F Melvin Fernström - Örebro, SHL (2024, 93rd, VAN, traded to PIT)

[austin63867]

Been looking at Fernström for a while and since there's been some recent U17 footage of him, he's someone I can come away impressed with since before.

He has a great shot and a very good frame, he's a decent two-way forward with good skating and vision. Hard to get a read off of his weaknesses but from what I was able to see from highlights, he's a great, High-IQ player who could go high in a 2024 Draft already filled with potential Swedish talent.

Melvin Fernström - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Melvin Fernström, 2006-02-28 Bålsta, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the SHL with Örebro HK. Complete player biography and stats.

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[GoBoltz56]

 

[Frk It]

Orebro is compiling a pretty impressive group of young players.

 

[Predatore]

Orebro is compiling a pretty impressive group of young players.

Looks like they are becoming the new Frölunda. A new junior hockey dynasty in Sweden. Attracting lots of talent.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Lavar Ball]

He has an edge to his game that I like. A bit of a pest

 

[Predatore]

He has an edge to his game that I like. A bit of a pest

Exactly my thought while watching him at the U17. Likes to get involved in those heated situations.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

He has an edge to his game that I like. A bit of a pest

That’s one way to put it - complains more than an eight-teen year old Crosby.

 

[cNLearn]

He´s on fire in the J20 right now

 

[hockeyprospects9]

I mean, he’s only two games in

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Strong start in J20 Nationell, he was good in Ivan Hlinka also.

 

[VictorLustig]

Better prospect than his teammate Zetterberg.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Better prospect than his teammate Zetterberg.

Not close either, IMO.

 

[cNLearn]

He´s putting up some real numbers right now, will be intresting to see if he will be called up soon.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

He´s putting up some real numbers right now, will be intresting to see if he will be called up soon.

Called up to the SHL? Not likely if you’re asking me, atleast not for some time, unless there are a lot of injuries. (Not counting 13th F with 3 shifts the whole game)

 

[chi1999]

Heard he may be considering NCAA. Does he look like a top 2 round player? Haven’t been able to see any J20 games yet

 

[hockeyprospects9]

If I were to place him as of now, I’d say he goes somewhere between round 3-5. Although, that’s just where I’d consider selecting him.

 

[cNLearn]

imo i would say high second rounder. he might be a first rounder, if he continues to be this point productive i would say 1-2 round.

 

[LeProspector]

imo i would say high second rounder. he might be a first rounder, if he continues to be this point productive i would say 1-2 round.

Every single post of yours has been about this player, what skin in the game do you have?

 

[cNLearn]

Every single post of yours has been about this player, what skin in the game do you have?

hmm 3-4 comments about a kid that did a good performance in Hlinka and point leader j20 nationell of all 2024 swedish prospects, weird that I have some comments about that kid?

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Did he get any ice?

 

[theslatcher]

Did he get any ice?

No, only got to ride the pine.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

How is he playing and what draft range is likely?

 

[austin63867]

How is he playing and what draft range is likely?

His game is really maturing and he's become a much stronger team player recently, as well as earning some minimal SHL minutes. I like how much more aware he's become in the defensive end as well. Would guess he goes somewhere around Round 2, maybe a chance to sneak in the 30-35 range if he has a big end to the year.

 

[austin63867]

His game is really maturing and he's become a much stronger team player recently, as well as earning some minimal SHL minutes. I like how much more aware he's become in the defensive end as well. Would guess he goes somewhere around Round 2, maybe a chance to sneak in the 30-35 range if he has a big end to the year.

I'll lower this to late R2-3. He still struggles a bit with off-puck engagement and consistent effort making. Has the potential to be a decent player but he needs to be way more active when he's not trying to score.