Can any Finns tell me about this Lundell kid? I’ve heard some buzz around him but never seen him play. What are his strengths/weaknesses? I apologize if it’s been discussed but don’t feel like sifting through the thread.
Thanks!
Anton Lundell is 2001 born Center and he plays in HIFK's liiga team.
Lundell is late birthday and he'll be one of top center prospects available in 2020 draft.
Lundell isn't Lafreniere's challenger of 1st overall pick but he projects at least TOP5- TOP10 pick.
Anton was one underage player in Finland's U18 WJC gold medal winning team earlier this year in Russia.
He also is 2nd generation hockey player his father Jan Lundell was SM liiga goalie and played in HIFK.
As player Anton is playmaking center but he can score goals too.
Lundell's best asset is his hockey IQ which is really good he's also really calm under pressure.
Lundell also has excellent work ethic and he comes to help the defense
Lundell has a very good frame and while he obviously needs to gain more muscle.
His skill level also helps him greatly in tight spaces.
He is not the kind of player who constantly makes flashy moves, but his excellent hands helps him protect the puck and he is able to give excellent passes.
Lundell also likes to utilize his shot a lot.
There’s no major flaws in Lundell’s game and he is a very responsible player that the coach can rely on in every situation.
Lundell is an extremely smart player who plays an active game away from the puck and rarely gets caught out of his position.
He’s also a solid, quick skater who plays at a high pace.
This, along with his compete level and skill set, makes him a factor in every game situation.
His overall skill set is already really strong, but he still has a lot of room for development. The upside is high with this prospect
