It is the short choppy step motion he has used since he was a tyke...
- wiz1901

Sort of like JP Dumont

I can't wait to watch that. Is there a chance Teravainen could make the Hawks this year?
- jsabey

I realize someone else pointed out that he might play after the Finnish season is over; but I mean is there an outside chance he could make the opening night roster? Does he have anything in his contract that says he can't play in N.A. all year?
- jsabey

I'm just going to throw this out there - you do realize that you answer your own posts, right? And not in a good way. It's more of a creepy way, like my crazy uncle who has regular conversations with the elevator on his way to see his mother in the nursing home type-creepy.

I highly doubt that Teravainen does play in the NHL to start the season. He probably still has a contract to fulfill with Jokerit. Assuming that's true, and Teravainen were to bolt for North America now, I'm sure that would be against the IIHF Transfer Agreement that is in place.

Jokerit could void his contract, and Teravainen could come over, or could be allowed to come over on loan. This would probably involve the Hawks sending over $$$ to Jokerit. I'm sure this is something both clubs wouldn't want to do. Leaving Teravaininen in Finland for this season gives him another season to develop, and lets his ELC slide over to next season.

Jokerit's regular season ends in the middle of March. If Jokerit doesn't make the playoffs, Teravainen could be available to come and join the Hawks at that point, or whenever Jokerit completes their season after the SM-Liiga playoffs.

The thing I'm unsure about is if Teravainen were to come over, how many regular season games would he need to play in order to be eligible to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? If anyone has an answer to this, I'd love to know.

It would make no sense to bring over Teravainen this season unless he could play in the playoffs, and be an effective player on the team. As mentioned before, if Teravainen plays more than 10 NHL games, he essentially starts his NHL contract. Burning a year of off his ELC makes no sense unless he can legitimately help the Hawks win a Stanley Cup.

I think the chances of Teravainen coming to North America this season are pretty close to none at all.

I'm just going to throw this out there - you do realize that you answer your own posts, right? And not in a good way. It's more of a creepy way, like my crazy uncle who has regular conversations with the elevator on his way to see his mother in the nursing home type-creepy.

I highly doubt that Teravainen does play in the NHL to start the season. He probably still has a contract to fulfill with Jokerit. Assuming that's true, and Teravainen were to bolt for North America now, I'm sure that would be against the IIHF Transfer Agreement that is in place.

Jokerit could void his contract, and Teravainen could come over, or could be allowed to come over on loan. This would probably involve the Hawks sending over $$$ to Jokerit. I'm sure this is something both clubs wouldn't want to do. Leaving Teravaininen in Finland for this season gives him another season to develop, and lets his ELC slide over to next season.

Jokerit's regular season ends in the middle of March. If Jokerit doesn't make the playoffs, Teravainen could be available to come and join the Hawks at that point, or whenever Jokerit completes their season after the SM-Liiga playoffs.

The thing I'm unsure about is if Teravainen were to come over, how many regular season games would he need to play in order to be eligible to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? If anyone has an answer to this, I'd love to know.

It would make no sense to bring over Teravainen this season unless he could play in the playoffs, and be an effective player on the team. As mentioned before, if Teravainen plays more than 10 NHL games, he essentially starts his NHL contract. Burning a year of off his ELC makes no sense unless he can legitimately help the Hawks win a Stanley Cup.

I think the chances of Teravainen coming to North America this season are pretty close to none at all.
- EKolb13

Teravainen will start the season in Finland. At most he'll join the Blackhawks after his season is over in Finland.

Teravainen is a great prospect and we're all excited to have him join the team. But there's no need to rush him and playing another year in Finland is probably the best thing for him. Long term we need TT in the lineup, but it's not like the Blackhawks are in desperate need to add him.

Teravainen will start the season in Finland. At most he'll join the Blackhawks after his season is over in Finland.

Teravainen is a great prospect and we're all excited to have him join the team. But there's no need to rush him and playing another year in Finland is probably the best thing for him. Long term we need TT in the lineup, but it's not like the Blackhawks are in desperate need to add him.
- DarthKane

Unless injuries to key players happen. Then we might see Teravainen sometime after the middle of March. Otherwise, Teravainen will probably be in Chicago for the start of the '14-'15 season.

Unless injuries to key players happen. Then we might see Teravainen sometime after the middle of March. Otherwise, Teravainen will probably be in Chicago for the start of the '14-'15 season.
- EKolb13

That's what my elevator told me.

That's what my elevator told me.
- DarthKane

One of these days you and I will meet up for a game, and I'll be telling elevator stories to you over beers.

I'm just going to throw this out there - you do realize that you answer your own posts, right? And not in a good way. It's more of a creepy way, like my crazy uncle who has regular conversations with the elevator on his way to see his mother in the nursing home type-creepy.

I highly doubt that Teravainen does play in the NHL to start the season. He probably still has a contract to fulfill with Jokerit. Assuming that's true, and Teravainen were to bolt for North America now, I'm sure that would be against the IIHF Transfer Agreement that is in place.

Jokerit could void his contract, and Teravainen could come over, or could be allowed to come over on loan. This would probably involve the Hawks sending over $$$ to Jokerit. I'm sure this is something both clubs wouldn't want to do. Leaving Teravaininen in Finland for this season gives him another season to develop, and lets his ELC slide over to next season.

Jokerit's regular season ends in the middle of March. If Jokerit doesn't make the playoffs, Teravainen could be available to come and join the Hawks at that point, or whenever Jokerit completes their season after the SM-Liiga playoffs.

The thing I'm unsure about is if Teravainen were to come over, how many regular season games would he need to play in order to be eligible to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? If anyone has an answer to this, I'd love to know.

It would make no sense to bring over Teravainen this season unless he could play in the playoffs, and be an effective player on the team. As mentioned before, if Teravainen plays more than 10 NHL games, he essentially starts his NHL contract. Burning a year of off his ELC makes no sense unless he can legitimately help the Hawks win a Stanley Cup.

I think the chances of Teravainen coming to North America this season are pretty close to none at all.
- EKolb13

take it easy dude. u are going hacksaw on me about nothing really.

take it easy dude. u are going hacksaw on me about nothing really.
- jsabey

i had one more thought. thanks for the detailed response about the real point. hope i didnt break any rules or creep you out.

The thing I'm unsure about is if Teravainen were to come over, how many regular season games would he need to play in order to be eligible to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? If anyone has an answer to this, I'd love to know.

It would make no sense to bring over Teravainen this season unless he could play in the playoffs, and be an effective player on the team. As mentioned before, if Teravainen plays more than 10 NHL games, he essentially starts his NHL contract. Burning a year of off his ELC makes no sense unless he can legitimately help the Hawks win a Stanley Cup.

I think the chances of Teravainen coming to North America this season are pretty close to none at all.
- EKolb13

Don't know for sure, but didn't Smith play only one regular season game before replacing Hossa for that one play-off game?

I see no reason for him to come over at all this year, or to play for the Hawks in 14-15: he still has a lot of physical growing to (hopefully) do, and I would think needs a full year at Rockford to get used to the North American game and ice.

Don't know for sure, but didn't Smith play only one regular season game before replacing Hossa for that one play-off game?

I see no reason for him to come over at all this year, or to play for the Hawks in 14-15: he still has a lot of physical growing to (hopefully) do, and I would think needs a full year at Rockford to get used to the North American game and ice.
- StLBravesFan

I would be absolutely stunned if TT were to spend a full year in Rockford.

I would be absolutely stunned if TT were to spend a full year in Rockford.
- NewToHockey

i think you basically are the majority... but this guy is sick...Finnish league wont do him as much good as a year in NA.

take it easy dude. u are going hacksaw on me about nothing really.
- jsabey

i had one more thought. thanks for the detailed response about the real point. hope i didnt break any rules or creep you out.
- jsabey

Moving from one end of the spectrum to the other. Kinda crazy if you ask me.

I was just having a little fun with you. Pay no mind to it.

I would be absolutely stunned if TT were to spend a full year in Rockford.
- NewToHockey

I would be absolutely stunned if Teravainen actually ever stepped foot in Rockford.

i think you basically are the majority... but this guy is sick...Finnish league wont do him as much good as a year in NA.
- jsabey

Wrong.

Wrong.
- EKolb13

ok. ...i can see that you all want him to grow and get big and dominate. that is great. i think we could put some extra pads on him and he could play right away.

ok. ...i can see that you all want him to grow and get big and dominate. that is great. i think we could put some extra pads on him and he could play right away.
- jsabey

Obviously, you didn't read the post above.

There's the idea that he's still under contract with Jokerit at this point. Anyways, would it really be worth bringing him over this season just to burn a year off of his ELC?

Maybe in the spring Teravainen can come over. However, the only reason he comes over at that point is because he helps win the Hawks a cup this spring.

Obviously, you didn't read the post above.

There's the idea that he's still under contract with Jokerit at this point. Anyways, would it really be worth bringing him over this season just to burn a year off of his ELC?

Maybe in the spring Teravainen can come over. However, the only reason he comes over at that point is because he helps win the Hawks a cup this spring.
- EKolb13

thx again. i guess i am just hopefully thinking that this guy is sick and can jump right in and be better than all the others.

thx again. i guess i am just hopefully thinking that this guy is sick and can jump right in and be better than all the others.
- jsabey

i think his trajectory is huge, he could do it. no need to count him out just because we have 3 others who think they can do it better.

I would be absolutely stunned if TT were to spend a full year in Rockford.
- NewToHockey

But most people say he still needs to mature physically - put on weight, gain strength, get stronger on his skates.

Why rush him until he is ready?

But most people say he still needs to mature physically - put on weight, gain strength, get stronger on his skates.

Why rush him until he is ready?
- StLBravesFan

i know exactly what you mean. i just think he can play now better than all the others. put on some extra padding.

i know exactly what you mean. i just think he can play now better than all the others. put on some extra padding.
- jsabey

we will see. we have great options. but i dont want to see the best man lose because people have him slotted for finland.

we will see. we have great options. but i dont want to see the best man lose because people have him slotted for finland.
- jsabey

Did it ever occur to you that the organization has the intentions of leaving Teravainen in Finland this season and that Teravainen might still have a contract obligation to fulfill with Jokerit?

Am I posting responses to a guy who only listens to posts of himself?

we will see. we have great options. but i dont want to see the best man lose because people have him slotted for finland.
- jsabey

You're posting habits give me a bit of a headache, but what makes you think he's "the best man" anything, except maybe a brother's wedding?

All we've really seen here really are small you-tube clips.

The Hawks have won 2 Cups without him: no need to rush him for any reason.

You're posting habits give me a bit of a headache
- StLBravesFan

Agreed.

we will see. we have great options. but i dont want to see the best man lose because people have him slotted for finland.
- jsabey

I'm assuming by now that most of us have read either the below article or a similar one elsewhere.

http://espn.go.com/blog/c...inen-a-year-away-from-nhl

He needs another year to grow. If his agent says he needs another year before he can contribute significantly, why are we still questioning this?