Prospect Info: Wings Prospect Discussion

[lilidk]

But Skelleftea isnt his home, it's his first season in that organization.

It was a mistake not going to Grand Rapids, but not a massive one.

He signed by Red Wings, so he probably could join GR?.

 

[Frk It]

But Skelleftea isnt his home, it's his first season in that organization.

It was a mistake not going to Grand Rapids, but not a massive one.

Home as in staying in his home country.

 

[izlez]

Home as in staying in his home country.

He's Norwegian

But yes. there is likely familiarity in Sweden and Europe as opposed to Grand Rapids

 

[wingsfannn919191]

Goal and assist for ASP , both pp for Sweden u20 Dover Nilsson was also on the team

Nilsson assist as well I believe

 

[RRhoads]

He's Norwegian

But yes. there is likely familiarity in Sweden and Europe as opposed to Grand Rapids

It is around 2 hours by air there. It is pretty close. It is also easier for his family to visit him.

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

The Red Wings could manage his development better at GR, as they can kinda tell GR what they want for the player and expect them to do it.

Can't really do that with Skellefta.

 

[raymond23]

Looking at the track record of our top prospects that have played in the SHL, that would be my first choice for development almost every time

 

[DoMakc]

Home as in staying in his home country.

There is not much difference between Norway and Sweden (even in terms of language)

 

[Lampedampe]

Emmitt Finnie with a 4 point game tonight.

I'm only stat-watching, but he's having a good start to the season. What's his downside/upside?

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Emmitt Finnie with a 4 point game tonight.

I'm only stat-watching, but he's having a good start to the season. What's his downside/upside?

Upside could be a legit bottom 6 speedy scorer. He's improved so much with his speed/puck skill/shot since the 2023 draft. He's got 24 points in 14 games now - him and 2025 eligible Behm are leading the charge for the Blazers this season. I think it's pretty cool he's got the captaincy as a 7th round pick too

Downside? AHL scorer in some capacity. Can't complain for the improvements he's made for where he was drafted

 

[Lampedampe]

Upside could be a legit bottom 6 speedy scorer. He's improved so much with his speed/puck skill/shot since the 2023 draft. He's got 24 points in 14 games now - him and 2025 eligible Behm are leading the charge for the Blazers this season. I think it's pretty cool he's got the captaincy as a 7th round pick too

Downside? AHL scorer in some capacity. Can't complain for the improvements he's made for where he was drafted

How speedy is he?

Are we perhaps looking at a Darren Helm 2.0?

 

[lilidk]

Emmitt Finnie with a 4 point game tonight.

I'm only stat-watching, but he's having a good start to the season. What's his downside/upside?

I believe he improved towards end of the last season season. To me he is not as good as Danielson, but he's only 19 .

 

[Pavels Dog]

Emmitt Finnie with a 4 point game tonight.

I'm only stat-watching, but he's having a good start to the season. What's his downside/upside?

He was so good at the prospect camps this summer so it's nice to see that carry over. I think it's more than a "good" start tbh. Nearly every guy who is outscoring him in the WHL are the small, pure scoring types. Finnie's got good size and speed so there's a clear path to being a pro player even if he doesn't make it in a scoring role.