nikkurri17 109 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Niklas Kurri scored 16 goals last season Niklas Kurri is among the players who failed to reach an agreement with their current team and is now among the players who have declared free agency. Kurri is coming off of his rookie season in the VHL, it's very rare for a player to reach free agency at such an early stage of their career. Kurri failed to reach an agreement with the Seattle Bears after a series of limited discussions which saw the Bears offer Kurri a one year deal at a very low salary and simply instruct the forward to go sign his contract. Kurri's agent obviously wasn't amused and that brings us to where we are today. Represented by the same management as SHL star Valterri Bottas, Kurri was considered a sleeper to develop into a top VHL forward. While the expectations were not too high considering that the Finn was just a 3rd Round Pick, many expected Kurri to have a better rookie season then he ended up having with the Bears. Kurri was instrumental to the Saskatoon Wild for multiple seasons, culminating in Jari's nephew being named captain of the squad and winning the Yzerman trophy as the VHLM's top two-way forward. Despite the award Kurri received very limited ice time in defensive situations for Seattle. Rumors are that Kurri was not very happy with the role that the coaching staff ended up using him in. Kurri was initially placed on the teams 4th line before being moved up the lineup. The statistics that Kurri put up in his rookie season won't jump out at you but if you look at the numbers closely, the potential is definitely there for Kurri to develop into a player who can effect the game in a number of different ways. Kurri registered 16 goals, 20 assists and over 200 hits, scoring at .5 ppg and registering nearly 3 hits per contest. Kurri also is improving in the face-off dot and seems dedicated to developing into a two-way player who helps his team across all 3 zones. If Kurri puts everything together, One VHL team could be acquiring a key piece to the puzzle this off-season without sacrificing any assets. Kurri is said to be looking for a organization that is willing to give him a definitive role on the team and can be competitive now and into the future. Some familiarity with some of the people among the organization would definitely be a plus. Kurri realizes he needs to dedicate himself to improving more if he ever wants to be a true impact player for the organization which he signs with. I'll be patiently waiting to receive some offers! I'm looking forward to seeing what my next opportunity in the VHL will be. Cheers. Edited April 24, 2015 by nikkurri17 STZ 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkurri17 109 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Obviously in the wrong spot, can somebody move this to written point tasks for me? Thanks. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuffy 346 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munk 1,298 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Its purrfect were it is gj Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jala 922 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Kurri on the market?! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 11,021 Posted April 23, 2015 Admin Share Posted April 23, 2015 Could we "gasp" possibly have numerous young players leaving their teams for free?! This can't be right. Jala 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jala 922 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Could we "gasp" possibly have numerous young players leaving their teams for free?! This can't be right. oooooh gurrrrrllll bottas is spr gr8 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STZ 5,389 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Goodluck my friend, I'm sure you'll have lots of interest Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkurri17 109 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks everyone, I'll evaluate my contract offers when I get home tonight Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler 1,514 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 PM incoming. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Kurri is best going to Riga. Flyers knows how to build some good rosters! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkurri17 109 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I got C.J. watching my back Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jala 922 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 pft toronto has me, nuff said Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I got C.J. watching my back Hey they are Cologne's rival, I just know you'll have fun there and they suit your style. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1c3Muncher 69 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 What the hell is this??? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuffy 346 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 come back to me imu Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkurri17 109 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Rice I didn't wanna leave... things happen. Higgins 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 What the hell is this??? You should follow him! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jala 922 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You should follow him! right to toronto! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Grumpy Bear 347 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You should follow him! Fuck you POS. And Kurri you went inactive, 273 TPE in 4 seasons, can't respond to a PM and are pissed about the way you've been treated. Honestly it's laughable. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You should follow him! right to toronto! How about quit harassing our players. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 How about quit harassing our players. Huh? Kurri is a free agent. Also as a player I can talk about other players. Know the rules. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Huh? Kurri is a free agent. Also as a player I can talk about other players. Know the rules. I know the rules. I wasn't talking about Kurri, I was talking Rice. Stop harassing. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I know the rules. I wasn't talking about Kurri, I was talking Rice. Stop harassing. That's not harassing haha. That was suggesting, considering those two are friends. Still able to do it and not sure why wouldn't. Also player(s) assumes talking about both. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 That's not harassing haha. That was suggesting, considering those two are friends. Still able to do it and not sure why wouldn't. Also player(s) assumes talking about both. He is on Seattle and that's all that needs to be talked about. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/19359-claimedniklas-kurri-tests-free-agency-final-66/#findComment-207380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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