Tolvanen

[VincentVega]

When I started this thread say back in October, when Tolvanen is killing the KHL, I never realized he'll become so hugely hyped. I'm afraid this hype is going to set up some poolies for a disappointment. I mean, he is coming over this year but I don't expect him to do much for fantasy GMs. And long-term, keep this in mind: Nashville is neck deep in talented forwards and they like to spread ice-time around. Even Forsberg, whom Tolvanen is unlikely to better, has not had a single PPG season.

[DocMcPuffin]

I think Tolvanen does real well when he goes to Nashville. They pretty much said he will get a top 6 role and that team is ripe with talent so that's a good pedigree for success in my opinion. Not sure if it would be the same on a different team.

[VincentVega]

I think Tolvanen does real well when he goes to Nashville. They pretty much said he will get a top 6 role and that team is ripe with talent so that's a good pedigree for success in my opinion. Not sure if it would be the same on a different team.

Then said "possibly" in a top six role, which is not the same as guaranteed. Also, realistically, you can't expect a rookie to be guaranteed a spot in the lineup, let alone top six. Tolvanen will well in Nashville long-term but not as well as the hype seems to indicate.

[Bazz]

When I started this thread say back in October, when Tolvanen is killing the KHL, I never realized he'll become so hugely hyped. I'm afraid this hype is going to set up some poolies for a disappointment. I mean, he is coming over this year but I don't expect him to do much for fantasy GMs. And long-term, keep this in mind: Nashville is neck deep in talented forwards and they like to spread ice-time around. Even Forsberg, whom Tolvanen is unlikely to better, has not had a single PPG season.

Forsberg doesn't have Tolvanen's shot thought.

[Bazz]

Then said "possibly" in a top six role, which is not the same as guaranteed. Also, realistically, you can't expect a rookie to be guaranteed a spot in the lineup, let alone top six. Tolvanen will well in Nashville long-term but not as well as the hype seems to indicate.

I imagine he won't get big minutes this season and his minutes/zone starts will be sheltered. Next year he should be middle six at least and get some nice PP tick. If they put Subban/Forsberg/Arvidsson/Ryjo and a smith or Ellis with them then roll Josi/Fiala/Turris/Tolvanen and a smith or Ekholm as PP2 that's two deadly units.

[finnys_fanatsy]

curious to see how you all see him compared to some outliers on my squad..ive listed how i see them..

Debrincat
Tolvanen
Konecny
Ho-Sang
Bratt
Kase

[saucelife90]

curious to see how you all see him compared to some outliers on my squad..ive listed how i see them..

Debrincat
Tolvanen
Konecny
Ho-Sang
Bratt
Kase

1A Debrincat
1B Tolvaen
Konecny
Bratt
Ho-Sang
Kase

[VincentVega]

Forsberg doesn't have Tolvanen's shot thought.

Are you saying you'd trade Forsberg for Tolvanen?

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1A Debrincat
1B Tolvaen
Konecny
Bratt
Ho-Sang
Kase

This seems about right.

[VincentVega]

I imagine he won't get big minutes this season and his minutes/zone starts will be sheltered. Next year he should be middle six at least and get some nice PP tick. If they put Subban/Forsberg/Arvidsson/Ryjo and a smith or Ellis with them then roll Josi/Fiala/Turris/Tolvanen and a smith or Ekholm as PP2 that's two deadly units.

This sounds like a reasonable progression. I wouldn't be surprised to see 30-30 from him in year 2 or 3.

[Zorro]

Who is this Tolvanen guy?? Does he play in the playoffs??

[Bazz]

[QUOTE=VincentVega;1872883]Are you saying you'd trade Forsberg for Tolvanen?

No I’m crazy but not dumb. If Tolvanen comes over and plays mostly quiet I would try to get him as long as it only costs an arm and not an arm and a leg. If I had a pick outside the top two this year I would see if that and a little change could get it done. If I have the third pick I’d do it straight.

[petthemidget]

CSKA just defeated Jokerit. Eeli's coming baby!

[Bazz]

Tolvanen can appear in up to nine games this season without burning the first year of his contract. Playoff games count toward that total.

Looks like that ELC gonna burn a year too.

[Zorro]

[FONT="]Tolvanen can appear in up to nine games this season without burning the first year of his contract. Playoff games [/FONT]count toward that total.

Looks like that ELC gonna burn a year too.

Its amazing that Nashville doesn't have cap problems already.. Josi and Forsberg have sweet deals though I guess.. Tolvanen will be a welcomed addition in that city!!

[Axeman33]

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/s...96000624889858

It may take a little time to process things like contract, immigration etc. In other words, don’t necessarily expect Tolvanen to be on a plane to NSH in the next day or two: