Prospect Info: Adam Edström, C, 6th round, 161st overall, 2019

[NYSPORTS]

“Again, it’s two days worth of scrimmages, but center Adam Edstrom (6-6, 209), the sixth-rounder from last weekend’s draft, seems to move well for a gigantic man, and seems to have the puck on his stick a lot.”

Artemi Panarin's decision will sway the Rangers' direction

Young Brian Boyle type. Joel Otto? I’d like to see how aggressive he is against opponents as the scrimmages were pretty tame. He’s moves well and has significant size.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Good at the pipes eh?

Good at singing?
Good at skateboarding or surfing?
Good at pipe organ?
Good at smoking?
Good at using pipes as percussion a la Blue Man Group?

JR Smith

 

[Ola]

Very cool, @Ola.

It’s very common in Swedish that you refer to skates as pipes, didn’t even think about it when I saw the google translate.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

 

[egelband]

Young Brian Boyle type. Joel Otto? I’d like to see how aggressive he is against opponents as the scrimmages were pretty tame. He’s moves well and has significant size.

Joel Otto was a borderline all-star. He happened to be in a conference with some generational centers, so he got overshadowed. But if Edstrom turns into Otto we're insanely lucky. That would be an epic home run as a sixth rounder.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Young Brian Boyle type. Joel Otto? I’d like to see how aggressive he is against opponents as the scrimmages were pretty tame. He’s moves well and has significant size.

 

[bobbop]

Joel Otto was a borderline all-star. He happened to be in a conference with some generational centers, so he got overshadowed. But if Edstrom turns into Otto we're insanely lucky. That would be an epic home run as a sixth rounder.

Otto-Messier matchups were epic. If Edstrom turns out to be 80% of the player Otto was, that would be great.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

 

[eco's bones]

He's a big strong guy and he'll help himself by using his size and strength. When you look at him and Reuschoff and Gettinger--they're not going to be top 6 forwards but that doesn't mean they can't carve out NHL careers. Finding a way to maximize the assets they do have can make all the difference in how far they go.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Not sure how many people care about updates on a 6th round pick , but I spoke to Edström today and asked him about his LBI. He's fully healed and should be ready to go for the season opener.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Not sure how many people care about updates on a 6th round pick , but I spoke to Edström today and asked him about his LBI. He's fully healed and should be ready to go for the season opener.

*raises hand*

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

*raises hand*

I think this kid is a dark horse to earn an ELC. Playing a full season in the SHL was unexpected. That's a great sign. If he can work on his finishing a bit, he can be a great bottom-6 guy.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Not sure how many people care about updates on a 6th round pick , but I spoke to Edström today and asked him about his LBI. He's fully healed and should be ready to go for the season opener.

Seen the thread was bumped, and I was like, "Oh, AK must have been talking to the kid" lol

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Seen the thread was bumped, and I was like, "Oh, AK must have been talking to the kid" lol

Is that what it has come to?

 

[Leetch3]

Is that what it has come to?

its not coming. its arrived and passed that point LOL

 

[Harbour Dog]

Is that what it has come to?

Wherever we've arrived is fine by me! Your prospect updates are the most unique source of information that we get on here, and they are very appreciated!

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Wherever we've arrived is fine by me! Your prospect updates are the most unique source of information that we get on here, and they are very appreciated!

Happy to hear. I'm publishing my last Quarantine interview this week. Zac Jones to wrap it all up

 

[kovazub94]

I think this kid is a dark horse to earn an ELC. Playing a full season in the SHL was unexpected. That's a great sign. If he can work on his finishing a bit, he can be a great bottom-6 guy.

Agree. From the stats perspective I was mostly looking at the trend / fluctuations in minutes of ice time.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Agree. From the stats perspective I was mostly looking at the trend / fluctuations in minutes of ice time.

Yeah, he even got significant time on the 3rd line. He definitely exceeded my expectations

 

[Chytilmania]

He's a big strong guy and he'll help himself by using his size and strength. When you look at him and Reuschoff and Gettinger--they're not going to be top 6 forwards but that doesn't mean they can't carve out NHL careers. Finding a way to maximize the assets they do have can make all the difference in how far they go.

These are the types we need to add to the lineup. And the bonus is if we can turn a 6th rounder into a bottom 6 player then we can afford to take more swings in the first or trade away picks for roster players.

 

[nyr2k2]

He had the year I was hoping Aaltonen would have--not only surprisingly forcing his way onto an SHL roster, but staying in the lineup and even moving up as the year went on. Gigantic, solid skater, good shot, not a mauler but really strong and tough, and can play anywhere up front. Hopefully he can show progress over the next couple years then come over and be a real presence in the bottom six.

 

[JCProdigy]

Seen the thread was bumped, and I was like, "Oh, AK must have been talking to the kid" lol

you forgot an "s" in there...but seriously thanks for updates AK. It's appreciated.

 

[RangersFan1994]

These are the types we need to add to the lineup. And the bonus is if we can turn a 6th rounder into a bottom 6 player then we can afford to take more swings in the first or trade away picks for roster players.

They did with Jesper Fast

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

you forgot an "s" in there...but seriously thanks for updates AK. It's appreciated.

Might as well use those connections to get some proper updates, right?

 

[Hunter Gathers]

He had the year I was hoping Aaltonen would have--not only surprisingly forcing his way onto an SHL roster, but staying in the lineup and even moving up as the year went on. Gigantic, solid skater, good shot, not a mauler but really strong and tough, and can play anywhere up front. Hopefully he can show progress over the next couple years then come over and be a real presence in the bottom six.

If they somehow both pan out, imagine a bottom six with both Edstrom and Austin Rueschhoff?