Prospect Info: At 20th Overall the Wild Select Jesper Wallstedt

[Circulartheory]

The Great Wall of St. Paul

You're all welcome.

Can't steal my nickname - Great Wall of China.

 

[HotDish]

The Great Wall of St. Paul

You're all welcome.

I swear i've heard this multiple times with Dubnyk.

must be from reddit where i've heard it. PGT: The Great Wall of St Paul Edition : wildhockey (reddit.com)

 

[Jagge11]

 

[57special]

Disturbing that the xGA chart is in Team Finland colors.

 

[BagHead]

It's cool (for us) that he appears to be outplaying Lassinantti, but it is strange that he's had "Easy Work" while Lassinantti has had "Hard Work". I wonder if the team plays differently in front of them depending on which is on the ice, or if it's a matter of Lassinantti facing harder competition.

 

[2Pair]

It's cool (for us) that he appears to be outplaying Lassinantti, but it is strange that he's had "Easy Work" while Lassinantti has had "Hard Work". I wonder if the team plays differently in front of them depending on which is on the ice, or if it's a matter of Lassinantti facing harder competition.

Rebound control

 

[Jagge11]

It's cool (for us) that he appears to be outplaying Lassinantti, but it is strange that he's had "Easy Work" while Lassinantti has had "Hard Work". I wonder if the team plays differently in front of them depending on which is on the ice, or if it's a matter of Lassinantti facing harder competition.

I think it's just coincidence because Luleå has the lowest xGA/game (2.20) and the second highest xGF% (54.7) in the SHL according to Betterthanamonkeys xG-model. So at the end of the season Lassinanttis workload will probably be less.

 

[Jagge11]

Update.

Source:
Better than a Monkey

 

[PostFriend]

It's cool (for us) that he appears to be outplaying Lassinantti, but it is strange that he's had "Easy Work" while Lassinantti has had "Hard Work". I wonder if the team plays differently in front of them depending on which is on the ice, or if it's a matter of Lassinantti facing harder competition.

Lassinantti has faced Timrå, Oskarshamn x 2, Skellefteå, Örebro, Brynäs, Malmö, Växjö, Leksand and Rögle. With that said, both goalies play against top teams and bottom teams.
Lassinantti is a small goalie with just 5’9”. He’s game plan is to work hard and be explosive. Wallstedt uses his big frame more and plays extremely energy efficiency. He’s rebound control is elite.

 

[Filip Karlsson]

Holy frick! Wallstedt's performence vs Slovakia. Insane

 

[yzerman]

Holy frick! Wallstedt's performence vs Slovakia. Insane

New updated bigger version of Henrik Lundqvist and can be even better congratulations Minnesota fans

 

[Janvonpobben]

Imagine if he played for a canadian team, we would seen 10 pages of his performance. I come here on this board and not a single minnesota fan seems to care.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Imagine if he played for a canadian team, we would seen 10 pages of his performance. I come here on this board and not a single minnesota fan seems to care.

They’re in the WJC thread.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Imagine if he played for a canadian team, we would seen 10 pages of his performance. I come here on this board and not a single minnesota fan seems to care.

He's a Minnesota prospect; we have to temper expectations.

 

[Prior]

Still yet to really have been beaten on a shot.

 

[GuerinUp]

Imagine if he played for a canadian team, we would seen 10 pages of his performance. I come here on this board and not a single minnesota fan seems to care.

minnesota invented the phrase "dont count your chickens before they hatch"

 

[57special]

New updated bigger version of Henrik Lundqvist and can be even better congratulations Minnesota fans

Is he as handsome, though?

Imagine if he played for a canadian team, we would seen 10 pages of his performance. I come here on this board and not a single minnesota fan seems to care.

It's almost like he's a prospect, who is promising, but hasn't played a game in the NHL yet.

 

[Wasted Talent]

New updated bigger version of Henrik Lundqvist and can be even better congratulations Minnesota fans

How come you drafted Cossa over Wallstedt then?

 

[yzerman]

How come you drafted Cossa over Wallstedt then?

Not a special fan of Detroit just picked this user name

Is he as handsome, though?

He is a fine lad

 

[Spurgeon]

What’s the earliest we could reasonably expect to see him here? Next season or potentially the following? Id have to think the plan is for his ELC to help them get through the final 2 seasons of the dead cap.

Team could realistically spend ~$2M on their goalie spot with a Kahkonen - Wallstedt duo, but obviously it would be a risky move with their inexperience.

 

[thestonedkoala]

What’s the earliest we could reasonably expect to see him here? Next season or potentially the following? Id have to think the plan is for his ELC to help them get through the final 2 seasons of the dead cap.

Team could realistically spend ~$2M on their goalie spot with a Kahkonen - Wallstedt duo, but obviously it would be a risky move with their inexperience.

Kahkonen needs to be re-signed this offseason. I'm guessing Kahkonen will get a mediocre offer (1 or 2 year offer), and Wallstedt will come over and play in the AHL for at least a season. And then Talbot will leave, Wallstedt will be promoted and platoon with Kahkonen.

 

[57special]

What’s the earliest we could reasonably expect to see him here? Next season or potentially the following? Id have to think the plan is for his ELC to help them get through the final 2 seasons of the dead cap.

Team could realistically spend ~$2M on their goalie spot with a Kahkonen - Wallstedt duo, but obviously it would be a risky move with their inexperience.

I would guess after next season, when Talbot's deal will be up. I, for one, hope that he doesn't get sent to the AHL.

 

[DANOZ28]

48 save shutout is impressive. when you can get a top ten pick at #20 basically jackpot.

 

[Spurgeon]

Kahkonen needs to be re-signed this offseason. I'm guessing Kahkonen will get a mediocre offer (1 or 2 year offer), and Wallstedt will come over and play in the AHL for at least a season. And then Talbot will leave, Wallstedt will be promoted and platoon with Kahkonen.

I would guess after next season, when Talbot's deal will be up. I, for one, hope that he doesn't get sent to the AHL.

I think Wallstedt - Kahkonen is likely what we'll see in 23-24, but I almost wonder if Talbot would be a good trade candidate this offseason. Sign Wallstedt to his ELC and bring him over to play with Kahk. Saves us about $2.5M for next season and we'd still have Wallstedt on an ELC for the entirety of the dead cap era. People are probably weary to rush into a duo like that, but Wallstedt is already playing in a men's league. There's a reason this kid was projected to go Top 10 and it's because he really doesn't need 2-3 years of development time.

Only would consider a move like this if the cap savings would allow us to keep both of Fiala & Dumba around for next season. Kahkonen would definitely need to start being "groomed" for more of a split-level role though.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

I think Wallstedt - Kahkonen is likely what we'll see in 23-24, but I almost wonder if Talbot would be a good trade candidate this offseason. Sign Wallstedt to his ELC and bring him over to play with Kahk. Saves us about $2.5M for next season and we'd still have Wallstedt on an ELC for the entirety of the dead cap era. People are probably weary to rush into a duo like that, but Wallstedt is already playing in a men's league. There's a reason this kid was projected to go Top 10 and it's because he really doesn't need 2-3 years of development time.

Only would consider a move like this if the cap savings would allow us to keep both of Fiala & Dumba around for next season. Kahkonen would definitely need to start being "groomed" for more of a split-level role though.

for cap reasons i understand it. i have never watched a game of Wallstedts, just highlights here and there so i wont comment on his abilities but i do question if playing him in the NHL next year is rushing his development? i see you noted he does not need 2 or 3 years so maybe it is a moot point. i can train some basic goalies at the youth level but beyond that i do not know what i should be looking for as far as developing them, i would think he maybe starts in the AHL next year and we have hammond up to start until Wallstedt just looks too good not to be splitting 40/60 or so.