'"He plays the game the right way," Jokke Nevalainen, a Finnish scout and associate editor for DobberProspects.com said during a phone interview Wednesday. "He doesn't back away despite his size. He's willing to go into any situation, play in all situations. He doesn't play like a small guy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Finnish forward Arttu Ruotsalainen
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Sabres sign Finnish standout Arttu Ruotsalainen to entry-level contract
'The Sabres’ other recent European signings haven’t made a huge impact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Finnish standout Arttu Ruotsalainen to entry-level contract
On this basis, the Ilves star, who was awarded the contract, chose his NHL team - Russian stars gave an important lesson
'"There was a feeling that they really wanted me there, and they said I had good seams to take the seat of Sabers, a 21-year-old striker says." According to Aamulehti , the Toronto Maple Leafs were also interested in Sweden. Interestingly, Toronto's interest in striker bats was a flattering one, but taking the NHL out of the Sabers crew is likely to be easier than Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about On this basis, the Ilves star, who was awarded the contract, chose his NHL team – Russian stars gave an important lesson
Sabres sign undrafted Finnish forward Arttu Ruotsalainen
'Though undersized at 5-foot-8 and 179 pounds, Ruotsalainen has 36 goals and 37 assists for 73 points in 204 career elite league games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign undrafted Finnish forward Arttu Ruotsalainen
Sabres sign Ruotsalainen to entry-level deal
'As for some clarification on Ruotsalainen's contract, if he does not make the Sabres roster from opening night this year, he will go back to Ilves for the 2019-20 season. Once his season is over in Finland, he can be assigned to the Rochester Americans and play out the remainder of the season in the American Hockey League. After the 2019-20 season, he will have no restrictions … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ruotsalainen to entry-level deal
Sabres sign Arttu Ruotsalainen to 3-year deal
'The 21-year-old is a native of Finland, and helped win the silver medal for his country's team in the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championship. The next year, Ruotsalainen also represented Finland at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Arttu Ruotsalainen to 3-year deal
Sabres agree to entry-level deal with Ruotsalainen
'In his second full Liiga season in 2018-19, Ruotsalainen (5'8", 179 lbs., 10/29/1997) led Ilves and ranked ninth in the league with 21 goals and added 21 assists to total a team-high 42 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to entry-level deal with Ruotsalainen
Get to know Arttu Ruotsalainen
'"He was almost one of the best centers in the whole league," Kivi said. "We didn't know in August how he was going to play. We put him on the first line and he was excellent there. He played a lot. He was first power play, first penalty kill, first line, everything."' … [Read more...] about Get to know Arttu Ruotsalainen