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Yzerman was interviewed in a swedish newspaper today:
www.aftonbladet.se
Many swedish talents are knocking on the door to the Detroit Red Wings. One of those who are predicted to have a great future is Skellefteås Axel Sandin Pellikka - and he's being praised very highly by Detroit's general manager Steve Yzerman
- It's just a matter of time before he has a positive influence on the team says Yzerman to Sportbladet.
Detroit and the club legend Steve Yzerman have during the fall been able to see Axel Sandin Pellikka go from strength to strength.
Skellefteås 18 year old defender has so far achieved 6 goals during 16 SHL games and become a key player for the team. The plan is for him to eventually become one for Detroit as well.
"We're very happy to see him doing so well. Who knows when he'll be able to play in NHL but it looks like it will be a very good player" - Yzerman
"We got a bit nervous..."
Considering Sandin Pellikka got picked as 17th overall at last summers NHL draft it could very well in the years ahead be looked at as a steal.
"We were very happy to see him still there at 17th overall. We got a bit nervous and thought he wouldn't be there for much longer. It's a bit of a different player than what we got in our organisation. He's an offensive defender who moves the puck well and we don't have that kind of defender. It's just a matter of time before he has a positive influence on the team" - Yzerman
Values Lidström highly
Yzerman have a long and storied past within Detroit and is considered one of the best players to have worn the red and white jersey. The legendary player played in the club between 1983 to 2006 and during that period he won the Stanley Cup 3 times as captain. Since 2019 he's been general manager for the team and slowly but steady the team have made good progress and is currently in the hunt for a playoff spot.
To his aid he got Nicklas Lidström. The swedish legendary defender is vice president in the club and Yzerman is full of praise when he speaks of his former team mate.
"The organisation is not just excited to have him, but also how involved he is. That is in any aspect, no matter if he's in Sweden looking at prospects or if he's there watching SHL or junior hockey. He's been in Detroit a long time, he knows how the organisation works and both players and staff values him highly. He's perspective on things have been very valuable" - Yzerman
Detroit is for many associated with swedish players. Outside of Lidström the team was successful when players like Niklas Kronwall, Henrik Zetterberg and Tomas Holmström made up the core. Right now it's only Lucas Raymond who's on the team when the team is in Stockholm för the NHL Globe Series. But many swedish players are knocking on the door ready to take a roster spot.
"We have many young guys who are ready to play in the NHL. This year they're getting a bigger roll in Grand Rapids to develop and play more special teams and have a bigger roll. They are very young and we're expecting them to force their way into the team within one or two years." - Yzerman
Praises the former Färjestad-defender
He mentions Simon Edvinsson, Jonatan Berggren and Elmer Söderblom as examples. But he also mentions the former Färjestad-defender Albert Johansson.
"He's started very good this year. Currently he's injured but he's close to make a return to the team. He can become a very good NHL player, he just needs to stay healthy and play" - Yzerman
Johansson joined the Detroit organisation ahead of the last season and is currently on his last year of his contract.
"Based on his play we want him to play in the NHL at some point to see where he fits in for next year. Overall it's all good young men who have a good chance to become NHL players."
Yzerman hyllar svenske talangen: ”Vi blev lite nervösa”
Flera svenska talanger knackar på dörren till Detroit Red Wings. En som spås en stor framtid är Skellefteås Axel Sandin Pellikka – och han hyllas stort av Detro
Many swedish talents are knocking on the door to the Detroit Red Wings. One of those who are predicted to have a great future is Skellefteås Axel Sandin Pellikka - and he's being praised very highly by Detroit's general manager Steve Yzerman
- It's just a matter of time before he has a positive influence on the team says Yzerman to Sportbladet.
Detroit and the club legend Steve Yzerman have during the fall been able to see Axel Sandin Pellikka go from strength to strength.
Skellefteås 18 year old defender has so far achieved 6 goals during 16 SHL games and become a key player for the team. The plan is for him to eventually become one for Detroit as well.
"We're very happy to see him doing so well. Who knows when he'll be able to play in NHL but it looks like it will be a very good player" - Yzerman
"We got a bit nervous..."
Considering Sandin Pellikka got picked as 17th overall at last summers NHL draft it could very well in the years ahead be looked at as a steal.
"We were very happy to see him still there at 17th overall. We got a bit nervous and thought he wouldn't be there for much longer. It's a bit of a different player than what we got in our organisation. He's an offensive defender who moves the puck well and we don't have that kind of defender. It's just a matter of time before he has a positive influence on the team" - Yzerman
Values Lidström highly
Yzerman have a long and storied past within Detroit and is considered one of the best players to have worn the red and white jersey. The legendary player played in the club between 1983 to 2006 and during that period he won the Stanley Cup 3 times as captain. Since 2019 he's been general manager for the team and slowly but steady the team have made good progress and is currently in the hunt for a playoff spot.
To his aid he got Nicklas Lidström. The swedish legendary defender is vice president in the club and Yzerman is full of praise when he speaks of his former team mate.
"The organisation is not just excited to have him, but also how involved he is. That is in any aspect, no matter if he's in Sweden looking at prospects or if he's there watching SHL or junior hockey. He's been in Detroit a long time, he knows how the organisation works and both players and staff values him highly. He's perspective on things have been very valuable" - Yzerman
Detroit is for many associated with swedish players. Outside of Lidström the team was successful when players like Niklas Kronwall, Henrik Zetterberg and Tomas Holmström made up the core. Right now it's only Lucas Raymond who's on the team when the team is in Stockholm för the NHL Globe Series. But many swedish players are knocking on the door ready to take a roster spot.
"We have many young guys who are ready to play in the NHL. This year they're getting a bigger roll in Grand Rapids to develop and play more special teams and have a bigger roll. They are very young and we're expecting them to force their way into the team within one or two years." - Yzerman
Praises the former Färjestad-defender
He mentions Simon Edvinsson, Jonatan Berggren and Elmer Söderblom as examples. But he also mentions the former Färjestad-defender Albert Johansson.
"He's started very good this year. Currently he's injured but he's close to make a return to the team. He can become a very good NHL player, he just needs to stay healthy and play" - Yzerman
Johansson joined the Detroit organisation ahead of the last season and is currently on his last year of his contract.
"Based on his play we want him to play in the NHL at some point to see where he fits in for next year. Overall it's all good young men who have a good chance to become NHL players."
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