FinWing 26 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 So I just heard this in the news on Finnish TV channel "Nelonen" but I'm not sure where they got the information from. The anchorman just said that Leino is "close to signing a contract with the Red Wings" and they usually don't talk out of their asses, they must be onto something. I'm trying to find some more substantial information and valid sources but the report sounded pretty convincing. Anyway, we're talking about the second-leading scorer in the Finnish Elite League this season and he was a stud in the playoffs too before his team Jokerit Helsinki got knocked out in the second round. He was named the league's best player in the regular season. I think he's an interesting option to look at, a real team-first guy and a hard worker with decent skills and strength. I figured this would be worth discussing amidst all the Brunnstrom talk. Ville Leino @ Wikipedia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Nevermind Brunnstrom,eh? Well the guy is big,tough to knock off the puck AND a great passer. We'd be lucky to have him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Exactly, I immediately thought he'd be a good fit in Detroit. He sort of reminds me of Zetterberg in a lot of ways, he likes the puck-possession game. He also seems to be a good team guy and steps it up in clutch situations. Not to mention Red Wings have generally managed late bloomers very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Let the Leafs have Brunnstrom. That way he's either gonna be a bust there, or request a trade within a year or two. No way it will work out for them. Hahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 i do like his name a bit better than fabian brunstrom....VILLE LEINO SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 And we have enough Swedes anyway, let's rather sign a Finnish teammate for Flip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 I believe that Matt Hussey played a few games over there so the Wings could have a bit of inside knowledge on Ville as a person as well as a player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Hammer 1 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 I believe that Matt Hussey played a few games over there so the Wings could have a bit of inside knowledge on Ville as a person as well as a player. Yeah, Matt played 11 games last season (0+3), but he was, well, s***! But Shedden played him in 3rd and 4th lines with limited icetime. But back to Leino. I have not heard or read anything about Ville signing with Wings (or anyother NHL team). All I know he must sign before 1st of June. And all he can get is a two-way one year deal. (correct me if im wrong). I would love to see him play with the wings but he must play in top 2 lines, so that would meant that Holland and co. must kick Samuelsson out or some one else... I will report if anything happens with this matter, as will propably the other Finns too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Pretty sure you can not sign a one-way deal until you are 28. Interesting to see all these late bloomers, and I'll be surious where they land and if they pan out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfan18 1 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Sounds good to me, sign him up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slapshot_34 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 I hope we sign leino, he is young, and talented and thats what we need, and he is dominating over in Finland, so who cares if he is not sweedish. Better get him quick before he is gone. SIGN HIM KENNY!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 77 points in 55 games :deal: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 What is with all the free agent Euros starting to draw so much interest. As long as it's for GR only, sure sign him up. They need all the help they can get. But I dont want to see him on the Wings, just as I didnt Bruunstrom. Downey and McCarty worked for there spots, and I'd like to see them keep them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 What is with all the free agent Euros starting to draw so much interest. As long as it's for GR only, sure sign him up. They need all the help they can get. But I dont want to see him on the Wings, just as I didnt Bruunstrom. Downey and McCarty worked for there spots, and I'd like to see them keep them. I'm sure Leino knows he has to earn his keep, especially in Detroit. He's really come on the past two seasons and that's why he's only now starting to draw interest. His attitude shouldn't be a problem, hopefully Flip will give him some pointers as to what is expected of a Detroit Red Wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 :*( why cant we ever find people who like to check/fight tardiff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeBinder 28 Report post Posted May 11, 2008 Curtis Joseph back with the wings agaim HA! (sep at birth) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsForever 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2008 i think he got signed for a 1-year entry level contract. Finnish player i believe 77pnts in 55 games in the finnish elite league i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lnvincible Report post Posted May 11, 2008 i think he got signed for a 1-year entry level contract. Finnish player i believe 77pnts in 55 games in the finnish elite league i think. He did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 why the big rush to sign this guy. sure hes got talent... but he'd probably just end up eating a role player's roster spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omnipotent_hudler 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 envisioning this guy eventually playing on a line with Filpulla how 'bout two Euro duo's on one team eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
