Now with Letang back it will probably keep winning.
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using his big frame to create space and his skating ability to find open lanes to drive the net. He stands 6-3 and is a natural goal scorer with plenty of confidence.
He's a scout's dream in the way he prepares himself and plays an unselfish game, making smart decisions with the puck. With his bloodlines, he certainly understands what it will take to make it at the next level.
They'll eventually lose Alfie, but wasn't one of their prospects just named MVP of the SEL? And that isn't even Zibenajad.
Yes that is true, Jakob Silfverberg.
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Senators prospect named Swedish league's MVP
Sens prospect Jakob Silfverberg is the 2011-12 winner of the Golden Helmet Award, presented annually to the top player in the Swedish Elitserien. A vote among league players determines the winner.
Jakob Silfverberg is Swedish hockey's newest golden boy.
The Ottawa Senators forward prospect has been named the most valuable player in Sweden's Elitserien (Elite League) for the 2011-12 season. A vote among league players determines the winner of the Guldhjalmen, or Golden Helmet Award, which is considered one of the game's most prestigious honours in the Scandinavian country.
Silfverberg, a second-round pick (39th overall) by the Senators in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, finished the season with 24 goals and 54 points in 49 games, ranking second in the Elitserien scoring race behind Robert Rosen of AIK (21-39-60).
Strengths: The Senators have top-end talent at every forward position, headlined by wingers Matt Puempel and Stefan Noesen, and center Mika Zibanejad. The organization possesses one of the best one-two punches on defense in physical stalwart Jared Cowen and puck-mover David Rundlad. There are also a deep group of players who can fill a variety of roles and provide depth at the NHL level including Stephane Da Costa, Jim O'Brien, and Bobby Butler. Weaknesses: Robin Lenher is a quality goaltending prospect but there is no one behind him. Many of their mid-tier prospects such as Butler and Colin Greening are set to graduate this season and leave a hole in the prospect pool. Top 5 Prospects: 1. David Rundblad, D, 2. Jared Cowen, D, 3. Mika Zibanejad, C, 4. Robin Lehner, G, 5. Jakob Silfverberg, C.
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I don't think the SEL MVP is a big deal.. Mats Zuccarello won that and he's playing in the AHL because the only thing he's good at in the NHL is face offs.
Sens definitely deserve this though, they were ranked 13-15th on basically every standing of every critic and they are now first in the division over Stanley Cup champs (they have two games in hand but at the rate Boston is playing, they're pretty much useless unless they wake up).
I don't think the SEL MVP is a big deal.. Mats Zuccarello won that and he's playing in the AHL because the only thing he's good at in the NHL is face offs.
Sens definitely deserve this though, they were ranked 13-15th on basically every standing of every critic and they are now first in the division over Stanley Cup champs (they have two games in hand but at the rate Boston is playing, they're pretty much useless unless they wake up).
Kind of hard to be better in Sweden than considered league MVP.
I don't think I'd be disappointed if some Leafs' prospect was considered the best in some league somewhere in the world. We are happy when they get honourable mention in half of a junior league in Canada.
I don't think the SEL MVP is a big deal.. Mats Zuccarello won that and he's playing in the AHL because the only thing he's good at in the NHL is face offs.
Sens definitely deserve this though, they were ranked 13-15th on basically every standing of every critic and they are now first in the division over Stanley Cup champs (they have two games in hand but at the rate Boston is playing, they're pretty much useless unless they wake up).
...but let's be honest, not many people thought that highly of Zuccarello... just like when Justin Azevedo was tearing the OHL apart.
Jakob is an excellent two-way forward, and projected to be a second line player in the NHL. His wrist/snap shot is just ridiculous. (I'll leave now.. )
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