Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins, 2024 - 2025 Season

[Gniwder]

Not a chance Söderblom clears waivers. Unicorns like him will get plenty of chances.

You expect an NHL GM to stick him on the roster just because he's tall?

His game hasn't improved much in GR. Not a big deal if he does get claimed. The Wings have issues scoring, and Elmer is not the solution. Lombardi, Nate, Buch, Finnie and Becher have a lot more potential.

 

[Oddbob]

Waiver claims have to stay on the NHL roster. Waiver claims don't happen as often as you think, here's this year's claims:

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But no big loss anyways. Elmer has 5 points in GR, Tuo has 4. The only thing those 2 players have is height.

Waiver claims don't have to stay on the roster. You can send them down immediately if you wish, they just have to be put back on waivers to do so.

 

[Gniwder]

Waiver claims don't have to stay on the roster. You can send them down immediately if you wish, they just have to be put back on waivers to do so.

Yeah, at which point the original team gets to reclaim the player. If a team wants to keep a waiver claim, the player has to stay on the roster. It's rare to see a player get yoyo-ed by 2 teams like Lavoie this season. Most GMs don't usually play stupid games like that.

 

[Pavels Dog]

You expect an NHL GM to stick him on the roster just because he's tall?

Yes, the size is a major factor. I think he's a significantly better player than Adam Edström who has been a regular for the Rangers this season, much because of his size.
I also think you're underselling Elmer. With a normal shooting% he'd have 4-5 goals by now which would be solid production, to go along with improvements in other areas.

 

[Winger98]

Elmer embraces his size and actually throws it around then there is a roster spot for him, imo.

 

[lilidk]

Elmer embraces his size and actually throws it around then there is a roster spot for him, imo.

Then Watson starts fighting to stand up for Elmer, maybe he should be with Wings, just for that. Did Elmer also grow some punches

 

[Winger98]

Then Watson starts fighting to stand up for Elmer, maybe he should be with Wings, just for that. Did Elmer also grow some punches

yeah, and I think all he got was a roughing call for it after throwing a couple of haymakers.

 

[raymond23]

Man, I’m so excited about the possibilities of Elmer. Especially with his play so far this year down in GR

Guy has a chance to be a secret weapon and matchup nightmare. Also he’s so fun to watch

 

[Twinger]

I haven't been to an AHL game in a hot minute but did the scheduling completely change? It's mostly just in division then a couple games against other teams?

The Griffin's don't play the Marlies this year and that's my only chance lol

 

[Ulysses31]

Yes, the size is a major factor. I think he's a significantly better player than Adam Edström who has been a regular for the Rangers this season, much because of his size.
I also think you're underselling Elmer. With a normal shooting% he'd have 4-5 goals by now which would be solid production, to go along with improvements in other areas.

darn brutal hit, hope that guy is ok

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

darn brutal hit, hope that guy is ok

This is what will make Soderblom a millionaire.

 

[Stony Curtis]

Elmer embraces his size and actually throws it around then there is a roster spot for him, imo.

He got caught with his head down early in the season and got rocked good, and you could tell it hurt him. Since then he's been playing the body way more. He put someone hard into the wall their last game, too, and he generates a lot of force when he wants to.

 

[HoweFan]

Elmer’s my man. That’s what he has to do. It’s actually nice to see him throw a couple of punches.

 

[Winger98]

He got caught with his head down early in the season and got rocked good, and you could tell it hurt him. Since then he's been playing the body way more. He put someone hard into the wall their last game, too, and he generates a lot of force when he wants to.

Guy is listed at nearly 250, he could truck people a lot if he put his mind to it. If he's finally learned he should that is a good thing. Wish Rasmussen would learn it.

 

[Ulysses31]

This is what will make Soderblom a millionaire.

sure hope so friend, also hope no 1 gets paralyzed in process

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

sure hope so friend, also hope no 1 gets paralyzed in process

Dies.

Apollo Cread died.

 

[Dotter]

What's the chances Wallinder or Tuomisto ever make the NHL?

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

What's the chances Wallinder or Tuomisto ever make the NHL?

I think it's quite likely in Wallinder's case. Dude is 6'4 and skates like the wind. He'd have to prove he can't, more than anything.

Tuomisto, I don't think it's happening unless he can improve his skating.

 

[lilidk]

Danielson linemates? Is it Watson and Soderblom?

 

[raymond23]

Danielson linemates? Is it Watson and Soderblom?

Yep basically since game 1 they've been together

 

[Gniwder]

He got caught with his head down early in the season and got rocked good, and you could tell it hurt him. Since then he's been playing the body way more. He put someone hard into the wall their last game, too, and he generates a lot of force when he wants to.

Maybe that brought out the mean side.... we'll see. He hasn't utilized his size much until now.

 

[heyfolks]

Yes, the size is a major factor. I think he's a significantly better player than Adam Edström who has been a regular for the Rangers this season, much because of his size.
I also think you're underselling Elmer. With a normal shooting% he'd have 4-5 goals by now which would be solid production, to go along with improvements in other areas.

If he did this consistently, he would be a regular 4th line player. Yet, you can scour the Internet and not find another hit such as this one. He is not a physical player.

 

[HoweFan]

Hopefully that is why he is in GR and will learn how to use his enormous size

 

[Gniwder]

Meh, why bother hitting a guy when you can throw a rear naked choke on him?



Lagesson got suspended for 3 games, lol.

 

[Coach Reggie Dunlop]

I know the griffins have been more physical this year, for those who watch more than I can, have wallinder, tuomisto and soderblom been very physical? That’s one thing I was hoping they’d all improve.