Prospect Info: Lukas Vejdemo

[montreal]

Finally got around to watching Vejdemo's game in the Champions league tournament from 8/27 vs HC Davos of the NLA. While I saw some of Lehkonen, it was a really crappy feed whereas this was an HD feed so it was freaking great to finally have hockey back. My first thought was that Vejdemo looked taller, he was already 6'2 so I don't know if he's actually grown or just looked it after many months of not watching him as I saw a ton of him last year.

He was on the 3rd line but was used at Center, as last year he was used more at LW. In the 1st he made a nice rush up ice with the puck that gave the goalie trouble and the rebound was just sitting there but no one could put it home. He was moving well out there as the skating and speed looked good. He didn't get any special teams play so once the penalties started up later in the 1st he sat on the bench for what seemed a long time until late in 1st. In the 2nd he got sort of a bogus penalty as he was skating across the blueline and ran into the opposing player who went down so he got the trip or interference. He was a +1 but only because of a line change right before a goal, he just stepped on the ice as the goal was scored.

Overall he didn't get a lot of ice due to so many penalties but played well enough, was solid in his own end, moved the puck well and created a few things in the offensive zone. Still looks like he need to get stronger.

 

[Sam of Montreal]

Finally got around to watching Vejdemo's game in the Champions league tournament from 8/27 vs HC Davos of the NLA. While I saw some of Lehkonen, it was a really crappy feed whereas this was an HD feed so it was freaking great to finally have hockey back. My first thought was that Vejdemo looked taller, he was already 6'2 so I don't know if he's actually grown or just looked it after many months of not watching him as I saw a ton of him last year.

He was on the 3rd line but was used at Center, as last year he was used more at LW. In the 1st he made a nice rush up ice with the puck that gave the goalie trouble and the rebound was just sitting there but no one could put it home. He was moving well out there as the skating and speed looked good. He didn't get any special teams play so once the penalties started up later in the 1st he sat on the bench for what seemed a long time until late in 1st. In the 2nd he got sort of a bogus penalty as he was skating across the blueline and ran into the opposing player who went down so he got the trip or interference. He was a +1 but only because of a line change right before a goal, he just stepped on the ice as the goal was scored.

Overall he didn't get a lot of ice due to so many penalties but played well enough, was solid in his own end, moved the puck well and created a few things in the offensive zone. Still looks like he need to get stronger.

Seems like this is the way to describe his every games. Solid, looks good, makes some nice plays, but in the end not much to show for it on the scoreboard (and never any pp time. I hope he can get some eventually)

I was in Stockholm last year and saw him play. Be was the star of the game for his team, but his team got shut out. So once again, solid, but nothing to show for it

 

[montreal]

Seems like this is the way to describe his every games. Solid, looks good, makes some nice plays, but in the end not much to show for it on the scoreboard (and never any pp time. I hope he can get some eventually)

I was in Stockholm last year and saw him play. Be was the star of the game for his team, but his team got shut out. So once again, solid, but nothing to show for it

He had a solid year production wise for a U-20 rookie. I don't know how much ice Eller got when he was with Frolunda at the same age, the difference was that Eller had a few more games under his belt the previous season while Vejdemo had only 3. The big difference between the two is goals, as Vejdemo had only 5 compared to Eller's 12 in 4 less games and he had 12 assists compared to Eller's 17. Eller was one of the top scorers on his team so I would assume he saw PP time. Vejdemo was 10th on his team in scoring, but 4th in scoring on the team for Under 25 year olds and all the players in front of him were 4-5 years older.

I saw a little of Eller as a 20 year old so if I recall correctly he looked more physically mature then Vejdemo who has the same height but after that he looks a good bit more skinny and lacks strength especially lower body. So for me the big thing is how much more can Vejdemo's offensive game progress, over the next few years can he add mass and strength and to what degree. The good news is that we have a few more years before we even need to bring him over.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

He had a solid year production wise for a U-20 rookie. I don't know how much ice Eller got when he was with Frolunda at the same age, the difference was that Eller had a few more games under his belt the previous season while Vejdemo had only 3. The big difference between the two is goals, as Vejdemo had only 5 compared to Eller's 12 in 4 less games and he had 12 assists compared to Eller's 17. Eller was one of the top scorers on his team so I would assume he saw PP time. Vejdemo was 10th on his team in scoring, but 4th in scoring on the team for Under 25 year olds and all the players in front of him were 4-5 years older.

I saw a little of Eller as a 20 year old so if I recall correctly he looked more physically mature then Vejdemo who has the same height but after that he looks a good bit more skinny and lacks strength especially lower body. So for me the big thing is how much more can Vejdemo's offensive game progress, over the next few years can he add mass and strength and to what degree. The good news is that we have a few more years before we even need to bring him over.

that sucks that he doesn't look much stronger. did you say he looked a bit quicker though?

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

He was so immature physically and had missed so many games before last year that it's hard to pinpoint where his development will take him. He had a heck of a rookie season in the SHL all told and he managed to produce surprising numbers with the ice he got. Spending the whole year on the main club as a U-20 says a lot about the maturity of his game too, it's a rare occurrence in that league. I'm cautiously optimistic about him , especially if he can fill out his frame a bit with a full summer of training without having to rehab an injury, his first in a while.

 

[1909]

Vejdemo: another Pribyl ? another DLR ?

Timmins keeps amazing me with his "avoidance" of home grown talent playing in Habs backyard... Duclair and Roy (from the Sags) could had been darn good picks. I understand these two had bad seasons prior to their draft, but a head scout should see further than the length of his nose.

 

[Habs100]

Vejdemo: another Pribyl ? another DLR ?

Timmins keeps amazing me with his "avoidance" of home grown talent playing in Habs backyard... Duclair and Roy (from the Sags) could had been darn good picks. I understand these two had bad seasons prior to their draft, but a head scout should see further than the length of his nose.

The Duclair draft year was Bergevin's second as GM. Timmins said he had a mandate to go for size and a goalie, hence the McCarron, Fucale, De La Rose, and Crisp picks. I remember a lot of people were complaining when we also drafted Reway, Lehkonen and Andrighetto because they were small. It turns out those 3 are now bright prospects...Glad for McCarron that he is a bright prospect too.

But I hope the days of drafting for size and position are over. Just let Timmins take whoever he sees as most talented.

 

[Wats]

Vejdemo: another Pribyl ? another DLR ?

Timmins keeps amazing me with his "avoidance" of home grown talent playing in Habs backyard... Duclair and Roy (from the Sags) could had been darn good picks. I understand these two had bad seasons prior to their draft, but a head scout should see further than the length of his nose.

Pribyl might end up something so I hope that.

 

[montreal]

that sucks that he doesn't look much stronger. did you say he looked a bit quicker though?

well it's very early in the season yet, let's see where he looks in March. I wouldn't say he looked quicker, maybe a little, as speed wasn't a problem for him. He's not a burner but he moves well out there.

Vejdemo: another Pribyl ? another DLR ?

Timmins keeps amazing me with his "avoidance" of home grown talent playing in Habs backyard... Duclair and Roy (from the Sags) could had been darn good picks. I understand these two had bad seasons prior to their draft, but a head scout should see further than the length of his nose.

Vejdemo is nothing like either Pribyl or DLR. Pribyl had issues with skating/foot speed. Vejdemo has some offense and ok defense so he's not like DLR who is more physical, has a better frame at the same age, and is much better in his own end. Vejdemo looks like someone who is a bit of a late bloomer that if he continues to progress by a good amount, he could turn into something.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I managed to catch part of his team's champion league game against Davos Friday. He was one of the more noticeable Djurgardens players out there (in a losing effort), playing center on the third line . He was on the first PK unit and created a couple of turnovers with his speed and forecheck, one of which would have been a goal if not for his teammate fumbling his pass. He was listed as 6ft2 and 194 lbs on a graphic during a stoppage and I have to say it shows, he looks pretty big standing next to his linemates.

 

[montreal]

Watched the game from Friday night vs Davos. First off DIF looked bad as a team, they seemed a bit sloppy, poor passes. But it is early in the season. Overall though it was a good game for Vejdemo as he had some nice rushes with the puck and was moving well out there. I was surprised to hear that Vejdemo was used on the PK, as he wasn't last game that I saw and off the top of my head I don't remember him getting much time there last year (though I'm still in minor league baseball form) He looked good on the PK, made a nice move to beat 2 players from behind the net and then made a nice pass to a wide open teammate but he couldn't convert right in front of the goalie all alone.

He's still passive in his own end though, as he came down low but didn't go for the puck and it almost cost a goal as the player had a wide open net but fumbled it. Also he's still too easy to contain along the boards for someone with his frame. He's clearly got the height, skating, speed, decent playmaking skills. Granted it's very early in the season so I should get to see a good bit of him throughout the year as I saw a lot of him last year.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Watched the game from Friday night vs Davos. First off DIF looked bad as a team, they seemed a bit sloppy, poor passes. But it is early in the season. Overall though it was a good game for Vejdemo as he had some nice rushes with the puck and was moving well out there. I was surprised to hear that Vejdemo was used on the PK, as he wasn't last game that I saw and off the top of my head I don't remember him getting much time there last year (though I'm still in minor league baseball form) He looked good on the PK, made a nice move to beat 2 players from behind the net and then made a nice pass to a wide open teammate but he couldn't convert right in front of the goalie all alone.

He's still passive in his own end though, as he came down low but didn't go for the puck and it almost cost a goal as the player had a wide open net but fumbled it. Also he's still too easy to contain along the boards for someone with his frame. He's clearly got the height, skating, speed, decent playmaking skills. Granted it's very early in the season so I should get to see a good bit of him throughout the year as I saw a lot of him last year.

Yeah that's the play I saw where he managed to cause a turnover with his speed on the forecheck. It makes sense to use him in those situations, I hope his coach will give him more responsibilities this year. On another note, wasn't this the ugliest combination of uniforms ever ?

 

[montreal]

Yeah that's the play I saw where he managed to cause a turnover with his speed on the forecheck. It makes sense to use him in those situations, I hope his coach will give him more responsibilities this year. On another note, wasn't this the ugliest combination of uniforms ever ?

lol, I was going to post that as I don't recall ever seeing DIF with those yellow jerseys before but since I have been watching so much minor league baseball, my mind hasn't switched over to hockey full time yet so I wasn't sure if I saw those jersey's before or not.

Agreed on the PK, now we just need him to start getting some PP time on the reg. DIF lost a lot of offense from last season in their leading scorer Thoresen, Hultstrom their leading scorer on defense and Sorensen who was one of their top scorers. Plus I believe others like Tomi Sallinen and Robin Alvarez are gone who had more pts then Vejdemo. They did add Tambellini so that should help but getting Vejdemo consistent PP time would be great to see.

 

[montreal]

Vejdemo sets up goal in the season opener. He carried the puck into the offensive zone and then passed it (thought he was going to shoot as he was in the slot). Flood gates have opened in the 2nd, now 4-1 for DIF against DLR's former team. He hasn't played a ton although I'm working so I can't watch every play.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Vejdemo sets up goal in the season opener. He carried the puck into the offensive zone and then passed it (thought he was going to shoot as he was in the slot). Flood gates have opened in the 2nd, now 4-1 for DIF against DLR's former team. He hasn't played a ton although I'm working so I can't watch every play.

Sweet. Hope he can build on last season. Though I was hoping for a dramatic improvement this year I'd settle for steady progress. He might be a guy who takes a few years before he really shows his stuff.

 

[montreal]

Sweet. Hope he can build on last season. Though I was hoping for a dramatic improvement this year I'd settle for steady progress. He might be a guy who takes a few years before he really shows his stuff.

well it was the first game of the season in the SHL, so we'll see where he's at by the end of the year. But they have a few years before they need to bring him over so if it takes him longer then so be it.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

well it was the first game of the season in the SHL, so we'll see where he's at by the end of the year. But they have a few years before they need to bring him over so if it takes him longer then so be it.

I think I'd just like to see a drastic leap in his game to justify the hype that Rockstrom/Timmins built up.

 

[montreal]

I think I'd just like to see a drastic leap in his game to justify the hype that Rockstrom/Timmins built up.

I've learned not to listen to anyone. MB, MT, Timmins, Lefebvre, anyone in the media (other then Bobby Mac) I remember Timmins being overjoyed at getting Collberg, but some times these kids just peak at 17/18/19, it's really hard to tell. Wouldn't surprise me if that's what happened to Leblanc as well. Vejdemo of course is in a different position since he had some injuries and hopefully is more of a late bloomer. He looks the part but needs to get his nose dirty more and develop his offensive game more.

Of an off note, I plan on keeping an eye on his teammate, Linus Johansson a undrafted FA. He scored a nice goal with his speed in the opener, was in the 2nd league last year.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

I've learned not to listen to anyone. MB, MT, Timmins, Lefebvre, anyone in the media (other then Bobby Mac) I remember Timmins being overjoyed at getting Collberg, but some times these kids just peak at 17/18/19, it's really hard to tell. Wouldn't surprise me if that's what happened to Leblanc as well. Vejdemo of course is in a different position since he had some injuries and hopefully is more of a late bloomer. He looks the part but needs to get his nose dirty more and develop his offensive game more.

Of an off note, I plan on keeping an eye on his teammate, Linus Johansson a undrafted FA. He scored a nice goal with his speed in the opener, was in the 2nd league last year.

do you think LV has likely top 6 potential?

I saw that highlight. I think it was him who I thought was the Laffs property. Thought I saw the same name but maybe the Laff prospect had Johnsson with two esses and not Johansson. But yeah he loooked really good on that play.

 

[montreal]

do you think LV has likely top 6 potential?

I saw that highlight. I think it was him who I thought was the Laffs property. Thought I saw the same name but maybe the Laff prospect had Johnsson with two esses and not Johansson. But yeah he loooked really good on that play.

hard to say but not yet as he needs to show more skill. But that's based off last year since a few games in Sept don't mean much until at least several more weeks into the season.

 

[Teufelsdreck]

Vejdemo: another Pribyl ? another DLR ?

Timmins keeps amazing me with his "avoidance" of home grown talent playing in Habs backyard... Duclair and Roy (from the Sags) could had been darn good picks. I understand these two had bad seasons prior to their draft, but a head scout should see further than the length of his nose.

I saw an article in the NY Times recently that reported a scarcity of talent in the Q is the reason the Habs haven't drafted many from that league in recent years. I don't know how valid that is but it would be nice to see a Mario Lemieux or Guy Lafleur on the Habs (far overshadowing Duclair and Roy from the Sags).

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

http://www.difhockey.se/artikel/xhoeaixiw-1lead/djurgarden-forlanger-med-vejdemo

Vejdemo has just signed an additional one year deal with Djurgarden. His coach believes he has been one of the team's best player in December and wants to give him a lot more responsibilities as a center for the rest of the year. He seems to be highly regarded by his team.

 

[montreal]

http://www.difhockey.se/artikel/xhoeaixiw-1lead/djurgarden-forlanger-med-vejdemo

Vejdemo has just signed an additional one year deal with Djurgarden. His coach believes he has been one of the team's best player in December and wants to give him a lot more responsibilities as a center for the rest of the year. He seems to be highly regarded by his team.

I didn't expect him to come over next year anyway, so hopefully he continues to progress and comes over when he's ready.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I didn't expect him to come over next year anyway, so hopefully he continues to progress and comes over when he's ready.

Oh absolutely, the Habs have until 2019 to sign him to a ELC and I'd much rather see him get top 9 minutes in Sweden till then. Have him go the Lehkonen route.

 

[montreal]

Oh absolutely, the Habs have until 2019 to sign him to a ELC and I'd much rather see him get top 9 minutes in Sweden till then. Have him go the Lehkonen route.

at least his coach has good things to say about him, have been really worried about his production since I haven't seen him play since earlier in the year where he looked fine to me just didn't produce.