Prospect Info: LAK Draft (35th, 2020) RD Helge Grans - Malmö Redhawks, SHL

[Lt Dan]

Gotta draft a Swiss prospect for that, not Swedish.

if he is one dimensional ,yes

We want multi-versed players

 

[Eagle Fang]

The Draft Dynasty video on him (as well as all that guys vids) are really great and detailed. Looks like he's got great offensive tools but is a complete wreck defensively. Pivoting, decision making and strength are all very poor. Not sure what to make of the pick but if he can add some muscle, he could turn into something.

 

[kilowatt]

If the Kings can turn guys like Matt Roy and Sean Walker into quality NHL defensemen, I can’t wait to see what they can do with Tobias Bjornfot and Helge Grans.

 

[Steve Zissou]

If the Kings can turn guys like Matt Roy and Sean Walker into quality NHL defensemen, I can’t wait to see what they can do with Tobias Bjornfot and Helge Grans.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Kempe-Grans-Grundström-Andersson-Fagemo can buy a place together now! Maybe share it with the finns who might want to live closer to Hollywood (because of all the diving). Where's Little Scandinavia?

you forgot bjornfot

 

[KINGS17]

You will love him like a toaster pastry

Frosted or plain?

 

[KINGS17]

And here I thought they were gonna take Vas Defrens... Don't know anything about this kid but a lot of you were saying you wanted him so I'll take that as a good sign.

I don't think the Kings wanted Vas. When his shot gets blocked too often, he can be ineffective.

 

[kingsfan28]

Kempe-Grans-Grundström-Andersson-Fagemo can buy a place together now! Maybe share it with the finns who might want to live closer to Hollywood (because of all the diving). Where's Little Scandinavia?

That looks like a Swedish Lawfirm

 

[Steve Zissou]

The Draft Dynasty video on him (as well as all that guys vids) are really great and detailed. Looks like he's got great offensive tools but is a complete wreck defensively. Pivoting, decision making and strength are all very poor. Not sure what to make of the pick but if he can add some muscle, he could turn into something.

Just watched this as well... I would say that his decision making in the D zone is his biggest weakness, and it's a huge red flag.

 

[theslatcher]

Grans celebrating getting drafted by scoring a goal.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Just watched this as well... I would say that his decision making in the D zone is his biggest weakness, and it's a huge red flag.

Brent Burns?

 

[SFKingshomer]

Brent Burns?

Yes and Bjornfot can be his Vlasic.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Has anyone seen him play this season?

he has 3 points in 4 games, but still a -2.

What I am curious about is has his defensive game improved at all? Is he turning a little better or not?

How about his offensive game?


Thanks!

 

[Reaper45]

I'm hopeful he can develop into a Zadorov type d man. He probably lacks the snarl though.

 

[kilowatt]

Has anyone seen him play this season?

he has 3 points in 4 games, but still a -2.

What I am curious about is has his defensive game improved at all? Is he turning a little better or not?

How about his offensive game?


Thanks!

I haven't seen him play, but let's not forget that he's an 18 year old playing against men in one of the best leagues in the world. He's the second-youngest player on the team.

 

[cyclones22]

I think he just started playing defense 3 years ago, right? He was a forward. Faber also was a forward, but I'm not sure of the timeline of when he made the switch. I'm sure the Kings development staff will help him figure it out. As has been mentioned before, the Kings turned a single 7th round pick into Roy and Walker into NHL defenseman. I'm excited to see what happens with the last 2 drafts crop of defensemen.

 

[Steve Zissou]

I think he just started playing defense 3 years ago, right? He was a forward.

Really!? Well, that would explain the really horrible reads and out of position play in his D zone. Kid will need A LOT of work then.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Anyone have any video of his play this season? Or have seen him play this season and can comment?

he is clearly taking a step forward with 3 points in just 4 SHL games...I'm curious to see what changes he might have made.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Really!? Well, that would explain the really horrible reads and out of position play in his D zone. Kid will need A LOT of work then.

 

[Brodeur]

Brent Burns?

Not that I should make any conclusions from watching a handful of YouTube videos, but my impression before the draft was something like a Cody Franson. Maybe not the sexiest comparable, but I think you'd be happy with that with a 2nd round pick.

 

[kevsh]

This is why it's going to be great to have Doughty around for the next 7 years. All these prospects that need some work will be able to mentor under him, even if in some cases it'll be only for a few weeks in training camp every year.

 

[Stimpythecat]

https://thehockeywriters.com/2020-nhl-draft-grading-teams-picks/

they consider him the 3rd best defender of this draft and a top 2 defender.

 

[Fat Elvis]

LA does not need to rush the kid. Let him develop and hopefully down the road he'll be slotted in. Let him bulk up, learn proper D positioning all while playing against men. No rush at all.

 

[Lt Dan]

https://thehockeywriters.com/2020-nhl-draft-grading-teams-picks/

they consider him the 3rd best defender of this draft and a top 2 defender.

 

[SFKingshomer]

He looks good in videos and love the fact he keeps it simple and shoots a lot of wrist shots in the PP unlike Doughty. Grans defensive game needs work and he struggles to pivot from forwards to backwards during a quick 2 on 1 which is concerning.