D Joel Persson - Vaxjo Lakers HC, SHL (Undrafted)

[Love]

Didn't see a thread for him so I made one. I'm hoping the Canucks sign this guy. 22 points in 25 games so far as a 23 year old defenceman. Second on the team in points after Pettersson.

Does anyone know anything about this him? Seems like a bit of an unknown but looking back his numbers have always been impressive offensively.

 

[rickardr]

Like him alot lot lot lot

Played in swedish tier 3 last season. Awesome progress

 

[M2Beezy]

Haha sign him for his name!

 

[VictorLustig]

What a story. Worked part time in a school as a teacher's assistent last year and is today one of the best D's in the SHL. Big part of Växjö's success, I see NHL upside in this player.

 

[FinPanda]

Joel Persson for those who are interested.

Stats look good.

 

[Patrik Barkov]

How is it possible to make a jump this big? Imagine if he gets a shot in the NHL next year! From tier 3 in Sweden to NHL in less than two years.

 

[EK47]

How is it possible to make a jump this big? Imagine if he gets a shot in the NHL next year! From tier 3 in Sweden to NHL in less than two years.

His vision hands and IQ are high end, but there is no way in hell he should play in the NHL next season his skating is not even remotely average, even by SHL standards. He also has a ton of strenght to add before even attempting the NHL.

 

[PuckPoise]

Says a lot about how thorough Swedish GM's are when a top-5 D-man in the country can go unnoticed for years.

 

[VictorLustig]

I think his skating is fine.

 

[EK47]

I think his skating is fine.

I don’t agree, when forced to turn and chase guys it’s been obvious that he is lacking in that aspect.

That said, the only defensemen who are more skilled than him in the SHL are Rasmus Dahlin and Adam Boqvist IMO.

 

[TorontoIslander]

Hoping the Leafs mgmt work their magic and sign this guy.

 

[CycloneSweep]

According to Ryan Rishaug, he has signed with the Oilers.

 

[XXIV97]

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Having another really good season on a Vaxjo squad that’s much weaker.

 

[SniperOnTheWing]

This guy a dark horse to maybe QB the Oilers PP at some point?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

This guy a dark horse to maybe QB the Oilers PP at some point?

Ya im curious too.. By what ive read and also what Oils need, seems like there is some serious potential for this guy to succeed big time

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

This guy a dark horse to maybe QB the Oilers PP at some point?

Ya im curious too.. By what ive read and also what Oils need, seems like there is some serious potential for this guy to succeed big time

He'll have an opportunity for sure. Defense as of now looks like this:

Nurse - Larsson
Klefbom - ______
Russell - ______

So two spots open on RD. Issue is there's also a ton of competition. Benning, Bouchard, Jones, Bear, Lagesson, and potentially even Samorukov are all looking to fill those positions too.

 

[snipes]

This guy a dark horse to maybe QB the Oilers PP at some point?

Soon as in this season? Yes.

Everything I’ve read suggests he’s got a dynamic offensive skill set