Satchmo Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Joni Jurmo to a two-year, entry-level deal with an annual value of $850,000, the team announced on Sunday. Jurmo's rights were acquired by the Flames, along with prospect Hunter Brzustewicz, forward Andrei Kuzmenko, and two draft picks, from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for centre Elias Lindhom. The 21-year-old defenceman was drafted 82nd overall by the Canucks in the 2020 NHL Draft. Jurmo played split this season between Ilves and KooKoo of Liiga in Finland, registering a goal and five points in 46 games. The 6-foot-5 left-shot defenceman helped Finland to a silver medal at the 2022 World Juniors, registering an assist in seven games. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/calgary-flames-sign-defenceman-prospect-joni-jurmo-to-two-year-entry-level-deal-1.2094626 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Brock Star Posted March 24 Popular Post Share Posted March 24 I'm kind of surprised he was signed TBH. He's stalled out since his draft year. Maybe the AHL will help him find his game. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwarrior Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I thought he was a throw in in the Lindholm trade. Now they signed him. Could be one of those "one man's trash is another man's treasure" moments. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeremyCuddles Posted March 24 Popular Post Share Posted March 24 When you're about to start a rebuild. No harm in signing this guy. Something in the cupboard while they accumulate draft picks and higher tier prospects. He might even become something for them. 5 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chon derry Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Yumpin yimini not joni jurmo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6of1_halfdozenofother Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 (edited) Flamers, still trying hard to show that they unequivocally won the Lindholm trade. (Side note: they didn't ) Edited March 24 by 6of1_halfdozenofother 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 good for him. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 28 minutes ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: Flamers, still trying hard to show that they unequivocally won the Lindholm trade. (Side note: they didn't ) Lindholm is barely doing anything on this stacked roster - and I'm trying not to be too critical about him. Calgary has Kuzy, and failing that, they have a first round pick AND they have hunter D. They have a few good things they get out of that. We have literally nothing to show if Lindholm walks. I'm gonna avoid being negative about Lindholm from this point forward. I really hope he proves why he was touted as the best two way centre available. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 IMO his ceiling is probably a bottom pairing AHL guy. Virtually no development over the past two years. I guess maybe they'll try to bring him over to Calgary and see how he does. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Jurmo was traded to Cal in the Lindholm deal At face value, the trade appears to be better for the Flames. Now we are hearing that Lindholm has a nagging injury, so he may take some time off. I'll wait to see how he performs in the playoffs before I write him off. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz-Pix Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) The kid keeps getting bigger, he was 6'3 when we drafted him, 6'4 when we traded him now 6'5 when Calgary signed him. He's only put on 2lbs since he was drafted. Maybe he's still growing... but it kinds sounds like one of my dads fishing stories. LOL Edited March 25 by Blitz-Pix 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: Flamers, still trying hard to show that they unequivocally won the Lindholm trade. (Side note: they didn't ) Calgary still loves ex-Canuck players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Aww, Look at these people showing the Flames love! Jurmo no good, he suck..Lindholm hurt , He back properly, Many days to settle in Van now! You go to jail bad boy!. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCanuck12 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 21 minutes ago, Canuck You said: Aww, Look at these people showing the Flames love! Jurmo no good, he suck..Lindholm hurt , He back properly, Many days to settle in Van now! You go to jail bad boy!. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 39 minutes ago, CaptainCanuck12 said: Freedom of voices and choices act! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coryberg Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 All the tools but no toolbox. I guess calgary thinks they can fix him. I have no doubts that we would have let him walk this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 He’d be a number 3 defenceman in Edmonton. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 9 hours ago, PureQuickness said: Lindholm is barely doing anything on this stacked roster - and I'm trying not to be too critical about him. Calgary has Kuzy, and failing that, they have a first round pick AND they have hunter D. They have a few good things they get out of that. We have literally nothing to show if Lindholm walks. I'm gonna avoid being negative about Lindholm from this point forward. I really hope he proves why he was touted as the best two way centre available. Agreed. Calgary is getting a lot of mileage out of this trade. Considering the return for other rentals this year, I would say that Calgary's return on Lindholm is probably the best in the league. Calgary was not going to make the playoffs and by trading Lindholm (and other guys) they got worse and are heading toward a pretty high draft pick. And they got the Canucks 1st round pick and another pick. Apparently they were always high on Bruz and, while his path for the Canucks was maybe blocked by Hughes, he could turn out to be good acquisition. If Jurmo does anything, that is just gravy. Right now Calgary must be really happy with that trade. I am hopeful that Lindholm can get healthy (if that is the problem) and find a way to contribute in the playoffs. But so far he has not done much. And as for "if he walks" I think there is very little chance the Canucks re-sign him. Apparently he wanted a cap hit of 9 million in Calgary. Right now he might not even get half that but that would still be too much for the Canucks. And, even though Lindholm is having a bad year, he will probably still ask for (and probably get) more than he is worth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 8 hours ago, JamesB said: Agreed. Calgary is getting a lot of mileage out of this trade. Considering the return for other rentals this year, I would say that Calgary's return on Lindholm is probably the best in the league. Calgary was not going to make the playoffs and by trading Lindholm (and other guys) they got worse and are heading toward a pretty high draft pick. And they got the Canucks 1st round pick and another pick. Apparently they were always high on Bruz and, while his path for the Canucks was maybe blocked by Hughes, he could turn out to be good acquisition. If Jurmo does anything, that is just gravy. Right now Calgary must be really happy with that trade. I am hopeful that Lindholm can get healthy (if that is the problem) and find a way to contribute in the playoffs. But so far he has not done much. And as for "if he walks" I think there is very little chance the Canucks re-sign him. Apparently he wanted a cap hit of 9 million in Calgary. Right now he might not even get half that but that would still be too much for the Canucks. And, even though Lindholm is having a bad year, he will probably still ask for (and probably get) more than he is worth. Yes. You're absolutely right. And to temper the negativity, Lindholm may very well be injured as you suggested, which is hindering his production. I think the Canucks are a bit disappointed in him, but they're happy that he's a faceoff specialist at minimum who can kill penalties. He was playing with Mikheyev for a while and the two look very promising. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occ78 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Might be another Gustav Forsling…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) 4 minutes ago, occ78 said: Might be another Gustav Forsling…. Might be... or he might be another Corrado or Juolevi... Too early to think anything. Most likely scenario is he doesn't make it with the small chance he makes it. Edited March 25 by The Lock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalCanuckFan Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Can't wish anything positive for the Flames but I do hope Jurmo can use this as a stepping stone for success. He just never did enough to give two Canucks regimes confidence in giving him a contract, but maybe that will turn out to be their mistake. Still possible that Jurmo is one of those late bloomers that takes awhile to figure out how to combine all the physical tools with a play style that will do well in the NHL. Not particularly likely but I guess we'll see if see his name in the Flames line up in the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_Hawk Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) On 3/24/2024 at 3:36 PM, PureQuickness said: Lindholm is barely doing anything on this stacked roster - and I'm trying not to be too critical about him. Calgary has Kuzy, and failing that, they have a first round pick AND they have hunter D. They have a few good things they get out of that. We have literally nothing to show if Lindholm walks. I'm gonna avoid being negative about Lindholm from this point forward. I really hope he proves why he was touted as the best two way centre available. First, Kuzmenko was a salary dump for a player that didn't fit well in Vancouver. At 5.5m for 24/25, he had negative trade value. His cap was needed for core longterm players. Second, Jurmo was a throw in; a guy that wouldn't make our AHL club. He offered no real value to the trade Third, Hunter has had a great year, and MAY be a serviceable offensive dman someday. Having said that, it would not of been on the Canucks; he is basically Rathbone 2. With Hughes locked up longterm, we have no need for a player of his skillset. Given his play this year he was MAYBE worth a 4th round pick. Fourth, our 1st rounder will be a later; its value is more than a 2nd, but no where near what the Islander one we acquired last year. So, in general we traded Lindholm for a 2nd/3rd (once Kuzmenko negative value is taken into account) + Hunter (4th rounder)..... SO, Lindholm for a 2nd and a 4th. I don't think we overpaid. Whether he produces goals or not, the guy has been dynamite in the FO circle (ever notice he and Miller take EVERY important draw) and awesome 200' player. He gives the team immense flexibility in terms of lines (4 REAL centers now). His value will be huge in a month. Edited March 25 by BC_Hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 3 hours ago, BC_Hawk said: First, Kuzmenko was a salary dump for a player that didn't fit well in Vancouver. At 5.5m for 24/25, he had negative trade value. His cap was needed for core longterm players. Second, Jurmo was a throw in; a guy that wouldn't make our AHL club. He offered no real value to the trade Third, Hunter has had a great year, and MAY be a serviceable offensive dman someday. Having said that, it would not of been on the Canucks; he is basically Rathbone 2. With Hughes locked up longterm, we have no need for a player of his skillset. Given his play this year he was MAYBE worth a 4th round pick. Fourth, our 1st rounder will be a later; its value is more than a 2nd, but no where near what the Islander one we acquired last year. So, in general we traded Lindholm for a 2nd/3rd (once Kuzmenko negative value is taken into account) + Hunter (4th rounder)..... SO, Lindholm for a 2nd and a 4th. I don't think we overpaid. Whether he produces goals or not, the guy has been dynamite in the FO circle (ever notice he and Miller take EVERY important draw) and awesome 200' player. He gives the team immense flexibility in terms of lines (4 REAL centers now). His value will be huge in a month. It's weird that you're deliberately downplaying the returns (two of which Calgary re-signed), while also downplaying the 1st round pick. Lindholm is doing (almost) nothing right now. If he walks, we lost the trade officially. If we re-sign it with his current production, it's an overpayment, depending on how much. I think 3M is too much for what he brings currently. Almost no offense (at least on paper), but I am seeing better chemistry with other players. I'm not knocking on the player anymore than I am now. I hope that he brings more to the table, but you're so biased right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) 5 hours ago, PureQuickness said: It's weird that you're deliberately downplaying the returns (two of which Calgary re-signed), while also downplaying the 1st round pick. Lindholm is doing (almost) nothing right now. If he walks, we lost the trade officially. If we re-sign it with his current production, it's an overpayment, depending on how much. I think 3M is too much for what he brings currently. Almost no offense (at least on paper), but I am seeing better chemistry with other players. I'm not knocking on the player anymore than I am now. I hope that he brings more to the table, but you're so biased right now. TBH we prob can't re-sign him anyways, It was a let's go all in move, Still clears up cap space for the future thanks to Kuz. Win some, lose some..last I checked Kesler was a 3rd liner for awhile also..Judge Lindy after the p/o. Edited March 26 by Canuck You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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