Prospect Info: Lassi Thomson, Defence, 19th Overall

[Micklebot]

Was hoping for Pelletier to drop to 31, good pick Calgary.

So that Buffalo would take him?

 

[Beville]

Just seen he’s a #2...

The next JC?

 

[FormentonTheFuture]

Are they trading up 1 spot again?

My bad

Are they trading up 1 spot again?

My bad

 

[DJB]

Lassi players in the CHL top prospects game. Beginning to watch that will hopefully have report done in a few days.

Unfortunately work next two so it migjt not be for a bit.

 

[KevinRedkey]

Just seen he’s a #2...

The next JC?

Had a hard time putting on the jersey, just like him.

 

[armani]

So that Buffalo would take him?

Lol, old habits die hard.

 

[InTkachukWeTrust]

He could be deadly on the pp with Chabot feeding him the puck one day. Fingers crossed this kid turns out.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Could have picked the guy at 32

Wanted Kaliyev. Would have traded up for Krebs.

Not happy with this nonsense

If he's guy you want, but can't find a GM that wants to trade up, surrendering an asset, then you don't take the chance and wait for the 2nd round, you draft him with your 2oth pick.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

He was a riser and I'm damn sure be wasn't dropping to 32.

Based on who was left on the board I have no issue with it. Would have been as pissed as the rest of you had we picked him over Newhook/Krebs, but there was no one close to that level left on the board, ino.

Lassi Thomson | Lassi Thomson Profile | Lassi Thomson Scouting Report 2019

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Seems like a guy that has all the tools you want in today's dman. Great skater, high IQ and a bomb of a shot.

If there is one thing that this organization does well is amateur scouting and development, I will give them the benefit of the doubt on this one.

 

[Clayonator]

There's also something to be said about learning the North American game. Faster speeds, having to make decisions quicker,and getting through a more physical style of game. That's quite important, for defensemen especially.

Not arguing that, just illustrating what his incentive might be.

 

[Clayonator]

I hope one of Lavoie/Leason drops to 32.

 

[Icelevel]

2018-19 WHL
63 games
17 goals 24 assists - 41 points

Good numbers.

Ok so he has a big shot and plays the right side. And he’s Finnish so that’s cool.

 

[RickyLafleur]

It was the Oilers, doesn't that just about confirm he was a bad pick?

We'll see how it all shakes out. I understand why a chunk of the fanbase is upset, but I trust the scouts.

Tkachuk = upset fans
Karlsson = upset fans
Lazar = fanbase is thrilled

Maybe the fans (largely) don't know what the hell they're talking about

Lazar was a disappointing pick from day one.

 

[God Says No]

Meh, I would rather have Bjornfot, Suzuki or Foote. Bjornfot and Foote kill for me in EHM.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Meh, I would rather have Bjornfot, Suzuki or Foote. Bjornfot and Foote kill for me in EHM.

I need to get back into this game. Especially with the underwhelming NHL 20 reveal.

 

[Alex1234]

Good pick
We need Lavoie next

 

[Hale The Villain]

2018-19 WHL
63 games
17 goals 24 assists - 41 points

Good numbers.

Ok so he has a big shot and plays the right side. And he’s Finnish so that’s cool.

Would be good numbers if he was 17, but he's a late birthday, so it's his 18YR old season. Far under a PPG isn't that impressive for an offensive defenseman in his 18YR old season.

Although you can make the case that making the adjustment to North American hockey and playing for a poor offensive team in Kelowna likely reduced his numbers a bit though.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

I like

 

[Tuna99]

Draft for need. Right Dman who can move the puck are as rare as starting goalie. Good skater is always an asset, very smooth looking player.

Looks like Thomas Kaberle with Bryan mcCabes shot

This to me says the Sens had a RD list and wanted to draft a RD and this was the next guy in their list. Maybe not best player available but best player on their RD list.

Also tells me Ceci and DeMelo will
Get traded this year. Since trading EK Sens have taken 2 RD in the 1st round

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

I heard we had this guy ranked top 5 in the draft.

I don’t know anything about him but I trust this Sens scouting crew.

 

[Micklebot]

I'm still not a fan of this pick, but it hurts less knowing the guys that I really wanted at 19 were off the board.

We should get a nice player at 32nd, heck, the guy Bob had ranked 19th is still available, hopefully when all is said and done, I can just ignore the order and be happy with the sum of the picks.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

I don’t know enough about him to say this but........, I don’t like it.

How about using google and search some information of Lassi Thomson?
[mod]

 

[Tkachuk27]

Horrible pick.

Drafting for need is horrible.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Just seen he’s a #2...

The next JC?

Jesus Christ?
There's going to be another one... it is written