Prospect Info: 17OA: Axel Sandin Pellikka

[Gniwder]

And that's why Red Wings ain't going to rush him and let's not forget that Yzerman said that SHL is best developmental league in the world. Plu Kronwall will be helping him, he's in good hands.

Off-season is the time to bulk up, then there's less ice practices. When did Veleno and Raymond bulk up? During the off-season.

I don't think he's gonna have much to prove in the SHL next season.

His path to the NHL will depend highly on if Ghost re-signs or not. If he doesn't then ASP gets fast tracked. If Ghost only signs for one year again, I'll bet that ASP winds up in the AHL next season.

 

[ShanahanMan]

I’m so close to pulling the trigger on a jersey.

 

[Snuggs]

I didn't like it, but this kid looks like a solid pick.

Just stat tracking mostly and watching "highlights" so only a so-so picture of him but everything is pointing upwards. Be interesting to see if he pushes for a role as early as next year.

 

[Oddbob]

And that's why Red Wings ain't going to rush him and let's not forget that Yzerman said that SHL is best developmental league in the world. Plu Kronwall will be helping him, he's in good hands.

Off-season is the time to bulk up, then there's less ice practices. When did Veleno and Raymond bulk up? During the off-season.

Seider played one year there and was gone. If a player is ready they will leave. Where do you get this thing of Steve having guys long term in Sweden from? Only Swedish kids would spend time there if they aren't ready. ASP is likely GR bound unless he physically isn't ready for NA next season.

 

[Pavels Dog]

I didn't like it, but this kid looks like a solid pick.

Just stat tracking mostly and watching "highlights" so only a so-so picture of him but everything is pointing upwards. Be interesting to see if he pushes for a role as early as next year.

I highly doubt he's ready to face NHL forechecks next year. Could he play on the powerplay and bring offensive value? Easily. It's going to be the defensive play at 5-on-5 that dictates when he's ready.

 

[Henkka]

Red Wings defence projections:

Seider --> Seider, long-time Red Wings Norris defenceman.

Walman --> Walman (extended for 3 years, prospect replacing him could be Wallinder on later years, 5 years from here)

Chiarot --> Edvinsson (at some point Chiarot is gone, and Ed will take his 3rd highest ice-time)

Gostisbehere --> think Ghost is the guy who currently plays the "all-offenisve" Pellikka role. Could believe Ghost will be extended short-term, for 2-3 years, and that wil build a timeline for Sandin Pellikka.

Holl --> Holl. Think Holl would be small-role experienced RD vet for a long time.

Määttä --> probably traded, and Wallinder will take his spot.

Petry --> retired after 2 seasons. Maybe Tuomisto can challenge him as 7th D.

 

[Oddbob]

Red Wings defence projections:

Seider --> Seider, long-time Red Wings
Walman --> Walman (extended for 3 years, prospect replacing him could be Wallinder)
Chiarot --> Edvinsson (at some point Chiarot is gone, and Ed will take his 3rd highest ice-time)
Gostisbehere --> think Ghost is the guy who currently plays the "all-offenisve" Pellikka role. Could believe Ghost will be extended short-term, for 2-3 years, and that wil build a timeline for Sandin Pellikka.
Holl --> Holl. Think Holl would be small-role RD for a long time.
Määttä --> probably traded, and Wallinder will take his spot.
Petry --> retired after 2 seasons. Maybe Tuomisto can challenge him as 7th D.

Holl is already one of our seven D with the most healthy scratches, I don't think he will be here after his deal is up. The only one he gets more ice time than is Maatta and Maatta still gets dressed ahead of him most of the time other than the first 2 games this season. I think Maatta only plays less, because there must be stamina related issues/or something from pneumonia last year as his ice time went way down. Even with that, he has more games than Holl. Petry has been really bad and he still plays as many as Holl and gets more ice time.

That said, Lalonde seems to love D we hate.

 

[SantosHalper]

I don't think he's gonna have much to prove in the SHL next season.

His path to the NHL will depend highly on if Ghost re-signs or not. If he doesn't then ASP gets fast tracked. If Ghost only signs for one year again, I'll bet that ASP winds up in the AHL next season.

He turns 19 in March, he is not that ready. There is still work to be done with his skating and defensive game. 1 more year working with Kronwall, will do wonders. Detroit doesn't fast track prospects, if Ghost doesn't re-sign Yzerman finds someone else.

Seider played one year there and was gone. If a player is ready they will leave. Where do you get this thing of Steve having guys long term in Sweden from? Only Swedish kids would spend time there if they aren't ready. ASP is likely GR bound unless he physically isn't ready for NA next season.

Seider played 1 year DEL and 1 in AHL before he went to SHL and that was only because of covid. Seider is complete different kind of animal.

Last time i checked ASP is a swedish kid(with some finnish blood), Wallinder and Johansson played 3 seasons in Sweden after they were drafted. Edvinsson made the jump to NA after the D+1 year, but Edvinsson was physically and defensively more readier.

At the U18 Worlds Yzerman said that kids will play in Europe, juniors or college until they are physically and mentally ready to play in NHL/AHL and more likely Yzerman meant latter one.

 

[RedWingzz]

I didn't like it, but this kid looks like a solid pick.

Just stat tracking mostly and watching "highlights" so only a so-so picture of him but everything is pointing upwards. Be interesting to see if he pushes for a role as early as next year.

solid pick?

He looks like a gem that should have been picked in the top 10. I know he's not the biggest, and has work to do defensively, but man am I ever excited to watch this guy on the PP for years.

 

[Konnan511]

I think people forget he was #1 in the bench press and #7 on Vo2 Max test. He may not be tall, but the dude is a physical specimen.

 

[raymond23]

I think people forget he was #1 in the bench press and #7 on Vo2 Max test. He may not be tall, but the dude is a physical specimen.

Your avatar makes me sad

 

[Konnan511]

Your avatar makes me sad

I just try to remember he's in a better place now. Helps bring a little smile to my face knowing that.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I just try to remember he's in a better place now. Helps bring a little smile to my face knowing that.

He went to a farm in upstate New York?

 

[Air Budd Dwyer]

He went to a farm in upstate New York?

He was Shanghaied to a nitwit school upstate. You ever heard of a nitwit school?!

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Yeah hopefully ASP is good so Konnan can get a new avatar!

 

[Konnan511]

Yeah hopefully ASP is good so Konnan can get a new avatar!

We shall see...

He went to a farm in upstate New York?

Vancouver, but essentially the same thing.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

We shall see...


Vancouver, but essentially the same thing.

It’s a good situation for him there.

Now change your avatar.

 

[Konnan511]

It’s a good situation for him there.

Now change your avatar.

Done.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Done.

That’s amazing. Which site is that generator from?

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Amazing.

 

[Frk It]

Done.

Almost makes up for the Corey Perry shit… almost.

 

[Konnan511]

Almost makes up for the Corey Perry shit… almost.

Huh?

 

[Frk It]

Huh?

That sweet avatar almost makes up for suggesting we should sign Perry.

 

[Konnan511]

That sweet avatar almost makes up for suggesting we should sign Perry.

Oh God, I don't actually think we should, unless we want to go full House of Villains.

 

[FabricDetails]

That sweet avatar almost makes up for suggesting we should sign Perry.

I'm just glad "Holtz Holtz Baby" is done with @Konnan511.