Player's Profile
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- Name: Tomi Sallinen
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 174 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-02-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Espoo, Finland
- Acquired: Eligible for the 2008 NHL Draft
- Playing In: Europe
Tomi Sallinen
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Sallinen enjoyed a solid rookie season on the silver medallist Espoo Blues team in the Finnish Jr A league, scoring 20 points in 42 games. The composed center with impeccable work ethic has gained respect from his peers, which is shown by the C he wore on his chest in the U18 World Championships in 2007. Sallinen stuck on the lower lines, which is indicative of his style of play.
Talent Analysis
With a relatively small frame, Sallinen has no trouble speeding around the ice in chase of the puck. He never stops working, although from the center position it isn’t natural to throw a lot of checks or to get under the skins of opposing players. His ability to read the game is good, but it wouldn’t hurt to truly specialize in defense in the neutral zone like some true two-way forwards. Not gifted with anything special in terms of puck skills, Sallinen does have a decent wrist shot and the vision to make smart passes. In professional hockey he will likely get most of his points from garbage goals.
Future
Sallinen continues with the Blues Jr A team in 2007-08. It is reasonable to expect that he can join an AHL team in 2009-10.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2006-07 | Espoo Blues (Jr. A SM-Sarja/FNL) | 42 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -- | 12 |
| 2007 | Team Finland (WJC 18) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Profile Last Updated: May, 30th 2008
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