASabresIUFAN]

4 minutes ago, Crosschecking said:

At that rate, we might as well have gone mining for diamonds in Arkansas.

Once you get passed the 2nd round every draft is a crap shoot and you are looking for a kid with something in his game that is elite such as a shot or skating or physical game etc... You then hope to develop the rest.  VO is the classic example.  Elite shot and good skating, but everything else needed work.  

[FogBat]

8 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Once you get passed the 2nd round every draft is a crap shoot and you are looking for a kid with something in his game that is elite such as a shot or skating or physical game etc... You then hope to develop the rest.  VO is the classic example.  Elite shot and good skating, but everything else needed work.  

I admit that I was being facetious in my metaphor. Agreed on the crap shoot, though.

[woods-racer]

I played the lottery today. I think me and this kid have the same chance.

[Andrew Amerk]

3 minutes ago, woods-racer said:

I played the lottery today. I think me and this kid have the same chance.

I like your odds better.