Prospect Info: 2020 NHL Draft 197th Overall Pick, Giant Swedish Goalie

[NCRanger]

Can the Rangers loan him to the Knicks if he doesn't make the team?

He's probably better at basketball than half that dumpster fire.

 

[usekakkorightquinn]

I think the Rangers are on a mission to find the next really good back up type behind Shesterkin so they can trade Georgiev for a good return. I already believe they have it in Wall but let's see how he does in the AHL.

 

[aufheben]

This is like that experiment where they had a sumo wrestler play goalie.

 

[nyr2k2]

I think the Rangers are on a mission to find the next really good back up type behind Shesterkin so they can trade Georgiev for a good return. I already believe they have it in Wall but let's see how he does in the AHL.

I mean no doubt they're looking for someone to replace Georgiev, but by the time this kid is ready (if that ever happens) Georgiev will be long gone.

 

[will1066]

"I model my game after Henrik Lundqvist and Duncan the Walrus. My style is a low butterfly. I also eat butterflies. Lots." --Hugo Ollas.

 

[cwede]

important development,
deserves a bump and some spotlight

it could be the Tyler Wall arc, all over again
(but with the Fogarty/Hughes, gap year before NCAA, as well)

 

[nyr2k2]

Our boy played for Sweden at the U20 Four Nations today. Allowed 9 goals on 38 shots.

 

[ElLeetch]

Our boy played for Sweden at the U20 Four Nations today. Allowed 9 goals on 38 shots.

fantastic news.

 

[JohnC]

Our goalie drafting post-Henrik is fun to look at

2000	5	143	Brandon Snee
2001	1	10	Dan Blackburn
2003	6	180	Chris Holt
2004	1	6	Al Montoya
2007	2	48	Antoine Lafleur
2009	5	140	Scott Stajcer
2013	6	170	Mackenzie Skapski
2014	4	118	Igor Shesterkin
2014	2	59	Brandon Halverson
2015	7	184	Adam Huska
2016	6	174	Tyler Wall
2018	2	39	Olof Lindbom
2020	7	197	Hugo Ollas
2020	4	103	Dylan Garand
2021	4	112	Talyn Boyko

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[Shadowtron]

Thank god we passed over Wallstedt what with this brick wall in our pipeline lol. Can't wait to see how the other 7 foot gorilla these idiots drafted this year does? Sigh.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Thank god we passed over Wallstedt what with this brick wall in our pipeline lol. Can't wait to see how the other 7 foot gorilla these idiots drafted this year does? Sigh.

Yes the 7th round goalie we took last year had a huge impact on passing on wallstedt lmao.

 

[Ola]

Our boy played for Sweden at the U20 Four Nations today. Allowed 9 goals on 38 shots.

nyr2k2 you have brought a lot of crappy news lately. Step it up.

 

[Kodiak]

Found some game footage...

 

[Ruggs225]

Our goalie drafting post-Henrik is fun to look at

2000	5	143	Brandon Snee
2001	1	10	Dan Blackburn
2003	6	180	Chris Holt
2004	1	6	Al Montoya
2007	2	48	Antoine Lafleur
2009	5	140	Scott Stajcer
2013	6	170	Mackenzie Skapski
2014	4	118	Igor Shesterkin
2014	2	59	Brandon Halverson
2015	7	184	Adam Huska
2016	6	174	Tyler Wall
2018	2	39	Olof Lindbom
2020	7	197	Hugo Ollas
2020	4	103	Dylan Garand
2021	4	112	Talyn Boyko

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

meh its just the natire of the position. Only 2 goalies per team, and up until recently playing time was heavily tilted towards your starter rather than the 1a/1b trend.

Many teams have just as many if not more misses than us in the same time period.

Blackburn was also well on his way to becoming a great goalie until injured. And Shesty looks to be a top goalie. So not too bad.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Thank god we passed over Wallstedt what with this brick wall in our pipeline lol. Can't wait to see how the other 7 foot gorilla these idiots drafted this year does? Sigh.

Crying over a 7th round pick

 

[dangsLITE]

tbf i feel like actually drafting your starting goalie (in this case, elite/HOF material and another with potential to be one of the top in the league) once a decade is actually quite good.. would be nice to hit on a 1b or good backup though.

 

[cwede]

this was the guy's first game in how long? yeah it sucked.
but his commitment to NCAA a game-play and conditioning arc that may suit him

 

[nyr2k2]

It will be interesting to see how it shakes out. He's one of three goalies on the roster. The presumptive starter is a sophomore who started 15 games last season. There's also the guy who was the starter two years ago before having Covid and injury issues last year. Neither of those two are very good--they won't be leaving early to turn pro--but Ollas will probably have to beat them out for starts. It possible at least for a season or two that he doesn't see many starts.

They had a Finnish kid who split time with the starter two years ago who only got a handful of games last year, and is now back in Mestis.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

this was the guy's first game in how long? yeah it sucked.
but his commitment to NCAA a game-play and conditioning arc that may suit him

Yeah, his commitment to Merrimack means we retain his rights for one additional year (assuming he stays until he graduates)

 

[Shesterkybomb]

You can't teach big

 

[Ola]

It will be interesting to see how it shakes out. He's one of three goalies on the roster. The presumptive starter is a sophomore who started 15 games last season. There's also the guy who was the starter two years ago before having Covid and injury issues last year. Neither of those two are very good--they won't be leaving early to turn pro--but Ollas will probably have to beat them out for starts. It possible at least for a season or two that he doesn't see many starts.

They had a Finnish kid who split time with the starter two years ago who only got a handful of games last year, and is now back in Mestis.

Yeah, at the same time, it sounds like he should beat out those guys ‘if he is any good’.

Saw an interview in Sweden, the organization pushes for the move to the NCAA.

Also, saw that someone above thrashed this pick for his sv%. But I mean, history isn’t short of goaltenders who was crappy or at least had crappy sv% when they were juniors.

I can certainly not thrash or vouch for this pick, haven’t seen enough of the 7th round candidates. But like, just like someone like Chara was god awful when he was 18 and could improve by building up a tremendous physic, you hope this kid can do to.

And lastly, it’s not like he is “just” big. He is pretty accomplished being at the top of his age group for a long time and so forth.

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

Crying over a 7th round pick

In fairness I think it was more a shot at not taking wallstedt. Just it was so loosely connected that it falls kinda flat

 

[jay from jersey]

In fairness I think it was more a shot at not taking wallstedt. Just it was so loosely connected that it falls kinda flat

I like taking big goalies with late picks, they always seem to take longer to get in their groove and develop right.
I think people are sleeping on Huska. He’s another big kid who has enough talent to be a solid nhl back up. I doubt he’ll ever be a full time starter. But he looked solid for us in the preseason against the Flyers not too long ago. He really came on in Hartford and helped solidify the goal tending situation there. He at least gave the team a chance to win every night, not too many stinckers.
Hartford wasn’t exactly a powerhouse last season either. I think we are going to see a vast improvement of his numbers with Hartford’s revamped defense this season. He’s going to open some eyes.
Right now, talent wise There’s still hope for him and Garand imo.
I would have absolutely taken Wallstedt when he fell as well, but over the next 4 seasons we are going to need the help at wings cheap/ELC top 9, then in goal.
There’s still 2-3 season to find a potential next starting goalie via the draft before shesty new deal enters the discussion. Hopefully Ollas can find his game in that timeframe as well

 

[nyr2k2]

I like taking big goalies with late picks, they always seem to take longer to get in their groove and develop right.
I think people are sleeping on Huska. He’s another big kid who has enough talent to be a solid nhl back up. I doubt he’ll ever be a full time starter. But he looked solid for us in the preseason against the Flyers not too long ago. He really came on in Hartford and helped solidify the goal tending situation there. He at least gave the team a chance to win every night, not too many stinckers.
Hartford wasn’t exactly a powerhouse last season either. I think we are going to see a vast improvement of his numbers with Hartford’s revamped defense this season. He’s going to open some eyes.
Right now, talent wise There’s still hope for him and Garand imo.
I would have absolutely taken Wallstedt when he fell as well, but over the next 4 seasons we are going to need the help at wings cheap/ELC top 9, then in goal.
There’s still 2-3 season to find a potential next starting goalie via the draft before shesty new deal enters the discussion. Hopefully Ollas can find his game in that timeframe as well

Húska was mediocre last year and mediocre the year before. He hasn't been consistently good since he was a sophomore in college. I've been his biggest cheerleader, but time is running out for him. If he doesn't show real progress this year (at age 24) I'd expect him to be out of the organization next year. Guys who can do what he did the past two seasons are literally a dime a dozen.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Húska was mediocre last year and mediocre the year before. He hasn't been consistently good since he was a sophomore in college. I've been his biggest cheerleader, but time is running out for him. If he doesn't show real progress this year (at age 24) I'd expect him to be out of the organization next year. Guys who can do what he did the past two seasons are literally a dime a dozen.

And replaced by Lindbom! I'm kidding haha. Garand.