Checking in on Ville Meskanen

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesWhen Jeff Gorton signed Ville Meskanen and Michael Lindqvist last spring he added two young, scoring wingers to the organization. Now, eight months later, Meskanen is honing his skills in Hartford with the Wolf Pack, but Lindqvist is back in the SHL with Färjestad BK after his contract was terminated by the Rangers.

The departure of Lindqvist has added more interest in Meskanen’s development and adjustment to the North American game. Regardless of our level of interest or what we might expect out of him, it’s important to remember that this is his first season, professional or otherwise, playing hockey in North America.

Even before Lindqvist’s departure,…