The Vancouver Canucks took on a Finnish defenseman in the third round with their first pick in the 2020 NHL Draft
Jurmo, 6’4 ‘, 198 pounds, played 45 games last season with the Jokerit’s Under-20 Junior A team
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The Vancouver Canucks faced a Finnish defenseman in the third round on Wednesday with their first pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, but failed to qualify another defenseman
NEWS 1130’s Adam Forsythe says the Canucks did not offer Troy Stecher a qualifying offer, making the Richmond native a free agent
Stecher, ranked 5’100, 185 pounds, played the last four seasons with the Canucks, totaling 75 points in 286 games Stetcher was a restricted free agent
#Canucks have NOT officially qualified defenders Troy Stecher He becomes a free agent @ NEWS1130 https: // tco / e0Zt4QWSMv
In the draft, the Canucks selected Joni Jurmo 82nd over Gen. Jurmo, 18, weighs 6’4 ‘and 198 pounds He played 45 games last season with the Jokerit’s Junior A Under-20 team, scoring five goals and 28 points in 43 games, plus a plus-23 rating
He’s considered a good-sized defenseman who rushes for the puck, a skillful player who knows how to handle the puck at high speed, according to reports from prospects
Jurmo had one of the biggest jumps in the Central Scouting final standings, going from 43rd place among European skaters to 20th
“One of Fin-Jr League’s most improved players during the 2019-20 season Strong skater with & speed balance” Goran Stubb, of the NHL Central Scouting Office, said in a tweet
“One of the most improved players in the Fin-Jr League during the 2019-2020 season Strong skater with & speed balance” Goran Stubb, photo NHLCSBTwittercom / oLnLzSby6a
Jokke Nevalainen, with Dobber Prospects, says Jurmo is not the most dynamic player on the attacking side, but capable of producing points
Jurmo says he needs to work on his defensive play and be better to fill his gaps Says he expects to be NHL ready in 2-5 years or whenever he’s mentally ready #Canucks
Elite Prospects says Jurmo’s smooth skating allows him to cover large expanses of ice and his puck carrying feels effortless at times
« His speed makes him one of the best puck throwers in the Finnish U20 league. He accelerates well when he’s already on the move and is a deceptive skater in the neutral zone with crossovers and changes of pace, » explains EliteProspects
Vancouver didn’t have a first- or second-round pick in this year’s draft, which took place virtually because of COVID-19Vancouver transferred its 2020 first-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for JT Miller
Kunz says he’s been a #Canucks fan since former UND stars Brock Boeser and Troy Stecher performed for Vancouver Kunz East of Grand Forks
In the fourth round, the Canucks selected Jackson Kunz, 113th overall Kunz, 18, is a 6-3, 210-pound left winger with the USHL Green Bay Gamblers He’s committed to playing for the season next at the University of North Dakota
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