CH’s former “flight” opens in its long ordeal

“I would tell Canadians hopefuls to enjoy every moment and not try to look too far ahead. Give it your all and remember you never know what the future holds…”

The CH training camp is in full swing and many young players will impress and make fans dream, the former hope of the team, once “theft”, “hidden card” and “revelation” will also have to jump back. Remember that a few seconds of fingering into your memories can turn everything upside down at once.

This player is Joni Ikonen.

Drafted by the Habs in the second round (58th overall) of the 2017 draft, he had an impressive season of 41 points in 40 games on the Swedish junior circuit, the youngster, since his draft day, Praised by Trevor Timmins, Who occupied the role of aspiring recruitment director for CH at the time.

“Watch the videos of this player in action, he first started for journalists. He shares many characteristics with Arturi Lehkonen. He was very determined. He can create plays and score goals. He is likely to be a top-6 striker. This is our projection. “

And Timmins’ young right-hander was nothing but thrilled. On June 24, 2017, in social networks, countless Internet users threaded publications where they publicly demonstrated their fulfillment by Ikonen’s choice.

Photo credit: Matt Kudzinowski – Montreal Canadiens

Five years later, Finn, despite his undeniable talent, had not played a single game in the National Hockey League (NHL). Haunted by injuries, he has little chance to showcase his skills to the leaders…