The Forward Found His Game After Acquisition By Kraken
Eeli Tolvanen
- Right Wing
- 5'10", 191 lbs., Age 24, 5 NHL Seasons
- 2022-23: 61 Games (13 w/Nashville), 18 Goals, 13 Assists, +8
Seattle Kraken winger Eeli TolvanenMove From Nashville To Seattle: "It was really easy, actually. Right away after a couple of weeks, I felt comfortable around the guys. It's just a good group, a lot of different mixes, younger and older guys. I feel like everybody enjoyed each other, just a good atmosphere. Everybody enjoyed coming to the rink, to hang out and do things.
"The biggest thing, getting a couple of goals in the first couple of games and just running with it, having the confidence. It was one of those years that you play well and you get the bounces and it was just nice to see.
"Personally, it was a really good year. If somebody told me that I'm going to finish here in May and make it the second round, I would have been happy.
"It was one of those years that you play well and you get the bounces and it was just nice to see."
Adjusting To Puget Sound: "It's pretty close to the Finnish weather. Raining a lot, dark in the wintertime, so I'm kind of used to it. But it was awesome. I like it here, it's a great city.
"All the fans showed up in the playoffs. It was the loudest building I ever played. Hopefully we can bring the winning culture here. It's going to be awesome to see those fans again next year."