Recalled/Assigned: Soderblom recalled by the Wings

[Oddbob]

I think he could possibly be what we hoped Ras would be.

 

[newfy]

I thought he looked really solid. His long reach breaks up a lot of plays. Hes like a be a pro player out there, he almost looks like a cartoon at his size

 

[lilidk]

How long till we see him on the first line

 

[Gniwder]

Was he ever bad for us? I always thought he looked good every game he was called up for. I'm excited I hope he stays, I love watching him play.

He only played the first season he was in NA, 21 games. He was bad in the defensive zone, he'd hot potato the puck to the closest player and put his linemates in a bad position where they'd either have to chip it out or get full Nielsened. Thought he looked OK in the offensive zone though.

With his new found physicality, I hope that wasn't an issue. I did not catch the game last night. I moved back to MI, new job, looking for housing, no time.

 

[LongTimeDRWF]

He only played the first season he was in NA, 21 games. He was bad in the defensive zone, he'd hot potato the puck to the closest player and put his linemates in a bad position where they'd either have to chip it out or get full Nielsened. Thought he looked OK in the offensive zone though.

With his new found physicality, I hope that wasn't an issue. I did not catch the game last night. I moved back to MI, new job, looking for housing, no time.

Considering he had next to no practice time, he looked pretty decent in his own end, when he wasn't quite sure who he should have, was guarding the slot.

On a few occasions, he was the first forward back on the back check, even though he was on the forecheck, sort of like Howe (end comparison there), he needs a few strides to get up to speed, but man, he covers a lot of ice quickly once he's rolling.

We'll see how he makes out after some practice time with the wings, but defensively and compete wise compared to a couple of years ago, I liked what I saw.

He didn't bury anyone, but had a few good check finishes, which for the wings, was quite refreshing.

What I liked the most, he didn't look out of place, once he fully acclimatizes to the NHL speed, (might be quicker than I think) he'll do OK.

Good luck on the new living quarters search