G Jesper Wallstedt (2021, 20th, MIN)

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Honestly, if the Rangers are around the mid-teens in the draft, I'd have no issue if they drafted this kid.

Not the draft for that. The two first round goalies will go too high. Take the best skater available. Someone good will drop.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Not the draft for that. The two first round goalies will go too high. Take the best skater available. Someone good will drop.

I mean, if a good skater falls, then cool. But if a good goalie prospect falls to around the mid-teens where the Rangers will likely pick as of now, then I'd select him.

 

[theslatcher]

Moved up to #10 in McKenzie's ranking from 14(Cossa now at 14 instead). The scouts have him as high as #6.

Also starting his first SHL playoffs game in 80 minutes.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Moved up to #10 in McKenzie's ranking from 14(Cossa now at 14 instead). The scouts have him as high as #6.
Also starting his first SHL playoffs game in 80 minutes.

I’ll give him 2/5 for his effort. His team messed up a lot in the second and third period — and invited Skellefteå into the game — but Wallstedt should probably have saved a couple of those goals.

 

[theslatcher]

I’ll give him 2/5 for his effort. His team messed up a lot in the second and third period — and invited Skellefteå into the game — but Wallstedt should probably have saved a couple of those goals.

His last start was nearly 2 months ago, just looked rusty to me.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

His last start was nearly 2 months ago, just looked rusty to me.

Yeah, it was an unfortunate situation with Lassinantti calling in sick just prior to the game (migraine being rumored). I know he can do better, but tonight wasn’t great.

 

[Jagge11]

His last start was nearly 2 months ago, just looked rusty to me.

He was pretty bad then too, Jesper has not finished this season on top. But he is young and it is his first season at this level so it is understandable.

 

[Gopher13]

He was pretty bad then too, Jesper has not finished this season on top. But he is young and it is his first season at this level so it is understandable.

Really helps this is a very weak draft so his stock hasn't taken much of a hit.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Recent years have seen goalies Spencer Knight and Yaroslav Askarov be picked just outside the top 10 of the NHL Draft. In 2021, Swedish goalie Jesper Wallstedt hopes to become the first top-10 pick since Carey Price in 2005. Wallstedt has spent the season with Lulea HF in the SHL. Playing against men, he put up a 12-10-0 record, .908 save percentage, 2.23 goals-against average, and 2 shutouts in 22 games.

Wallstedt also played two games for Sweden at the World Juniors putting up an 0-1-0 record with a .923 save percentage, and 2.40 goals-against average. Wallstedt also helped Sweden to a bronze medal at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup with a .936 save percentage in three games.

Last season, Wallstedt had just one SHL game. Despite a .944 save percentage, he took the loss. He went 16-11-0, with a .923 save percentage and 2.53 goals-against average in 28 games in the Under-20 league. His older brother, Jacob Wallstedt, is another goalie who has played NCAA Hockey in Division as well as lower-level pro hockey in Sweden.

2021 NHL Draft #7: Jesper Wallstedt Scouting Report

 

[UrbanImpact]

Franchise goalie!

With all the uncertainty from lack of live scouting, I wouldnt doubt if a team in top 10 takes the safe pick and uses it on Wallstedt.

Stylistically compared to by many to a hybrid of Price and Rask

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

Franchise goalie!

With all the uncertainty from lack of live scouting, I wouldnt doubt if a team in top 10 takes the safe pick and uses it on Wallstedt.

Stylistically compared to by many to a hybrid of Price and Rask

I would love to hear someone articulate what that actually means.

 

[theslatcher]

I would love to hear someone articulate what that actually means.

You could just watch him, or if you need somebody to articulate it for you then read the many scouting reports of him.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

You could just watch him, or if you need somebody to articulate it for you then read the many scouting reports of him.

I've seen Wallstedt play many times and I've read most of the scouting reports available.

Saying that Wallstedt is "stylistically compared to by many to a hybrid of Price and Rask" is just a really bizarre phrase that tells you essentially nothing about Jesper Wallstedt.

 

[theslatcher]

I've seen Wallstedt play many times and I've read most of the scouting reports available.

Saying that Wallstedt is "stylistically compared to by many to a hybrid of Price and Rask" is just a really bizarre phrase that tells you essentially nothing about Jesper Wallstedt.

You know, thinking about it, the Price part is probably from the puck handling side of things.

 

[TheNumber4]

Based on his name I can now safely project himself as a generational level goaltender. The Wall will be in the Hall (of fame).

 

[Kevin Musto]

Based on his name I can now safely project himself as a generational level goaltender. The Wall will be in the Hall (of fame).

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Portland Winterhawks acquired his rights.. Portland tends to always convince big name players to come when they make these types of trades... they have a long list of successful euro players that come over and have success

Winterhawks acquire rights to NHL Draft prospect Wallstedt – WHL Network

Selfishly I hope it happens so I can see him play live next season

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Portland Winterhawks acquired his rights.. Portland tends to always convince big name players to come when they make these types of trades... they have a long list of successful euro players that come over and have success

Winterhawks acquire rights to NHL Draft prospect Wallstedt – WHL Network

Selfishly I hope it happens so I can see him play live next season

Selfishly, I hope that he’ll stay in Luleå and form a great tandem for a stellar senior team next year!

No but honestly, I don’t see what would make him want out of Luleå to go play juniors. He’ll be the 1b goaltender here and earn lots of starts on a likely contender in the SHL next year, in a club which also happens to be a quite well regarded spot for goaltenders’ development.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

They are also voodoo.

Fleury 1st overall
Price 5th overall
Rask 21st overall
Jarry 2nd round
Markstrom 2nd round
Vasilevsky 2nd round
Crawford 2nd round
Blackwood 2nd round
Binnington 3rd round
Bishop 3rd round
Grubauer 4th round
Hellebuyck 5th round
Ullmark 6th round
Andersen 7th round
Raanta undrafted

You can find goalies all throughout the draft. Of the goalie 1st overall, only Fleury was worth it, though you can argue Eric Staal is a better player (not to Pitt though with all their C). You don't need to get 1st overall to get a franchise goalie and most often than not, they will actually be drafted in later rounds.

Vasilevskiey went 19th overall with the Detroit pick, That Ken Holland gave Yzerman for Kyle Quincey.

 

[APVJ]

Los Angeles needs a goalie, they'll choose him.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Los Angeles needs a goalie, they'll choose him.

Cal Petersen is a lot better than most think.

 

[kinghock]

Los Angeles needs a goalie, they'll choose him.

Not a chance.

 

[Bubbles]

Portland Winterhawks acquired his rights.. Portland tends to always convince big name players to come when they make these types of trades... they have a long list of successful euro players that come over and have success

Winterhawks acquire rights to NHL Draft prospect Wallstedt – WHL Network

Selfishly I hope it happens so I can see him play live next season

Yes, very interesting. Where there's smoke, there's fire.

 

[Aahlstroem]

The plan for now is to stay with Luleå.

Luleås svar efter trejden: "Vill väldigt gärna ha kvar honom" - Hockeysverige – Mer av sporten du älskar

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

The plan for now is to stay with Luleå.

Luleås svar efter trejden: "Vill väldigt gärna ha kvar honom" - Hockeysverige – Mer av sporten du älskar

Never count out Portlands recruiting abilities!!!.. they have special powers when it comes to that!!.. sure they got caught years ago with how they did things and got a massive fine and loss of draft picks, but since then they have apparently smartened up and are doing it the honest way!!lol

Don't count them out.. usually when they randomly acquire rights to someone, they are confident they will convince players to come