To those numbers you better add.... more than just the AHL regular season. It doesn't tell you that much about Bjork's season to cut out the NHL part and the AHL playoffs.
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To those numbers you better add.... more than just the AHL regular season. It doesn't tell you that much about Bjork's season to cut out the NHL part and the AHL playoffs.
I know what Bjork did in the NHL.
But I think the AHL season numbers easily shows, even with Bjorkstrands very slow start, that it was as much the others that build there numbers on his ability.
NHL
Bjork 12 4 4 8 6
Petan 26 2 4 6 2
But I am not sure how much these NHL numbers show. Bjork does his work on a scoring line and Petan actually did OK, in the end, on bottom line.
That is very difficult to compare, since their task on the teams was very different.
If you go back to the AHL play off, then compare them, with a full healthy Bjork, then he really run away from Petan. in my opinion he should had been a first rounder.
So the CBJ is very lucky to get him in 3Th and the rest of the scout team was just to foolish
to be NHL scouts. Shame on them.Where the scouts report failed on Bjorkstrand is on his defensive game in junior, which both his Winterharks coats time and again has said, is how much he does defensive.
These coats can not understand the scouts report on Bjorkstrand defensive game and neither can I.
How often he is the first forward back and steal the puck back. They was all so busy looking at his goal and offense, that they all over saw that fact, which is one of the reason of the high +/- on his lines.
Bjorkstand is a very gifted around player, with a very high hockey IQ and not a one dimension player as many expert scouts report said.
I can show a list of first over all, that did much worse then Bjorkstrand in their defensive game in their draft year.
hype, hype, hype and more hype
No CBJ was lucky and just a very little smarter in scouting and drafting than the other teams, when it came to Bjork. In fact they, in away, got 4 first rounder that year. A real steal in the draft as CBJ already said after drafting him (He can easily end up being the biggest steal of the draft). I think that CBJ were thinking about drafting him in one of their first rounder picks and that they where quite surprised that he was still there
, when they got their 4'Th chance.I am sure that there are sitting 31 manager
around the NHL, that now wish that they had taken him, at lest, in their second round.Some are probably pulling their hair out...
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One of the main concerns with Bjorkstrand is how his game would translate to the professional leagues against men. Many wondered if, given his light frame, he could withstand going to the "dirty areas" or if he would be forced to play on the outside.I know what Bjork did in the NHL.
But I think the AHL season numbers easily shows, even with Bjorkstrands very slow start, that it was as much the others that build there numbers on his ability.
NHL
Bjork 12 4 4 8 6
Petan 26 2 4 6 2
But I am not sure how much these NHL numbers show. Bjork does his work on a scoring line and Petan actually did OK, in the end, on bottom line.
That is very difficult to compare, since their task on the teams was very different.
If you go back to the AHL play off, then compare them, with a full healthy Bjork, then he really run away from Petan. in my opinion he should had been a first rounder.
So the CBJ is very lucky to get him in 3Th and the rest of the scout team was just to foolish
Where the scouts report failed on Bjorkstrand is on his defensive game in junior, which both his Winterharks coats time and again has said, is how much he does defensive.
These coats can not understand the scouts report on Bjorkstrand defensive game and neither can I.
How often he is the first forward back and steal the puck back. They was all so busy looking at his goal and offense, that they all over saw that fact, which is one of the reason of the high +/- on his lines.
Bjorkstand is a very gifted around player, with a very high hockey IQ and not a one dimension player as many expert scouts report said.
I can show a list of first over all, that did much worse then Bjorkstrand in their defensive game in their draft year.
hype, hype, hype and more hype
No CBJ was lucky and just a very little smarter in scouting and drafting than the other teams, when it came to Bjork. In fact they, in away, got 4 first rounder that year. A real steal in the draft as CBJ already said after drafting him (He can easily end up being the biggest steal of the draft). I think that CBJ were thinking about drafting him in one of their first rounder picks and that they where quite surprised that he was still there
I am sure that there are sitting 31 manager
Some are probably pulling their hair out...
In the NHL, Bjorkstrand has scored repeatedly on rebounds about 10 feet in front of the goal. He's done it with defenders on both sides. He also scored in the AHL that way. The game winning goal to win the Calder Cup was on a rebound out in front.
Bjorkstrand has the skill and skating to score like a top player in the NHL. He can score with a wrister from the faceoff circle. He can one-time from a pretty small angle and score as well. Finally, he's shown that he's able to play in close. He doesn't get muscled off the puck as easily as I thought he would.
From reports from his coaches, it sounds like Bjorkstrand is very professional off the ice. It sounds like he takes training seriously and is highly competitive.
Really, the only thing I think which could stop him from being an impact winger in the NHL is health. If he is able to remain healthy, I think he scores 20 goals regularly. Maybe even 30. If everything goes perfectly, he could be the best Danish player to play in the National Hockey League.
AstrophysicalJet
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Thats exactly how I see it.
could very well see him end up better than Ehlers.
Kid is soooo underrated its criminal.
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AstrophysicalJet
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Not at all.
However I definitely think it is a possibility.
But I dont think anyone will hold it against him if Ehlers indeed turns out the better player.
I am reeealy high on Bjorkstrand, imo he is the biggest steal of the 2013 draft so far, how he fell to the 3rd round is beyond me, baaad scouting. He was projected by a few lists to be a late 1st to late second rounder.
But late 3rd? almost criminal he fell that far...
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He could be. But they're not that similar so they could both be really good at different things. Bjorkstrand seems to be a better two way guy and has a better shot. Ehlers can fly and is a better playmaker.
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His coaches in Portland and Lake Erie both say one thing that separates Bjorkstrand is that along with his skill, he works harder than anyone on the team.
In addition, he has the ability you can't teach, and that's to always be where the puck is. Watch his game winners from the playoffs this year. No end to end rushes beating 4 defenders. The puck just ends up where Bjorkstrand is, and he is a killer finisher.
In addition, he has the ability you can't teach, and that's to always be where the puck is. Watch his game winners from the playoffs this year. No end to end rushes beating 4 defenders. The puck just ends up where Bjorkstrand is, and he is a killer finisher.
AstrophysicalJet
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Plus, the kid shoots like he has an inner laser target system.
I remember one game in Portland, he scored an amazing backhander from a seemingly impossible angle.
Here it is.
His goals from the slot remind me of Kucherov and Pavelski. All he needs is the puck in his general vicinity for a split second - and coverage be damned, he will find a way to bury it.
You can't tell what happened on this goal until you see the ultra slo-mo at the 40 second mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFQC5Md4nI4
Bjorkstrand has done nothing but excel since being drafted. Allllllllll of his coaches rave about his desire to win and good tenacity, it's not just his physical skill set, but it's his mental ability combined with his physical abilities that make this "kid" so good.
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AstrophysicalJet
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Indeed, kid is a pure scorer
Id like to know why, instead of you just stating he is vastly overrated...
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What happened to him? Only 5 point in 12 Ahl games. Is he mad because he got send down or something like that?
Skinnyjimmy08
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I was surprised too when i looked the other day and saw his lack of points. Would love to hear from a fan that has watched him in cleveland
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Super disappointing. I don't think he looked any worse than Wennberg during pre-season, but he was invisible the first games in Columbus. Haven't seen him in Cleveland though, but not exactly the response I would have liked to see.
He started meh last year too before he did great in his call up and to end the year in cleveland. I'm sure Sedlak being up doesn't help him and he will find his touch again. He is still young I know he will be able to score 20 a year when given the chance but we have cam and foligno on the RW right now doing well and he needs more then 3rd line minutes.
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Torts said in a press conference this past weekend that he thought he was going to make the team and be big for them this year but he didn't show what they wanted him to so it's likely it will take until next year to stick but Torts words were we expect him to be a huge part of this team for the future. I doubt they even consider it unless a huge over pay. Torts blamed it on the summer with him being in the AHL finals and then doing international play instead of being with the jackets to do Torts insane camp. Look at what 1 year of the camp has.done to the jackets... bottom 4 to one of the top. Bjorkstrand can be a big piece in the future here.
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