C Leo Carlsson (2023, 2nd, ANA)

[BKarchitect]

Obviously Leo should be groomed to play whatever position will maximize his talents and it’s great that he is versatile but I’ll be kinda annoyed if a guy with his big frame and elite playmaking potential ends up as yet another winger at the next level. Eklund, yea fine I get it but I hope Carlsson can be the heir to Backstrom someday.

Is Stenberg a natural center? EP has both listed as centers.

 

[theslatcher]

Goal + his forecheck led Södertälje to panic and misplay into a juicy giveaway that Bromé made count, today.

One of the only Örebro players who weren't outworked 24/7. Örebro didn't look good at all today.

 

[SlafySZN]

Is there somewhere to watch his games? Or to know when he plays?

 

[theslatcher]

Is there somewhere to watch his games? Or to know when he plays?

All of Örebro's (regular season) games are listed here:

Örebro | Örebro

www.orebrohockey.se

The pre-season games though are only in the scrolling game center overview on top.

 

[Nagatoarek]

You shouldn't be taking too much from pre-season, but it's looking like Leo and Bromé will be the ones having to drag ÖHK through this season. Very little fighting spirit in this team outside of these two.

 

[theslatcher]

His assist from his last game, against Karlskoga:

 

[theslatcher]

An interview with Mathias Bromé, prior to the Skoda Hockey pre-season games(aka. Leo's last 2 games):



When asked to put together a top line for the regular season he said himself, Leino, & Leo. Safe to say Leo has left a good impression on him.

When asked about what makes Leo good he pretty much just listed everything one can list. While saying, as people in Swedish hockey often do, that the thing Leo needs now is to turn pro, and everything that entails.

 

[Nagatoarek]

I would be surprised if he had answered anyone but Leo. Leo has imo been the most impressive player during the pre-season for Örebro. Not sure if they'll try to protect him more by giving him 3rd line minutes, but I really think he's ready for the top 6.

 

[Mister Ed]

He should be inching in the top 10 for the 2023 draft, no? He has the physical tools, the smooth skating and he's getting there in the skills department.

 

[Lavar Ball]

He should be inching in the top 10 for the 2023 draft, no? He has the physical tools, the smooth skating and he's getting there in the skills department.

It's still early but at this point I'd say he is comfortably in the top ten

 

[WeThreeKings]

He should be inching in the top 10 for the 2023 draft, no? He has the physical tools, the smooth skating and he's getting there in the skills department.

I think he's more likely pushing for 2/3 by the end of the year then fighting to be in the top 10.

 

[ijif]

I think he's more likely pushing for 2/3 by the end of the year then fighting to be in the top 10.

I’d have him 3rd right now.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I’d have him 3rd right now.

The way I see Carlsson vs Fantilli, is you've probably got a safer floor projection on Fantilli, he looks guaranteed to at least be a 50-60 pt power wing in the NHL.

But the upside on Carlsson looks higher to me. Fantilli is certainly skilled but Carlssons skill package is a tier above, it's a question of consistency and applying it all at the NHL level.

Will be an interesting storyline to follow, they are both in great leagues this year too.

 

[theslatcher]

Scored another goal yesterday against HV71, where Abols centered him, & Bromé(aka. a clear cut top line). As per usual he played really well and could've had more points. Also was put on PP1.

Svenske supertalangen lockar NHL-scouter – och hyllas stort

KUMLA. Redan på en träningsmatch i Kumla börjar NHL-scouterna flockas för Leo Carlsson. Edmonton Oilers och Vancouver Canucks och var på plats för att se Örebro

www.aftonbladet.se

Oilers + Canucks scouts were there to watch him.

 

[Mrb1p]

He should be inching in the top 10 for the 2023 draft, no? He has the physical tools, the smooth skating and he's getting there in the skills department.

Hes a lock for top 5

 

[Lavar Ball]

Hes a lock for top 5

As a huge fan of Carlsson, Statements like this at this point in the draft process are just unnecessary and inaccurate

 

[Mrb1p]

As a huge fan of Carlsson, Statements like this at this point in the draft process are just unnecessary and inaccurate

Have some balls once in your life

 

[theslatcher]

Will start the SHL season the way he ended the pre-season: on the top line with Bromé and Abols.

Also, when asked what to expect this game he, tongue in cheek, said "toe drag" so consider that something to look out for.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Scores on the PP, no gifs yet

 

[montreal]

 

[theslatcher]

Early returns from moving Bromé away(to Öberg's spot) from Carlsson, & Abols looks to be good, Abols' best game so far. An assist for Carlsson on Abols' goal, and a clean breakaway from Abols to Carlsson that Lindbäck stopped, so far against Brynäs.

Örebro's defenders need to stop making so many mistakes, though.

Edit: his assist:

 

[theslatcher]

Leo Carlsson om NHL-intresset: "Får självförtroende av det"

Upp emot 20 NHL-klubbar på plats för att scouta Örebros supertalang.

hockeysverige.se

Smaller interview with Måns Karlsson.

Regarding the draft and all that jazz he says he sees it, but that it's just fun and gives him confidence. Doesn't really feel any pressure from it.

Against Brynäs there were ~20 scouts, one of which said Leo keeps getting better for each game he plays, something Leo himself doesn't really agree with. Feels the 2 games prior to the Brynäs games weren't the best.

 

[wetcoast]

Hes a lock for top 5

Bedard and Michov are locks for the top 5 after that there is some fluidity as the number of excellent elite forward prospects in this draft is simply outstanding.

Scored another goal yesterday against HV71, where Abols centered him, & Bromé(aka. a clear cut top line). As per usual he played really well and could've had more points. Also was put on PP1.

Svenske supertalangen lockar NHL-scouter – och hyllas stort

KUMLA. Redan på en träningsmatch i Kumla börjar NHL-scouterna flockas för Leo Carlsson. Edmonton Oilers och Vancouver Canucks och var på plats för att se Örebro

www.aftonbladet.se

Oilers + Canucks scouts were there to watch him.

The Canucks also have 4 players that were either drafted or in their system at one point on the team plus EP 2.0

 

[theslatcher]

SHL | SHL

www.shl.se

His assist from last night at 2:17. With Öberg back Bromé has returned to Leo's line. Abols+Bromé really need to step up.

 

[theslatcher]

Only caught the end of today, but he got an apple for a 3 game point streak:



Season low TOI at 12:10, ended as a +1, wasn't on the ice for either OT or SO. Bromé and Abols however got 20+ minutes. What they had to show for that were 0 points, 1 SOG combined and a -1, and -2 respectively(in a 3-2 SOW).