Prospect Info: Nils Lundkvist: Part II

[ElLeetch]

I doubt that Miller will be there. Lundqvist may or may not be. I could see Reunanen coming over.

I'd prefer Miller stay in school next year. I'd be OK with Lundkvist and Reunanen staying overseas. Let them bake some more.

With ADA, Trouba, Fox, Skjei, Staal, and Lindgren all on the NHL roster (at the moment) and Rykov, Hajek, Keane, Crawley, Day, and Raddysh all in or fighting for AHL spots, i have no problem letting The NextGen (Miller, Tarmo, Nils, Jones, Skinner, Robertson, etc) staying 'out of the way', refining their game and maturing, until the log-jam at the pro level clears a bit. Additionally, while Hartford has been better than it has been in past years, i am still not 100% confident in the system down there yet.

 

[True Blue]

I'd prefer Miller stay in school next year. I'd be OK with Lundkvist and Reunanen staying overseas. Let them bake some more.

With ADA, Trouba, Fox, Skjei, Staal, and Lindgren all on the NHL roster (at the moment) and Rykov, Hajek, Keane, Crawley, Day, and Raddysh all in or fighting for AHL spots, i have no problem letting The NextGen (Miller, Tarmo, Nils, Jones, Skinner, Robertson, etc) staying 'out of the way', refining their game and maturing, until the log-jam at the pro level clears a bit. Additionally, while Hartford has been better than it has been in past years, i am still not 100% confident in the system down there yet.

Crawley, Day, and Raddysh are not really competing for NHL positions. Not really. I think that either Rykov or Hajek will play considerable time in NY as I cannot see Staal being brought out night in and night out next year.

 

[bobbop]

Given how the management has stacked the Hartford coaching staff with defensive minded coaches, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the top four next year are all top prospects.

 

[Draft Guru]

I know for a fact the plan, as of this past summer, was Miller returning to school for 1 more year to try and win a championship with a stacked Wisconsin team and then turning pro in 20-21. That's not set in stone, but that was at least the plan. Lots of events this year could change that. But I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see Miller signed this spring whenever Wisconsin's season ends.

As for Lundkvist, you can't really ask for much more than the progress he has shown since being drafted. Having said that, a fellow Swede taken right after him - Rasmus Sandin - looks like one hell of a player in his short stint with the Leafs so far. Hopefully Nils' game translates as quickly and as smooth to the NHL

 

[RGY]

Given how the management has stacked the Hartford coaching staff with defensive minded coaches, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the top four next year are all top prospects.

Would be a great group for Wall to have in front of him as he makes his transition

 

[bobbop]

There was a tweet from an International Reporter or Scout a while ago about how good Lundkvist looks and how he will easily translate into a top 4 role in the NHL. Anyone else see that?

 

[Matt4776]

There was a tweet from an International Reporter or Scout a while ago about how good Lundqvist looks and how he will easily translate into a top 4 role in the NHL. Anyone else see that?

I know he's talented, but unsure about the feasibility of a 37-year-old transitioning to a new position.

 

[RangerBoy]

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

That clip is a bit choppy, so it may make everything look a little faster than it actually was, but that is some hell of a shot. Check out the whip action on his stick. Wowzers.

 

[mrmovies779]

Its hard not to get excited about this kid.

 

[RangerBoy]

That clip is a bit choppy, so it may make everything look a little faster than it actually was, but that is some hell of a shot. Check out the whip action on his stick. Wowzers.

Better video

 

[romba]

Check out the whip action on his stick. Wowzers.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

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That's pretty much every stick flex from a shot taken in a pro league lol.

But that shot was still a rocket top corner.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

That was a ripper.

Nils is down with the kick point technology.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

EPRinkside did a re-ranking of the 2018 draft and Lundkvist was up to 17. Miller was up to 18 and Kravtsov was down to 15.

 

[Thirty One]

EPRinkside did a re-ranking of the 2018 draft and Lundkvist was up to 17. Miller was up to 18 and Kravtsov was down to 15.

Damn, so close to three in a row.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Damn, so close to three in a row.

yeah, stupid Farabee had to break up the NYR party

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

That clip is a bit choppy, so it may make everything look a little faster than it actually was, but that is some hell of a shot. Check out the whip action on his stick. Wowzers.

Here's the video

 

[leetch99]

Well...hopefully he can live up to expectations . Who knows...some club might have the exact opposite probs we have on D and be loaded on the left and need a right handed shot . Straight trade nets us what we both want and a deal gets done . On the bright side...watching Sandin for the Maple Leafs and he looks amazing . It could spur a guy like Nils along...a boost !

 

[Harbour Dog]

EPRinkside did a re-ranking of the 2018 draft and Lundkvist was up to 17. Miller was up to 18 and Kravtsov was down to 15.

So an average of +3.

I'll take it.

 

[mas0764]

So.... can Trouba play the left side?

 

[Harbour Dog]

So.... can Trouba play the left side?

ADA is actually quite good at it!

 

[UnSandvich]

Nils is currently 4th in the SHL in points among defenders, and 2nd in points per game.

Looking at a historical perspective (with the caveat that a lot of the players on the list were younger than him, or scoring leaguewide was different, etc. etc.), he's produced the second highest point scoring season of any U20 Dman in SHL history. He's one point behind Tim Erixon's for first, in 17 less games played. In terms of points per game, he's got the highest of any U20 Dman who played more than 7 games. Additionally, while +/- is an absolute garbage stat, he's got the 4th highest recorded on EliteProspect by a U20 dman.

 

[ThirdEye]

Wasn't his upside compared to Boqvist's a lot prior to the draft year? I think at this point I would take Lundvist

Boqvist has already dipped his toes at the pro level and there's no substitute for that, but I don't envision there being a long transition period for Lundvist

 

[ThirdEye]

Nils is currently 4th in the SHL in points among defenders, and 2nd in points per game.

Looking at a historical perspective (with the caveat that a lot of the players on the list were younger than him, or scoring leaguewide was different, etc. etc.), he's produced the second highest point scoring season of any U20 Dman in SHL history. He's one point behind Tim Erixon's for first, in 17 less games played. In terms of points per game, he's got the highest of any U20 Dman who played more than 7 games. Additionally, while +/- is an absolute garbage stat, he's got the 4th highest recorded on EliteProspect by a U20 dman.

Ah yes, superstar Tim Erixon. Can someone who's watched Lundkvist enough put us at ease and let us know that he won't suffer the same fate?