Recalled/Assigned: Soderblom recalled by the Wings

[SCD]

The biggest knock on Soderblom was lack of consistency from night to night. For such a big man, he has to stay visible every night.

 

[OldnotDeadWings]

I too had written off Elmer as a prospect, not including him in my top 20 for the first poll. To me, it looked like he just couldn't figure things out, what he needed to do and where, always a second slow in his decision-making even at AHL pace last season. The skating is better but he is still lumbering around a lot of the time. The big change is that he has a better understanding of what he needs to do, is physically engaged and a force along the boards. He's always had good hands, which is the biggest difference between him and Rasmussen and most of the other grinders on the team. Tarasenko has been so bad most of the season that I'd give Elmer a look on the third line in the not too distant future and on PP2. It's great that he is giving himself a decent chance to have an NHL career because he is dangerous around the net and hard to handle anywhere.

 

[newfy]

I liked him a lot as a prospect but it just hasn’t come together for him. He's kind of fallen into Emmerton territory… not good enough for the top 6, and not industrious enough for the bottom 6.

The really annoying thing about Veleno is that you see it sometimes. He throws the body around one game, has a good fight against Perry etc etc.... while being able to skate and kill a penalty. Hes really versatile. If he molded himself into a harder to play against layer (that he shows flashes of), he could play in the league for a long time.

Instead hes starting to look like hes just another body

 

[Frk It]

The really annoying thing about Veleno is that you see it sometimes. He throws the body around one game, has a good fight against Perry etc etc.... while being able to skate and kill a penalty. Hes really versatile. If he molded himself into a harder to play against layer (that he shows flashes of), he could play in the league for a long time.

Instead hes starting to look like hes just another body

Yeah he actually is a really good athlete, it seems. You would think he would have the versatility to play in the bottom 6. I think it might be hard for him to embrace that role, maybe. I also think his IQ is maybe not the best.

 

[13to40]

Love the big man line the team has going. They were cycling the puck very well. Wouldn’t mind Soderblom being up on that line for the rest of the year.

Do I think he has top 6 potential? Absolutely yes. But I’ve also thought Rasmussen has looked great playing beside him and often #27 goes unnoticed for such a big man.

Our 4th line finally have a purpose with Soderblom there. I don’t think Veleno is a 4C/W. 2nd W or 3C/W is what he needs. He’s a player lacking confidence right now.

Would love to see some PP time for Soderblom. What a net presence he can be. He also has silky smooth mitts and is skilled enough to play with our top players.


Nonetheless, another young-ish player bringing some much needed extra excitement to the team. I’m sure he’ll score a highlight reel goal sooner or later regardless what line he plays on.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Yeah he actually is a really good athlete, it seems. You would think he would have the versatility to play in the bottom 6. I think it might be hard for him to embrace that role, maybe. I also think his IQ is maybe not the best.

Bingo. At his worst he looks absolutely paralyzed at times. His better hockey is useful. I just wish we saw more of it.