| Anssi Salmela |
| Anssi Tapio Salmela Defense Left-Handed Shot Height: 5' 11", Weight: 191 pounds Born: 8.13.84 Nokia, Finland |
| How he arrived: Signed as a free agent from Tampara Tappere (Finland), 5.22.08 How he left: Traded to the Atlanta Thrashers for Niclas Havelid and Myles Stoesz, 3.2.09 How he returned: Traded by the Atlanta Thrashers with Ilya Kovalchuk and Thrashers' 2nd round pick in the 2010 E.D. for Johnny Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier, and Devils' 1st and 2nd round picks in the 2010 E.D., 2.4.10 How he left again: Signed as a free agent with Avangard Omsk (KHL), 7.15.11 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
From what I've seen of Salmela in his brief time with the Devils, he's got a great package to his game. He's got a lot of skill in his
offensive play, particularly when stick handling, and he's not afraid to play a physical game. He actually thrives when he does.
He played very well during the preseason, so it was no surprise that he made the team this year.
From what I've read, there should be concern about his discipline on the ice. I've heard he takes quite a few penalties. He did
so over in Finland. That seems to be the biggest weakness of his game, but it's not anything that can't be worked on.
He might get some regular time in Atlanta now, thanks to the trade.
offensive play, particularly when stick handling, and he's not afraid to play a physical game. He actually thrives when he does.
He played very well during the preseason, so it was no surprise that he made the team this year.
From what I've read, there should be concern about his discipline on the ice. I've heard he takes quite a few penalties. He did
so over in Finland. That seems to be the biggest weakness of his game, but it's not anything that can't be worked on.
He might get some regular time in Atlanta now, thanks to the trade.
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