Player Discussion Emil Heineman

[tazsub3]

Yeah he got speed, that's why Gorton and Hughes target him. Fit perflecty on the new mentality.

He is a crash the net type scorer and some analyst on tab said his downfall is he don’t create his own plays , well ain’t that what Suzuki need on his wing ?

 

[vokiel]

Are you sure he’d be eligible to play in the AHL? I thought that if a SHL player is not drafted in the 1st round, they can only play the NHL or the SHL.

Can't they just buy him out of it?

This league just looks ideal for Drouin.. Lets loan him in return for Heinemann playing in the AHL

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Are you sure he’d be eligible to play in the AHL? I thought that if a SHL player is not drafted in the 1st round, they can only play the NHL or the SHL.

Heineman, Lundqvist och Åman förlänger
After verification, his contract with Leksands is valid till 24-25 , so the AHL wouldn't be an option, unless he has an out clause . Somebody would need to confirm whether he has a clause or not.

 

[yianik]

Eric Leblanc of RDS spoke with a scout who said we should temper our expectations. And that he sees him as a 3rd or 4th line winger in the NHL.

Oh yeah, guessing it was TT.

 

[Schwang]

Oh yeah, guessing it was TT.

As long as he's a GOOD 3rd or 4th liner who's not in and out of the lineup then I'm fine with him.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Seems to be a much superior prospect compared to Tuch and Mysak. Not sure why we are not more excited about him.

If he is the same tier of Jesse Ylonen level of prospect, that's pretty good. I really like Ylonen.

 

[Sorinth]

Eric Leblanc of RDS spoke with a scout who said we should temper our expectations. And that he sees him as a 3rd or 4th line winger in the NHL.

I mean he's a 2nd round pick so yeah expectations shouldn't be all that high, but he certainly has potential to be a top-6 player it's all down to whether he can continue to improve year to year. People should in general temper their expectations, but at the same time there's good reason to be excited about him.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Oh he won’t undervalue . In fact in the off-season you will see many hires to help their développement and especially develop their skills

Your confidence is great but let's see what happens. It happens more often than not that new GMs undervalue the youth they inherit.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I mean he's a 2nd round pick so yeah expectations shouldn't be all that high, but he certainly has potential to be a top-6 player it's all down to whether he can continue to improve year to year. People should in general temper their expectations, but at the same time there's good reason to be excited about him.

Definitely.

 

[Runner77]

I keep seeing posts about how Heineman getting traded twice infers a negative aspect. It’s all the contrary:

 

[bopeep]

I see Emil as evolving into the type of player / prospect all Habs fans wanted to see Jacob Olofsson to become...

 

[KevSkillz4]

I like that comparison too.

This guy got top 6 potential, for sure.

 

[salbutera]

I see Emil as evolving into the type of player / prospect all Habs fans wanted to see Jacob Olofsson to become...

Bigger body Lekhonen replacement

 

[1909]

Bigger body Lekhonen replacement

Hopefully Armia's replacement.

 

[Miller Time]

I keep seeing posts about how Heineman getting traded twice infers a negative aspect. It’s all the contrary:

Hughes gets profesional athletes SOOOOOO much better than MB did. It's hilarious, since one actually lived the experience, whereas the other has only worked in the periphery... good reminder that just because someone has a certain experience, doesn't mean they actually understand it! (especially when it comes to former athletes...)

 

[PavelBrendl]

I think he's a pretty underrated prospect. 11th in points per game all-time in the Swedish Jr league, and 2nd in goals per game after Kopitar.

He's got speed and hits like a truck, very strong on both the forecheck and backcheck. Very much an NHL-style game. Reminds me a lot of Podkolzin in that he's got skill, but also plays with that pitbull-type of engine and grit. Might not have a super high offensive ceiling, but a very valuable/fan favourite type of player.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Hughes gets profesional athletes SOOOOOO much better than MB did. It's hilarious, since one actually lived the experience, whereas the other has only worked in the periphery... good reminder that just because someone has a certain experience, doesn't mean they actually understand it! (especially when it comes to former athletes...)

It's one of the advantages of being a former agent . Hughes does bring a different perspective .

 

[Talent Analyst]

From his stats, comments from his DG in Sweden (interview in english) (Entretien avec Thomas Johansson), style of play and highlight I've seen, he reminds me of a bigger Lehkonen with a better shot. Can't wait to see him in Montreal in two years.

 

[Hins77]

What is nice with his highlight. He seems to be a guy who works hard on corner to get the puck and get points. It could translate well in the NHL. In comparison, sometimes those european skater, you watch their highlight and they are producing withtout really pressure or opponent around them cause they are just fast, rink is bigger and dangle well. In the nhl. They lose this time and space….

 

[Adam Michaels]

91.9 Sports FM spoke with Leksands GM. He says that he's a good skater and has a great shot. He reminds him of Viktor Arvidsson, versatile.

Bexell spoke with his coach after the trade and he compared Heineman's shot to Olofsson from the Sabres.

 

[BLONG7]

some nice praise of this kid.............glad he was part of the deal.

 

[Archijerej]

I watched him on many videos. I get a Pacioretty vibe when I watch him. Good frame, very powerful skater in straight line, great shot, able to score goals, but not a passer. Calm down. I am not saying he will be the next Pacioretty, all I say is that I see similarities.

Then why on earth even bring up this name? Why not compare him to Adrian Kempe, Carl Hagelin, or Zach Hyman?

 

[Treb]

Then why on earth even bring up this name? Why not compare him to Adrian Kempe, Carl Hagelin, or Zach Hyman?

Because none of them played for the Habs so people are less familiar?

 

[Archijerej]

Maybe Zach Hyman is a decent comp.

It's probably the best we can hope for and would be absolutely fantastic if he approached that level.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Not sure why so many are questioning his ability to play top 6. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having strong 3rd line players especially with size, speed and grit. Those guys are hard to play against and can eat valuable minutes versus top lines. Especially in the playoffs. I love having players like Heineman and Tuch who fit this mould in the system.

We need to hit on our 1st round picks to get stronger players for the top two lines.