[Batchelor] Rick Tocchet name checks Vilmer Alriksson, Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Elias Pettersson as guys who really impressed him at Young Stars.

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  1. Lek showed some good iq and skill. Was just unlucky i guess. Has alot more work to do to get to the nhl level.

  2. Lekkerimäki seemed to be really moving his feet and using his body position in puck battles. I kept noticing him getting involved in the corners and along the wall and that leading to possession. If that side of his game is what’s impressing Tocchet, I think he stands a good chance of getting an extended look.

  3. Theres a decent chance that Alriksson gets a chance at a 9 game stint to help allieviate Joshua’s departure during his recovery. If Alriksson can actually keep up with the pace of NHL games, and be defensively sound, then why not give him a look without burning his ELC Y1.

    lil Petey and Lekkeramaki will benefit from a full season in the AHL, not being rushed into any roles they aren’t ready for. If they get NHL games as first call ups, that’s best case scenario outside of them just being absolute studs out of the gate.

  4. I thought max sasson was impressive to me tbh. Any reason why coach didn’t include his name?

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