Prospect Info: 2018 NHL Draft / Pick #28 - Nils Lundkvist (D)

[Sarge13]

So for anyone watching Nils, is he top 4 quality? I see he's in good company regarding points for under 18 year olds, which is cool and all. Do we think he can translate to NHL?

Yes, and I'd keep him on the same schedule we did with Brady Skjei, and that would put him in Hartford At 20 or 21 years old then hopefully move to the big club year or two after that.

 

[Ola]

Nils had to leave the game today due to injury, hopefully nothing serious, but he went hard into the boards...

 

[duhmetreE]

What's his trajectory? 1-2 years?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

What's his trajectory? 1-2 years?

I'd say 2-3 years. He's only 18

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Nils had to leave the game today due to injury, hopefully nothing serious, but he went hard into the boards...

I think they might keep him out for the remainder of the game. They play the worst team in the league, and have not much to play for, really

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

Haha I’d be curious if we both didn’t look exactly like my Dad lol

So then how tall's your uncle?

 

[Jagge11]

Nils Lundkvist out for the remainder of the season, will hopefully be back when the playoff starts.

 

[RGY]

Nils Lundkvist out for the remainder of the season, will hopefully be back when the playoff starts.

How bad is it??

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Nils Lundkvist out for the remainder of the season, will hopefully be back when the playoff starts.

Do you have a source?

 

[Jagge11]

Do you have a source?

Quote from the local news
"Now Luleå's sports director Stefan "Skuggan" Nilsson tells about the situation:
- As it looks now, it is a ligament injury in the ankle and he will not be able to play anything more in the regular series.
We will receive additional information at the end of the week, ”he says.
The hope is that he is back when the playoffs start?
- Yes, we hope."

source:
https://www.nsd.se/sport/100-hockey/besked-om-luleabackens-skada-nm5045156.aspx

 

[nyr2k2]

Quote from the local news
"Now Luleå's sports director Stefan "Skuggan" Nilsson tells about the situation:
- As it looks now, it is a ligament injury in the ankle and he will not be able to play anything more in the regular series.
We will receive additional information at the end of the week, ”he says.
The hope is that he is back when the playoffs start?
- Yes, we hope."

source:
https://www.nsd.se/sport/100-hockey/besked-om-luleabackens-skada-nm5045156.aspx

Thanks for the info. Bummer.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I just got an email from the guy in the organization saying he likely won't play this Saturday

 

[Joey Bones]

Damn, ligament inuries are the worst....

I broke my fibula and tore the ligament in my leg a little over 6 months ago. Everything is healed (after a plate, a pin, 6 screws and a ton of PT) but I'm still trying to stretch and walk the way I used to. Not an easy injury. The swelling in the ankle will take up to a year....

Really bad news if it's a tear....

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Damn, ligament inuries are the worst....

I broke my fibula and tore the ligament in my leg a little over 6 months ago. Everything is healed (after a plate, a pin, 6 screws and a ton of PT) but I'm still trying to stretch and walk the way I used to. Not an easy injury. The swelling in the ankle will take up to a year....

Really bad news if it's a tear....

Well, based on the fact that he should be ready for the playoffs, I’m guessing it’s a sprain rather than a tear. At least I hope that’s the case.

 

[nyr2k2]

Yeah, I mean a sprained ankle is literally a ligament injury to your ankle. It can be days or weeks, depending on wear it is and how severe things got bent. So this could just be a simple ankle sprain. Or a bad one. But still, don't freak out over "ligament," because it could really not be anything remotely severe.

 

[Ola]

I saw him go down, exactly the KAndre play. But Nils went in more with the foot than the leg.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Ugh.

 

[bl02]

I saw him go down, exactly the KAndre play. But Nils went in more with the foot than the leg.

Great all our young dmen who are having standout years first K'Andre, now Nils who's slamming into the boards legs first next? Rykov?

 

[Ola]

Skuggan (the ‘Shadow’, greatest nickname in hockey, loved him when he played, center that couldn’t skate, scored like 3 goals and 45 assist in 50 games a season, always had a huuuge load of Swedish tobacco under his upper lip) sounded optimistic.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Guess who is on his way to Luleå?

<<<< THIS GUY!

I know Nils is injured but there is a possibility he's at the game and I'm going to try and find him!

 

[haveandare]

Guess who is on his way to Luleå?

<<<< THIS GUY!

I know Nils is injured but there is a possibility he's at the game and I'm going to try and find him!

Haha, good luck and enjoy! You're living the dream getting to see all these games in person.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Haha, good luck and enjoy! You're living the dream getting to see all these games in person.

And then the Rangers game in Calgary next week. Busy month for me

 

[haveandare]

And then the Rangers game in Calgary next week. Busy month for me

I'd say you should know how lucky you are to be able to do all of this but you seem to be very aware.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I'd say you should know how lucky you are to be able to do all of this but you seem to be very aware.

Oh, I am. And I'm thankful for being in this position. My current job makes this all possible. The last. 2 years have been absolutely amazing

 

[haveandare]

Oh, I am. And I'm thankful for being in this position. My current job makes this all possible. The last. 2 years have been absolutely amazing

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