The NHL's restart is fast approaching, and the NHLFlames still have some questions that need answers. EricFrancis dives in on their three biggest questions here ⤵️
While speculation runs rampant that the 21-year-old first rounder won’t get his first taste of action this season in the playoffs, his status has remained a closely-guarded secret by the general manager who refuses to let the media talk to the Finnish blueliner.
In Friday’s scrimmage he was paired with black ace Alexander Yelesin, which is another sign he’ll remain shelved for the remainder of the season. If he does play, it would require the team to protect him in the expansion draft ahead of captain Mark Giordano and anyone else the team might sign this summer. Not ideal.
His three goals and boundless energy in three games caused the Canucks fits and had many believing the fourth pick overall would be a star. Sure, intra-squad points mean little, but what did count was the fact he remained in Ryan’s spot even when the veteran centre returned to action for last Sunday’s scrimmage.
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