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

[ru4reals]

Sheesh so they gambled on a kid that was a forward and still learning to be a defenseman? Hmmmm.... where did we see that before. Well, just gonna cross my fingers on this one.

 

[lumbergh]

Sheesh so they gambled on a kid that was a forward and still learning to be a defenseman? Hmmmm.... where did we see that before. Well, just gonna cross my fingers on this one.

He is the reverse Brian Boyle!

 

[ru4reals]

He is the reverse Brian Boyle!

LOL. No seriously I really hope so. That whole Boyle experiment was a disaster.

 

[King'sPawn]

More than anything, the forward-converted-defenseman just reeks of Brent Burns.

 

[lumbergh]

More than anything, the forward-converted-defenseman just reeks of Brent Burns.

You say that like it's a bad thing? Seems like Burns had some very good seasons under McLellan.

 

[King'sPawn]

You say that like it's a bad thing? Seems like Burns had some very good seasons under McLellan.

I didn't mean to imply that. I agree it would be a good thing

 

[Statto]

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.

I’m not too worried about skating as listening to Yanetti prior to the draft he talked about how when they assess any skating issues they are able to determine if they are problems that can be fixed or worked around. Given where he was taken I’d have to assume they believe they can work on whatever the problems may be.

 

[All The Kings Men]

I didn't mean to imply that. I agree it would be a good thing

I think it was the word "reeks"

 

[King'sPawn]

I think it was the word "reeks"

Fair point. It was meant more of a strong, unavoidable sense.

 

[Yog S'loth]

Because Yanetti basically described this guy as Jack Johnson 2.0 (great physical skills, big hitter, great skater, ****ing clueless defensively) I'm writing his name off my charts until he actually steps onto NHL ice and proves me wrong.

He can have a seat right next to Clague and Kupari on my prospect ignore list.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Because Yanetti basically described this guy as Jack Johnson 2.0 (great physical skills, big hitter, great skater, ****ing clueless defensively) I'm writing his name off my charts until he actually steps onto NHL ice and proves me wrong.

He can have a seat right next to Clague and Kupari on my prospect ignore list.

With respect, I think some people are OVERreading the 'needs to work on defense' part of this. This is a kid who has fit right in amongst men already. He's not 'clueless' defensively, that's your word, it's about rounding out his game.

There were plenty of posters who watch him all the time in Sweden who thought he should have been closer to #10 OA on ability.

 

[BigKing]

Because Yanetti basically described this guy as Jack Johnson 2.0 (great physical skills, big hitter, great skater, ****ing clueless defensively) I'm writing his name off my charts until he actually steps onto NHL ice and proves me wrong.

He can have a seat right next to Clague and Kupari on my prospect ignore list.

This made me laugh.

Seriously though, you'll take JJ 2.0 if it comes with more offensive output and hitting. Johnson has only scored 40 points twice and never got to 10 goals. For all of the supposed skill, that's pretty rough.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Helgre Grans turned 18 five months ago. I didn't realize that these kids being drafted are finished products and completely stop developing once drafted.

Some people need to calm down, stop overreacting, step away from the keyboard, and think rationally.

 

[Sparky206]

Last time we drafted a forward that had converted to D with the #2OA it turned out pretty well...

 

[funky]

Doughty is locked up for eternity. Walker just signed for 4 and Roy looks like he will get a similar contract.

yep, we have time to let this kid develop.

by the time the Walker/Roy contracts start expiring we will have the next group of prospects ready to step in. Can’t have everyone play at once. Smart drafting.

 

[kilowatt]

Doughty is locked up for eternity. Walker just signed for 4 and Roy looks like he will get a similar contract.

yep, we have time to let this kid develop.

by the time the Walker/Roy contracts start expiring we will have the next group of prospects ready to step in. Can’t have everyone play at once. Smart drafting.

Voynov was drafted in 2008 and didn’t play until 2012. Clague was drafted in 2016 and didn’t play until 2020. If the Kings are relying on anyone drafted after the first round to contribute immediately, they’re in trouble regardless.

 

[The Lukeman]

He had an assist in today's 5-2 loss. Shows off his ability to get the puck thru bodies

 

[kilowatt]

He had an assist in today's 5-2 loss. Shows off his ability to get the puck thru bodies

I'd like to buy a few pixels at the beginning of that video! First thing I noticed though is that Grans is a big dude!

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I'd like to buy a few pixels at the beginning of that video! First thing I noticed though is that Grans is a big dude!

And thats a barely-18-year-old vs. men!

 

[cyclones22]

Yeah, he's going to be a monster.

 

[KingsCourt]

Love this kid!

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[theslatcher]

4 game point streak now with 5 points in 6 games, which also means he leads Malmö in scoring, and that he is tied with Broberg, & Holtz in U20 scoring in the SHL(note: Broberg has played 2 more games than Grans, & Holtz). That's, well, pretty good.

 

[yankeeking]

Great pass ,head is up and right on tape

 

[DAkings20]

That was a sweet dish