Prospect Info: 17OA: Axel Sandin Pellikka

[Inspiration]

2 out of 3 of those dmen aren't good defensively. and all 3 are better skaters. ASP fell because of his skating, and while it looks better than the pre-draft videos I watched, it's not anywhere close to what Makar can do.

Which one of Makar or Fox isn't good defensively?

 

[Our Lady Peace]

2 out of 3 of those dmen aren't good defensively. and all 3 are better skaters. ASP fell because of his skating, and while it looks better than the pre-draft videos I watched, it's not anywhere close to what Makar can do.

Makar has better footwork with the puck than all but the elite forwards:


and Larkin-like speed:



Sorry, but aside from a handful of Wings, he's my favorite player.

Wait, going by your post are you insinuating that Adam Fox is not good defensively?

 

[lilidk]

This guy entire video talking about ASP skating.

2 more years in SHL will be great for him

 

[Preposterone]

The previous defenseman were all drafted with size as the primary (and over-riding) attribute the different teams wanted. ASP fell because he wasn't 6'4"+

Reinbacher and Willander were not drafted with size as their main attribute.

 

[lilidk]

Reinbacher and Willander were not drafted with size as their main attribute.

They both more mature physically and closer to NHL, but not as skilled and smart as ASP

 

[The Red Line]

2 out of 3 of those dmen aren't good defensively. and all 3 are better skaters. ASP fell because of his skating, and while it looks better than the pre-draft videos I watched, it's not anywhere close to what Makar can do.

Makar has better footwork with the puck than all but the elite forwards:


and Larkin-like speed:



Sorry, but aside from a handful of Wings, he's my favorite player.

I mean obviously if you are expecting Makar 2.0 from ASP you're going to be disappointed. I don't see how that in any way gets in the way of the fact that there is a LOT to like about his game and a lot to be excited about.

And if ASP turns out as bad on D as Fox or Makar who apparently "aren't good Defensively", then I think we did ok with that pick.

 

[Preposterone]

They both more mature physically and closer to NHL, but not as skilled and smart as ASP

Hold on now; reinbacher was about half a ppg in a league similar in strength to the shl in his draft year, and willander produced similarly to asp at u18s and has looked great in college hockey in his debut. We don’t need to discount everyone else’s prospects to feel good about ours

 

[ZDH]

Damn. Liam Dower Nilsson is leading the SHL in goals early on. Is this getting any talk around here?

 

[Murmansk16A]

Damn. Liam Dower Nilsson is leading the SHL in goals early on. Is this getting any talk around here?

Isn't he in the Allsvenskan?

 

[Preposterone]

Damn. Liam Dower Nilsson is leading the SHL in goals early on. Is this getting any talk around here?

That’s pretty incredible, considering the team he plays for doesn’t compete in the SHL

 

[Frk It]

That’s pretty incredible, considering the team he plays for doesn’t compete in the SHL

Also why is that being mentioned in the ASP thread….?

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

They both more mature physically and closer to NHL, but not as skilled and smart as ASP

Superior skaters though. I thought Willander had top 3 skating ability in the draft. Reinbacher is also terrific.

 

[lilidk]

Superior skaters though. I thought Willander had top 3 skating ability in the draft. Reinbacher is also terrific.

Stronger and faster , especially Reinbacher , but still ASP has higher ceiling them both of them

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Stronger and faster , especially Reinbacher , but still ASP has higher ceiling them both of them

From the looks of it? Maybe. I’m pleasantly surprised by ASP right now but I’m not willing to crown him the second coming of Brian Leetch just yet.

 

[jaster]

The real question that everyone keeps dancing around here is, who’s a better prospect, ASP or Edvinsson?

 

[lilidk]

The real question that everyone keeps dancing around here is, who’s a better prospect, ASP or Edvinsson?

Edvinsson 100%,

 

[Our Lady Peace]

The real question that everyone keeps dancing around here is, who’s a better prospect, ASP or Edvinsson?

Edvinsson for sure. Love ASP but Ed is a monster. He has a higher chance of becoming a top 15 D in the league than ASP does, at least as it stands now.

 

[ricky0034]

Edvinsson is Edvinsson ASP could be anything even someone that plays over Jeff Petry

 

[Astyanax]

Edvinsson is Edvinsson ASP could be anything even someone that plays over Jeff Petry

To clarify, I'm liking this for the family reference.
I definitely think ASP is more than a petry replacement.

 

[ZDH]

Isn't he in the Allsvenskan?

Ahhhh....read it wrong lol

 

[Gniwder]

I mean obviously if you are expecting Makar 2.0 from ASP you're going to be disappointed. I don't see how that in any way gets in the way of the fact that there is a LOT to like about his game and a lot to be excited about.

And if ASP turns out as bad on D as Fox or Makar who apparently "aren't good Defensively", then I think we did ok with that pick.

You think Hughes is good defensively? LOL.

Makar is generational talent, I just hate when people start comparing a prospect to someone at that high of a level. Nobody goes around comparing Kasper or Danielson to McDavid.

If people said Ghost with better defense or Rafalski with hair, I'd have no issues. I think he needs to make further improvements to his skating for his game to translate to the NHL level, but I do like what I see so far.

 

[lomekian]

Oh no, I loved this pick on draft night at 17. My hot take was that it made up for the the Danielson pick. I was on team drvosky and never thought ASP would still be there at 17. And full disclosure I began to change my tune on Danielson that night. Never fully acknowledged who bad Brandon was/is, but that's on me.

Pretty much exactly the same here. And then as soon as i watched Danielson's highlights more I realised nearly all his teammates are very unlikely to make it to the pros

 

[Killerjas]

Sandy Pelican lowkey having one of the highest upsides for defenders of the 2023 draft

 

[raymond23]

He scored, again

 

[schuelma24]

insane