Urho Vaakanainen tells how rugged is a phone call about a player store.
Urho Vaakanainen (left) was traded in December from Anaheim to New York. The defender was invited to the Finnish 4 Nations tournament teams. Aop
Defender Urho Vaakanainen’s shop from Anaheim Ducks to the legendary New York Rangers was released on Independence Day, December 6.
Player trade is a real place.
– Yes, it was a shock at first. It quickly became enthusiasm for me. I knew I was going to New York and there was a better chance of getting playing time. In Ducks, my road was a little blocked. There were quite a few defenders there. The shop was a great thing.
The Joensuu breeder moved from southern California across the mainland to the east coast.
– Yes, the difference is like night and during the day if you compare cities. In Anaheim, everything was in a fairly wide area, here in New York everything is a bit like a jar. Everything is close, Vaakanainen tells Iltalehti.
This is how it happened
Vaakanainen was informed of the trademaker when he was in the wheel of the car.
– I had just left the morning to drive home. My dad posted the message that the deal had happened. Immediately General Manager Pat Verbeek called and told it. It was a short call, a 26-year-old defender.
– Then I turned back to the hall, I applied for the equipment and said Morot to the coaches and the rest for staff. Also General Manager was there.
– But that call itself is always short and quite rustic. The situation is such that it is not worthwhile for the player to explain things so much. I was told what was traded and thank you for everything. Later you can return to it and talk to people longer if you feel like it.
History notes
Urho Vaakanainen enjoys the heart of New York. The defender who has struck the world in Joensuu wants to play in the NHL playoffs in the spring. Aop
Vaakanainen has now played 22 matches in the Rangers and got 0+5 power points in their account. Joensuu man finds the Rangers team hard.
– The roster is really good on this team. The game was a bit stuck before Christmas and was a bit of a pain. After Christmas, the snowmobile was turned and a good reel has been played, even though there are losses.
Of the last 12 games, the Rangers have won seven.
– We are going for the better. Playoff is our bright goal.
Rangers is a legendary organization that Madison Square Garden is located in Manhattan. This is a submerged club, one of the six original teams of the NHL.
– Yes, there is a different feeling and atmosphere than in Anaheim. Note that the organization has a long history behind. All things are in Mint here. This is a great place to be, Vaakanainen assures.
The highly expensive squares
One thing in Manhattan is uncomfortable. Living in the heart of a big city costs malt.
– I have a good cabin near Madison Square Garden. I can walk to games, it works for me. It gives you a little oxygen and listen to music. The rents here are pretty crazy. I pay a little over $ 6,000 for rent in a two -room apartment, the player reveals.
-In Southern California, I had a house in Irvinen in the city. It had two floors and a pool in the yard. I paid the rent roughly as much as here.
Vaakanainen earns $ 1.1 million for this season.