C/W Elmer Söderblom - Frölunda HC, SWE JRs (2019, 159th, DET)

[TheMule93]

 

[Stony Curtis]

Rocket

That saucer pass gave me wood.

 

[newfy]

I still dont know what to think his NHL potential is, but at his age to basically be doubling the next closest guy on his team in goals in a really good league is something to look out for. Top 3 in points and by far first in goals at his age is solid development for where he was picked.

 

[Pavels Dog]

He’s a monster.

 

[Eye of Ra]

I still dont know what to think his NHL potential is, but at his age to basically be doubling the next closest guy on his team in goals in a really good league is something to look out for. Top 3 in points and by far first in goals at his age is solid development for where he was picked.

shl is not even top 5 in europe. super overated league. just look at how much sweden is struggling in wjc, wc, eht and olympics year after year.

 

[cjm502]

shl is not even top 5 in europe. super overated league. just look at how much sweden is struggling in wjc, wc, eht and olympics year after year.

I was really hoping the bolded was sarcasm, then I realized it wasn't and am very interested to see you name 5 European leagues better than the SHL.

 

[NickH8]

shl is not even top 5 in europe. super overated league. just look at how much sweden is struggling in wjc, wc, eht and olympics year after year.

Claim: SHL is not a top 5 league in Europe
Reasoning: The nation of Sweden losing in tournament play is somehow evidence of that?
Huh?

 

[Canuck Luck]

Claim: SHL is not a top 5 league in Europe
Reasoning: The nation of Sweden losing in tournament play is somehow evidence of that?
Huh?

Its like saying the NHL isnt the best league in the world because Canada and USA didnt even medal. That poster mus think the KHL and FEL are the top 2 leagues in the world. Such a laughably absurd take

 

[Phil McKraken]

shl is not even top 5 in europe. super overated league. just look at how much sweden is struggling in wjc, wc, eht and olympics year after year.

Just shut up already.

 

[Garl]

shl is not even top 5 in europe. super overated league. just look at how much sweden is struggling in wjc, wc, eht and olympics year after year.

How is the weak league producing the biggest number of NHLers? Stop spreading fake news pls

 

[SoundAndFury]

I was really hoping the bolded was sarcasm, then I realized it wasn't and am very interested to see you name 5 European leagues better than the SHL.

Well, half a year ago he was claiming the Polish league is stronger than Slovak and fast forward to today, he thinks Slovakia is a top-6 nation in the world so ya know. Dare I say those opinions might not be completely justified.

 

[Killerjas]

I still dont know what to think his NHL potential is, but at his age to basically be doubling the next closest guy on his team in goals in a really good league is something to look out for. Top 3 in points and by far first in goals at his age is solid development for where he was picked.

A good Bottom 6 guy, 3rd line kid you park infront of the net

 

[Pavels Dog]

A good Bottom 6 guy, 3rd line kid you park infront of the net

It's really selling him short to see him only as someone to park in front of the net.

 

[Killerjas]

It's really selling him short to see him only as someone to park in front of the net.

Thats not what he will do all the time, but it is definately a strength

 

[Baaaaaaaaaaaaah]

He’s basically Holmstrom, except bigger, faster, stronger, better hands, better skater, better shooter, more agile, and a longer stick.

Hopefully he has even half of Holmstom’s heart.

 

[simonedvinsson]

He’s basically Holmstrom, except bigger, faster, stronger, better hands, better skater, better shooter, more agile, and a longer stick.

Hopefully he has even half of Holmstom’s heart.

 

[Hazy Little Thing]

Not many size and weight comparisons for big forwards.

Elmer Soderblom: 6'8" 249 lbs

Tage Thompson: 6'7" 218 lbs
Brian Boyle: 6'6" 245 lbs

 

[Stony Curtis]

I guess he did Greco-Roman wrestling with his brother Arvid when he was younger. He said it helped with his coordination and motor skills. I learned a long time ago that nobody can mess you up quite like a wrestler can. They'll hurt you lol.

 

[Pavels Dog]

He’s basically Holmstrom, except bigger, faster, stronger, better hands, better skater, better shooter, more agile, and a longer stick.

Hopefully he has even half of Holmstom’s heart.

I don't see the comparison tbh. Homer was elite at the net-front position. Söderblom isn't bad.. but he's nowhere near that caliber. On the other hand, Söderblom's shot has become an absolute weapon at the SHL level and looks consistently dangerous, which is why Frölunda uses him as the primary shooter on the PP.

Söderblom's closer comparable is Franzen or Mantha tbh. Big men with skill and great shots.

 

[LarKing]

If he can become a a ~50 point second liner and PP weapon it’s a home run pick. We’ve absolutely killed it with the SHL recently.

 

[steafo]

Not many size and weight comparisons for big forwards.

Elmer Soderblom: 6'8" 249 lbs

Tage Thompson: 6'7" 218 lbs
Brian Boyle: 6'6" 245 lbs

I would be over the moon if he develops into what Tage Thompson has become this year.

 

[newfy]

If he can become a a ~50 point second liner and PP weapon it’s a home run pick. We’ve absolutely killed it with the SHL recently.

Honestly, if he spends any noticeble amount of time in the NHL its a homerun for where he was picked. The fact that at his age, its looking possible that hes a 50 point guy is a grand slam

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

I guess he did Greco-Roman wrestling with his brother Arvid when he was younger. He said it helped with his coordination and motor skills. I learned a long time ago that nobody can mess you up quite like a wrestler can. They'll hurt you lol.

Ah that's neat, thanks for sharing. In an age where kids hyper-specialize in sports pretty early, I always like to hear about guys who have a more unique sporting background.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I don't see the comparison tbh. Homer was elite at the net-front position. Söderblom isn't bad.. but he's nowhere near that caliber. On the other hand, Söderblom's shot has become an absolute weapon at the SHL level and looks consistently dangerous, which is why Frölunda uses him as the primary shooter on the PP.

Söderblom's closer comparable is Franzen or Mantha tbh. Big men with skill and great shots.

I've been saying it for a while now, but his game makes me think of this guy. Only much bigger.

Fredrik Modin - Wikipedia

 

[raymond23]

Unicorn prospect