RD Victor Soderstrom (2019, 11th, ARZ)

[Star Ocean]

Read the post from rt above, sounds more like he had a minor injury and Arizona asked that he not be added to the team until they knew he’d be healthy.

Anyways, he’s been great. I’d say early favourites for “top dman of the tournament” are him and Romanov.

No it was confirmed that adam boqvist was ahead of Söderström by the swe coach..

 

[onehowlyboy]

I love him.

 

[hbk]

I think Az fans now understand why Az had Soderstrom ranked as the 3rd best player in the draft.

 

[ponder]

No it was confirmed that adam boqvist was ahead of Söderström by the swe coach..

Ah really? Well, leaving him off the team definitely would have been a mistake, he’s been excellent!

 

[Star Ocean]

Ah really? Well, leaving him off the team definitely would have been a mistake, he’s been excellent!

Yes it was a mistake.

 

[Zaddy]

His calm in all situations is almost otherworldly, just never seems to be rattled by anything.

I called him the smartest defenseman and potentially the smartest player in the entire draft at one point last year, now people are starting to see why

 

[vippe]

Read the post from rt above, sounds more like he had a minor injury and Arizona asked that he not be added to the team until they knew he’d be healthy.

Anyways, he’s been great. I’d say early favourites for “top dman of the tournament” are him and Romanov.

I'd Say Seider would definately be in the running for best D. Though not reaching the quarterfinals definately hurt whatever chances he had.

 

[AB13]

This guy is genuinely playing like one of the very elite prospects in hockey right now. He is probably going to break the U19 SHL defenceman points record which is just incredible considering all of the great defencemen Sweden have produced, and considering Söderström is not really known as an offensive defenceman primarily.

He will make the NHL next year, which sucks since I want him at the WJC. Scored a goal once again today, and a nasty shoutout winner. Victor Söderström had 27:22 of ice time, as an 18 year old, in the SHL, I don’t think people understand how insane that is!

 

[bert]

This guy is genuinely playing like one of the very elite prospects in hockey right now. He is probably going to break the U19 SHL points record which is just incredible considering all of the great defencemen Sweden have produced, and considering Söderström is not really known as an offensive defenceman primarily.

He will make the NHL next year, which sucks since I want him at the WJC. Scored a goal once again today, and a nasty shoutout winner. Victor Söderström had 27:22 of ice time, as an 18 year old, in the SHL, I don’t think people understand how insane that is!

That is damn impressive, sounds like you have had alot of opportunities to watch him. What type of defensman does he project to be at the NHL level? Any comparable players? When I saw him at the WJC he was very solid, no mistakes great positioning, very cerebral.

 

[AB13]

That is damn impressive, sounds like you have had alot of opportunities to watch him. What type of defensman does he project to be at the NHL level? Any comparable players? When I saw him at the WJC he was very solid, no mistakes great positioning, very cerebral.

I think he has all the tools to be a top 2 defenceman, maybe a #1D. He has a very high defensive IQ, makes smart reads, is a puck moving defenceman, with good offensive skill and creativity. He is a bit undersized and probably needs to add some explosiveness, strength and speed before being effective in the NHL though. I would compare him to someone like Spurgeon maybe.

 

[theslatcher]

 

[NuxFan09]

So, will he be on Arizona's blueline next season?

 

[rt]

So, will he be on Arizona's blueline next season?

Yes

 

[57special]

A bigger Spurgeon would be awesome. Have always liked this prospect. High IQ.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Definitely Jealous as a Canuck fan. Pod is looking like a great pick but we could really use some high end defenders in the pipeline

 

[rt]

Definitely Jealous as a Canuck fan. Pod is looking like a great pick but we could really use some high end defenders in the pipeline

Hughes is pretty good.

 

[TheKingSlayer]

Hughes is pretty good.

He's also no longer in the pipeline.

 

[NuxFan09]

Looks like Brynas isn't going to make the SHL playoffs so we could see Soderstrom re-join the Coyotes pretty soon here.

Do Coyotes fans know what the plan is there?

 

[hbk]

Looks like Brynas isn't going to make the SHL playoffs so we could see Soderstrom re-join the Coyotes pretty soon here.

Do Coyotes fans know what the plan is there?

I think he’ll play. Already signed.

 

[theslatcher]

Looks like Brynas isn't going to make the SHL playoffs so we could see Soderstrom re-join the Coyotes pretty soon here.

Do Coyotes fans know what the plan is there?

Now officially out of the playoffs, and safe from relegation, so only thing left to play for is if Brynäs will finish 11th or 12th in the RS. Which is whatever.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

This kid is good! Going to destroy WJC next year!

 

[rt]

This kid is good! Going to destroy WJC next year!

He won’t be in the WJC next year. He will be too busy being a top four NHL defenseman.

 

[XX]

Looks like Brynas isn't going to make the SHL playoffs so we could see Soderstrom re-join the Coyotes pretty soon here.

Do Coyotes fans know what the plan is there?

90% chance he goes to Tucson. Coyotes don't have a coaching staff interested in integrating a rookie in the middle of a playoff push.

 

[TheWhiskeyThief]

90% chance he goes to Tucson. Coyotes don't have a coaching staff interested in integrating a rookie in the middle of a playoff push.

Soderstrom is an upgrade on Lyibushkin

 

[PatrikBerglund]

Arozona-@ D will be rrally good in 2 years.

Especially if OEL can comeback from his injuries, and play the way he is capable of.