Pontus Holmberg

[ANDI P IS CUTE]

Keefe had some pretty supportive words of this guy. Thoughts?

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[CabanaBoy5]

Keefe had some pretty supportive words of this guy. Thoughts?

He had a pretty good camp. He’s one of those guys that teams need, you don’t notice him till he does something that makes you notice him. Not a bad thing. Like Keefe says, he rarely makes mistakes. Skates well and is positionaly sound. He has the makings a very good 3C if he continues to chip in a goal every few games.

 

[ACC1224]

He’s been fine.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Looks like he belongs defensively. To be determined what he can provide at the other end of the ice. So far so good though,

 

[Teeder Keon]

Of course

 

[Buds17]

He's making the most out of a fairly limited opportunity.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Diamond in the ruff
Life is ruff
Lindy tuff

 

[howlman]

Can he be a permanent fixture with this team this year? Going to the game tonight, interested in getting a closer look at him

 

[Sniper99]

the kid has been pretty good so far.

 

[LeafSteel]

So far so good…..

 

[TMLAM34]

His faceoff percentage is a little weak, hopefully that gets better as he gets more experience. But wouldn’t be surprised if he was better on the wing.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I like that both of his goals have been the result of good positioning and an NHL quality shot. His main benefit is his defensive play so he doesn't need to be amazing offensively, but it bodes well that he should be at least passable

 

[IPS]

Quite like him thus far

 

[Mickey Marner]

He’s been okay, looks like he can play at this level. Not a suitable 3C for a playoff run though.

 

[Fogelhund]

His faceoff percentage is a little weak, hopefully that gets better as he gets more experience. But wouldn’t be surprised if he was better on the wing.

He did win 5 of 8 against Pittsburgh, which is his best game so far. If he can keep that up, and continue to grow his game, we might just have our 3C. Limited sample, but he's on a 30 point pace, which isn't terrible.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

He's not giving the coaching staff any reason to sit him and should only improve as he gains experience.
Plus he only scores GWG's. I like that.

 

[Aashir]

If he can be become a kampf-lite player. That’s a huge add for us.

Kampf is probably our best bottom 6 player, and my personal favourite in the bottom 6. Having another version of him would be amazing. 10ish goals 25-35ish points

 

[HockeyVirus]

I think he might be our Kampf replacement.

 

[Stephen]

I think he might be our Kampf replacement.

I think he’s more of a Kerfoot replacement. Pay Kampf more money to stay.

 

[Notsince67]

I think Pontus should play on Judas' line

 

[ponder]

Very good hockey IQ, just makes the right reads with and without the puck, at both ends of the ice, very consistently. Also a stocky build and a wide, stable stance. His agility is “meh”, doesn’t really have high end skill in any one area, but very reliable. And who knows, sometimes these guys have more upside than you’d expect, like Patric Hornqvist.

 

[The Iceman]

Like to see him get some minutes on the PK

 

[leafsfan5]

I think he might be our Kampf replacement.

No one should be replacing Kampf, he is a staple in our bottom 6

 

[SeaOfBlue]

I think he is a better long term fit to replace Engvall or Kerfoot on the wing, and as someone who can spot center rather than be a full time center, but he's been playing well the past few games.

 

[Tak7]

Barely notice him unless he's scoring, which is probably a great thing for a young player.