VegasCanuck Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 28 minutes ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said: So does this mean he's officially joining Abby and won't be representing Sweden at the World's? That's the question I was going to ask. Would love to see how he can do at the AHL level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said: So does this mean he's officially joining Abby and won't be representing Sweden at the World's? Part of the deal for him to join Abbotsford is probably that if he gets the call he's allowed to leave the team to go play at World's. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hammertime Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Does anyone know if he is actually eligible to play in the playoffs for Abby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 7 minutes ago, Hammertime said: Does anyone know if he is actually eligible to play in the playoffs for Abby? I would assume yes since Johansson did last year after finishing his SHL season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) He's coming. The Swedes are coming, the Swedes are coming!! Actually, they are already here!!! Edited March 25 by Elias Pettersson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said: So does this mean he's officially joining Abby and won't be representing Sweden at the World's? He will be here for the entire AHL regular season. Not sure about playoffs. He wants to go back to Sweden and try and make the Swedish roster for the World Championships, which begin on May 10. Abby's season ends on April 20. They have 10 games left. So he will stay until the end of the season... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MatchesMalone Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, Hammertime said: Does anyone know if he is actually eligible to play in the playoffs for Abby? 100%. He was signed last summer and playing with Orebro as a loan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) He will practice and maybe even play a game but the plan is for him to go back to Worlds. Canucks felt this was better for him than training on his own in Sweden. Edited March 26 by elvis15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kettlevalley Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 We will see where the Canucks feel is best for him to be next season. Why do I think he will be Abby's version of Hogs (22-23) and Pods (23-24) in 24-25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gawdzukes Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) 22 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: He will be here for the entire AHL regular season. Not sure about playoffs. He wants to go back to Sweden and try and make the Swedish roster for the World Championships, which begin on May 10. Abby's season ends on April 20. They have 10 games left. So he will stay until the end of the season... Didn't I read somewhere he was only gong to be here for only 10-12 days or something ... or am I just fabricating that in my mind? Edited March 26 by Gawdzukes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satchmo Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 13 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said: Didn't I read somewhere he was only gong to be here for only 10-12 days or something ... or am I just fabricating that in my mind? 10 minutes ago, Jaimito said: locals can go watch him play in Abby. Bunch of home games in first week of Apr. https://abbotsford.canucks.com/schedule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 22 hours ago, Redhdlois said: It's these little fine details that gives a team it's strong development program. I have a lot of faith in this management group given how well they developed guys from within in Pittsburgh. We're seeing that effect here already with Hoglander and Podkolzin... it's fantastic! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post filthy animal Posted March 27 Popular Post Share Posted March 27 On 3/25/2024 at 2:43 PM, Redhdlois said: Love how this management is so proactive in developing our players. No stones left unturned. Even just getting a game or 2 in Abby will give him some valuable experience and a bit of a leg up come training camp. Doesn't hurt too that hes gonna be put through the paces by the twins. Hart, Art Ross trophies says they know what they are doing 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 10 hours ago, filthy animal said: Love how this management is so proactive in developing our players. No stones left unturned. Even just getting a game or 2 in Abby will give him some valuable experience and a bit of a leg up come training camp. Doesn't hurt too that hes gonna be put through the paces by the twins. Hart, Art Ross trophies says they know what they are doing It seems like a perfect fit for the twins. They are clearly very passionate about development and were legends for always being the fittest players at training camp. Plus it's a position that fans shouldn't ever turn on them in (like they started to with Linden). It's exciting to finally be giving the player development department the resources it's needed. I'm excited to see them work with Lekkerimaki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Number 44?! He ain't no Bertuzzi, but I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronic.Canuck Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 4 hours ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said: Number 44?! He ain't no Bertuzzi, but I like it! Taking after some Swedish legends and going for the next double number after 22 & 33? Can't wear 11 in Vancouver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCanuck12 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Maybe 00?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 21 minutes ago, CaptainCanuck12 said: Maybe 00?? Skates in. Lekkerimaki, Johnathan Lekkerimaki..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammertime Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Stoked to see Lekkerimaki play in the AHL hopefully he hits the ground running after a great season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On 3/27/2024 at 12:51 PM, Herberts Vasiljevs said: Number 44?! He ain't no Bertuzzi, but I like it! He wore 88 at Orebro. Nils Aman took that number so that's why he probably switched. 44 is half of 88... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchesMalone Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 20 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: He wore 88 at Orebro. Nils Aman took that number so that's why he probably switched. 44 is half of 88... Doesn't seem too picky about his numbers. Has always worn 23 at the international level. He was 40 with Djurgardens' junior team, but has always worn 88 since turning pro, except internationally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 minute ago, MatchesMalone said: Doesn't seem too picky about his numbers. Has always worn 23 at the international level. He was 40 with Djurgardens' junior team, but has always worn 88 since turning pro, except internationally. I don't believe you are allowed to wear 88 internationally unless you are a pro. I think only the USA program allows it. Even Bedard wore 16 at the world juniors... He wore 40 as his first number so I actually think that is his preferred number. He wore 88 this year because Elias Ekstrom was already wearing 40 at Orebro. I'm guessing he probably wanted 40 or 88, but of course Petey is 40 and Aman is 88, so he went with 44... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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