Prospect Info: 2019 #11 - Victor Soderstrom, D

[hbk]

So whats the deal with Soderstrom whats holding him back from being an NHL regular?

A trade to create space.

 

[brakeyawself]

A trade to create space.

They might end up trading Soderstrom at this rate. Chych is prob their best player. he's worth multiple 1sts but I'm not sure if anyone would be willing to pay that. Supposedly he's out now because of some trade interest, but I have my doubts.

Why do players sign contracts of this length if they are going to be eyeing a trade a few years later? Honestly, I hope Chych stays with the Coyotes for life. It's what they both deserve.

 

[hbk]

They might end up trading Soderstrom at this rate. Chych is prob their best player. he's worth multiple 1sts but I'm not sure if anyone would be willing to pay that. Supposedly he's out now because of some trade interest, but I have my doubts.

Why do players sign contracts of this length if they are going to be eyeing a trade a few years later? Honestly, I hope Chych stays with the Coyotes for life. It's what they both deserve.

Why do some employers hire people only to lay them off weeks or months later? It’s sports but it’s business and it’s cutthroat at times.

 

[GhostofYotesFan47]

They might end up trading Soderstrom at this rate. Chych is prob their best player. he's worth multiple 1sts but I'm not sure if anyone would be willing to pay that. Supposedly he's out now because of some trade interest, but I have my doubts.

Why do players sign contracts of this length if they are going to be eyeing a trade a few years later? Honestly, I hope Chych stays with the Coyotes for life. It's what they both deserve.

His contract runs him to his first year of UFA, instead of a shorter deal leaving him a RFA... Meaning he has little control. He could make a stink, but he's showing professionalism.

Also, it's rumored that BA approached Chychrun about the rebuild, and asked if he wanted to stay or go. Chych apparently said go, but it seems to all be under good terms with no hard sell date.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Wanted to say that Soderstrom hasn't looked bad in his call up...he's a good puck mover, still needs to add strength in order to become better...but he should stay in the lineup.

I don't see elite elusiveness like Ghost
I don't see elite shot like Chychrun
I don't see elite IQ like Keller
I don't see elite skating like Chychrun

For future reference, if we're picking inside the top 15, make sure the kid is "elite" in at least 2 categories

 

[Grimes]

Wanted to say that Soderstrom hasn't looked bad in his call up...he's a good puck mover, still needs to add strength in order to become better...but he should stay in the lineup.

I don't see elite elusiveness like Ghost
I don't see elite shot like Chychrun
I don't see elite IQ like Keller
I don't see elite skating like Chychrun

For future reference, if we're picking inside the top 15, make sure the kid is "elite" in at least 2 categories

Agreed, I still remember that game vs Vegas two seasons ago where he did show elite elusiveness, he flashed top IQ and was super silky smooth with his skating. I think I've only seen that one other time vs a very disinterested SJ.

Out of the two controversial picks I think Hayton is really starting to shine, but hopefully with give Soderstrom a nice long look. It took Valimaki at least a month to look really comfortable.

 

[SniperHF]

Wanted to say that Soderstrom hasn't looked bad in his call up...he's a good puck mover, still needs to add strength in order to become better...but he should stay in the lineup.

I don't see elite elusiveness like Ghost
I don't see elite shot like Chychrun
I don't see elite IQ like Keller
I don't see elite skating like Chychrun

For future reference, if we're picking inside the top 15, make sure the kid is "elite" in at least 2 categories

He's the Hayton pick re-racked as a defenseman

 

[MIGs Dog]

It took Valimaki at least a month to look really comfortable.

Yep, and Valimaki is 24, Soda is only 21. We got time.

 

[rt]

He's the Hayton pick re-racked as a defenseman

True. Chayka had a type. Average vanilla.

 

[TheLegend]

True. Chayka had a type. Average vanilla.

But it was a premium vanilla.

 

[RABBIT]

Would a ceiling of Ekholm be reasonable in a best case scenario situation?

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

Would a ceiling of Ekholm be reasonable in a best case scenario situation?

At this point I hope he can just end up as good as moser and valimaki

 

[rt]

Would a ceiling of Ekholm be reasonable in a best case scenario situation?

Nah. He’s like 5’11 isn’t he? Smooth but unspectacular? Suchy maybe?

 

[SniperHF]

Nah. He’s like 5’11 isn’t he? Smooth but unspectacular? Suchy maybe?

My gut says at this point he's a shorter Olli Juolevi with better tools (skating, hands, etc) so he's always passable enough on an NHL bottom pairing but never does what he was supposed to.

 

[RABBIT]

Nah. He’s like 5’11 isn’t he? Smooth but unspectacular? Suchy maybe?

 

[SniperHF]

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I thought of him too, but man I think that's a very positive salvage outcome if he ends up good enough to crack 400 GP. Okay puck mover can play 2nd pair on a bad team and not look out of place.

(I'm very down on Soderstrom if you can't tell lol)

 

[lanky]

You guys are in for a pleasant surprise.

 

[Grimes]

You guys are in for a pleasant surprise.

As in you think he will be good or something is about to happen?!

 

[RABBIT]

I thought of him too, but man I think that's a very positive salvage outcome if he ends up good enough to crack 400 GP. Okay puck mover can play 2nd pair on a bad team and not look out of place.

(I'm very down on Soderstrom if you can't tell lol)

100% - Schlemko was actually decent. He was a good puck mover and pretty dependable at times.

I haven’t given up on Soderstrom by any means, it’s still early, but it definitely felt like an odd choice for a trade up. Hoping he gets a full season under his belt before I go too nuts with his projections.

 

[Schemp]

I felt that drafting Soderstrom was to appease OEL.

 

[Freddy Sjostrom]

I felt that drafting Soderstrom was to appease OEL.

Or signing OEL’s brother.

 

[rt]

100% - Schlemko was actually decent. He was a good puck mover and pretty dependable at times.

I haven’t given up on Soderstrom by any means, it’s still early, but it definitely felt like an odd choice for a trade up. Hoping he gets a full season under his belt before I go too nuts with his projections.

Schlemkos only issue here was his propensity for blunders. He rarely made small mistakes or repeated mistake but was prone to the occasional major blunder. Costly.

Or signing OEL’s brother.

Not sure I’ll ever recover from his name being “Kevin”.

 

[Heldig]

Wanted to say that Soderstrom hasn't looked bad in his call up...he's a good puck mover, still needs to add strength in order to become better...but he should stay in the lineup.

I don't see elite elusiveness like Ghost
I don't see elite shot like Chychrun
I don't see elite IQ like Keller
I don't see elite skating like Chychrun

For future reference, if we're picking inside the top 15, make sure the kid is "elite" in at least 2 categories

Should have been Caulfield :0

 

[Mosby]

Friendly reminder that he's only 21. We should have nothing but patience give where we are rebuild wise.

 

[SirSamofHouseBennett]

So how has he looked since his call up?