Prospect Info: Melvin Fernstrom (RW - Sweden-Jr.) | 93rd Overall 2024 Draft

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Melvin Fernstrom

RW

Sweden

Sweden-JR

02/28/06

45

31

32

63

6'0'' 187lbs

Elite Prospects: Not Ranked | C-Ranked Prospect

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Elite Prospects Scouting Report

Melvin Fernström finished the season with the third-most points in the J20 Nationell. This kind of production alone will draw the attention of NHL scouts, but what’s really interesting about him ishow he accumulated so many points.

The forward has some clear holes in his skill set. He lacks the quickness and the speed to escape defenders or beat them in straight-lines and he loses many of his 1-on-1 battles, but these weaknesses also shape his overall game. They forced him to develop some unique ways to score.

Fernström reads the play away from the puck, anticipates where the next pass will come, and he gets there just as his puck- carrying teammates turn to execute the play. His shot may not be the most powerful, but he gets it off from the right positions and angles to score. And the winger can also distribute the puck just as well. He finds teammates right at the door-step regularly during games, racking up assists.

“I like how he can shift directions wih his feet and play a low pace but positionally strong offensive game,” wrote Elite Prospects Swedish Scout Jimmy Hamrin in a March game report. “He gets to the right offensive zone spots and can maneuver in that space. He has a nice puck touch and has some dangerous looks with his shot."

But despite Fernström’s ability to score at his current level, we have some doubts about his NHL future. His tools project as below- average and he lacks the defensive ability to contribute in a bottom-six role.

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[Deeds26]

Great pick!

Bad pick!

No idea!

 

[VanillaCoke]

Swedish!

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I am immediately in love with our new best prospect.

(I don’t know anything about him. Stats seem good - and our track record with Sweden has been solid)

 

[Flik]

I know nothing except he's probably one of the Fernstroms of all time. Maybe.

 

[dez]

A small scoring forward, whos cheats for offense, Tochhet will love him

 

[Tim Calhoun]

Seems reasonable with good upside. Very Lekkerimaki-esque scouting report which seems like good value for the 3rd round.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

 

[wonton15]

Elite name. Glad we have a Melvin in the franchise now

 

[hellstick]

Total melvin

 

[PavelBure10]

In the hockey new draft guide it says he is not a strong skater.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

 

[Vector]

Updated the first post with Elite Prospect's write-up.

 

[tradervik]

TLDR: overall he’s bad but somehow he finds a way to produce offence.

At least Samuelson has someone to mentor.

 

[Tact]

Top 6 or bust type player.

PA did say he wants to draft top end players even if it doesn’t workout because he can always acquire 3rd/4th line players through trade/free agency.

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Any chance he plays in NCAA? Thought I saw something about him leaving Sweden to play in the states.

 

[DFAC]

Good gamble. Always go for high upside

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

 

[Vector]

Any chance he plays in NCAA? Thought I saw something about him leaving Sweden to play in the states.

He played in 6 SHL games last season so most likely not unless he wants to sit out most of the season.

 

[LordBacon]

His name isn’t cool so I don’t like the pick

 

[ziploc]

 

[ChilliBilly]

Interesting pick. Seems to have a lot of holes in his game, my make it tough for him to ever get to the nHL, but a good pick for this position. He finds a way to score, and that might translate. He may have a hard time beaking Ito the NHL because its sounds like him game will never fit in as a bottom 6 player. So he will have to score a lot in the AHL so they are forced to give him look.

No way this guy is playing for the Canucks for at least 4 years.

 

[Vector]

 

[The Stig]

 

[Michael Dal Swolle]

I remember when this guy used to post here all the time